MIT launches master’s in data, economics, and development policy, led by Nobel laureates
The first cohort of 22 students from 14 countries share a common ambition: harnessing data to help others.
Accelerating the pace of engineering
The 2019-20 School of Engineering MathWorks Fellows are using MATLAB and Simulink to advance discovery and innovation across disciplines.
Testing the waters
MIT sophomore Rachel Shen looks for microscopic solutions to big environmental challenges.
MIT Sloan launches MITx MicroMasters Program in Finance
Taught by faculty in the MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT’s fifth MicroMasters program offers learners an opportunity to enhance their financial skill set.
MIT education leaders honored with QS Reimagine Education Awards
Awards honor innovations that enhance learning and employability.
Using online, game-based simulations to train photonic technicians and engineers
MIT wins $5 million grant to develop a virtual lab that will prepare students for jobs in industry and government.
Schools of Science and Engineering join hands to transform learning
In 8.02 (Electricity and Magnetism), students explore the practical application of electromagnetic concepts.
Enhanced nuclear energy online class aims to inform and inspire
Revamped version of MITx MOOC includes new modules on nuclear security, nuclear proliferation, and quantum engineering.
MIT economists Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee win Nobel Prize
Professors share prize with Michael Kremer of Harvard University, are cited for breakthrough antipoverty work.
Learning from MIT, learning from the field
Robert Rains MS ’19 earned his master’s without putting his important work — improving safety and quality of life for struggling communities in Africa — on hold.
Chris Caplice appointed MIT senior research scientist
Executive director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics is recognized for his commitment to research and education in supply chain management.
Making high-quality education accessible to all
Researchers and educators gather at MIT to discuss how to meet the educational needs of a new learning society.
Seven MIT educators honored for digital learning innovation
Educators recognized for improving classroom instruction and student engagement through innovative uses of digital technology.
Stackable online Master of Science in supply chain management announced
EdX, Arizona State University, and MIT collaboration creates world’s first stacked master’s degree on edX from two top-ranked universities in the field.
A road paved with open learning
Through open education courses and programs, graduate student Samip Jain began learning with MIT long before he arrived on campus.