Putting research in the spotlight
Senior research officers from MIT and universities across the U.S. met with the press to discuss the future of the research enterprise.
CSAIL report: Giving government special access to data poses major security risks
Whether “backdoor” or “front-door,” government access imperils your data, report authors say.
Measuring climate change action
MIT analysis informs a new EPA report on the effects of curbing climate change.
Study: Juvenile incarceration yields less schooling, more crime
Teen offenders who serve time finish school less often, become repeat offenders more often.
MIT students interview Megan Smith, U.S. CTO and 2015 Commencement speaker
Smith chronicles her time at MIT, role at the White House, and view of how technology is changing the world.
Q&A: Deval Patrick on innovation and growth
Former Massachusetts governor discusses MIT, policymaking, and public investment in technology.
Mario Molina: Don’t gamble with our climate future
In Compton Lecture, Nobel laureate debunks three climate change myths, suggests reframing risks.
Dava Newman confirmed as NASA deputy administrator
MIT aerospace and systems engineer will assume agency’s No. 2 post upon President Obama's signing.
New MIT report details benefits of investment in basic research
Authors highlight 15 research opportunities that could help boost the U.S. economy, benefit society.
Discovery science is reinventing the world
How discovery science is reinventing the worldMIT innovators take a close look at how basic science research leads to applications, new companies, jobs, and economic growth.
MIT launches three new cybersecurity initiatives
Complementary programs will address cybersecurity from the perspectives of technology, public policy, and organizational management.