Subra Suresh to head National Science Foundation
MIT’s dean of engineering has been confirmed by the United States Senate to direct the largest supporter of non-medical basic-science research in the country.
White House engages with MIT Chaplain on wars
Dr. Robert Randolph invited to Washington to discuss Afghanistan and Iraq
Obama intends to nominate Suresh as next NSF director
The MIT engineering dean would lead the independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research.
NASA chief defends Obama’s space plan
In MIT visit, Charles Bolden touts proposed expansion in R&D funding
The pull of artificial gravity
MIT researchers say a centrifuge on the International Space Station — hinted at in Obama’s NASA proposal — would be a boon for physiological research
Featured Video: President Obama at MIT
In October 2009, the president toured MIT research labs and delivered a major address about energy.
Q&A with Simon Johnson
MIT’s outspoken bank critic on the state of the financial industry, the need for reform, and the performance of the White House
John Holdren keynote at AeroAstro Giant Leaps
The next 'Giant Leaps' in energy, environment and air transportation
A Teachable Moment: Reflections on the President's Visit to MIT
A letter from Professor Thomas Kochan, chair of the Faculty, reflecting on President Obama's visit to campus last Friday.
Energy researchers find Obama an eager student
In the President's visit to MIT labs he showed keen interest, quick understanding and warm appreciation, say his hosts
A note on parking and pedestrian traffic on Friday
President Obama's visit will temporarily limit access