MIT Media Lab to participate in $27 million initiative on AI ethics and governance
Fund establishes a global initiative to advance artificial intelligence research for the public good.
Newest MindHandHeart Innovation Fund projects build community and resilience
Grants totaling $21,450 were awarded to seven proposals in MindHandHeart’s fourth funding cycle.
President Reif calls for renewed national commitment to support basic science
“Invisible infrastructure” of nation’s scientific enterprise is eroding, MIT president warns in Wall Street Journal op-ed.
Nuclear engineering student advocates for change on campus and Capitol Hill
Senior Rasheed Auguste is fueled by passions for science, policy, and creating a more inclusive MIT.
Bold research visions recognized and rewarded
Four proposals from six MIT faculty members to receive Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants.
School of Architecture and Planning receives $1.5 million grant from Mellon Foundation
Grant continues support for the Global Architectural History Teaching Collaborative.
MIT Skoltech Seed Fund issues call for proposals
Funding available to MIT faculty and researchers for projects that could benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.
Xylem becomes first J-WAFS Research Affiliate
Global water technology company signs agreement with J-WAFS for directed research and support of student activities and other water-related initiatives.
MIT Sandbox doubles down on student innovation
Program adds global sponsors, welcomes more than 100 new teams.
State and local governments invited to apply for funding, support on pressing policy challenges
Selected governments will partner with MIT's J-PAL North America to test which programs work, which work best, and why.
3Q: William Bonvillian on connecting Cambridge and Capitol Hill
Through its Washington Office, MIT continues its long history of engagement on national science and technology policy.
Why have solar energy costs fallen?
MIT team awarded U.S. Department of Energy grant to investigate cost reductions in solar energy systems.
High school teams awarded 2016-17 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide set sights on inventing solutions to real-world problems.
MIT Campaign for a Better World ends FY16 with $2.9 billion
The Institute had a strong finish to fiscal year 2016, closing with $529 million in new gifts and pledges.