A new focus on understanding the human element
The MIT Human Insight Collaborative will elevate the human-centered disciplines and unite the Institute’s top scholars to help solve the world’s biggest challenges.
Bridging Talents and Opportunities Forum connects high school and college students with STEAM leaders and resources
Event at MIT featured an array of national and international speakers including a Nobel laureate, leaders in industry, and in entertainment.
How examining conflict can be “intellectually serious” and “incredibly fun”
Through the Civil Discourse Project at MIT, scholarly debate serves as a model for productive discussions among MIT Concourse students.
2024 Math Prize for Girls at MIT sees six-way tie
Contest hosted by the Department of Mathematics attracts 274 participants and celebrates 16th anniversary.
US Department of Education honors three Lemelson-MIT student affiliates
Former Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam and Inventing Smart Solutions students spoke on a panel with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona organized by the White House Initiative for Hispanics.
Brains, fashion, alien life, and more: Highlights from the Cambridge Science Festival
Organized by the MIT Museum, the 2024 celebration of science, technology, and culture was the largest in its history, with over 50,000 visitors at 300 events.
Misinformation is all around. How can we combat it?
In a lecture at MIT, Professor Adam Berinsky surveyed one of the thorniest ongoing problems in modern politics.
How is the world watching the 2024 US election?
At a recent Starr Forum, scholars gathered to discuss the global perception of the upcoming presidential election and the influence of American politics.
Mixing joy and resolve, event celebrates women in science and addresses persistent inequalities
The Kuggie Vallee Distinguished Lectures and Workshops presented inspiring examples of success, even as the event evoked frank discussions of the barriers that still hinder many women in science.
Celebrating the people behind Kendall Square’s innovation ecosystem
The 16th Annual Meeting of the Kendall Square Association honored community members for their work bringing impactful innovations to bear on humanity’s biggest challenges.
Liftoff: The Climate Project at MIT takes flight
The major effort to accelerate practical climate change solutions launches as its mission directors meet the Institute community.
Celebrating student entrepreneurship at delta v’s 2024 Demo Day
The night of festivities featured students showcasing their startups’ progress, along with a lively reception.
First AI + Education Summit is an international push for “AI fluency”
The three-day, hands-on conference hosted by the MIT RAISE Initiative welcomed youths and adults from nearly 30 countries.
President Kornbluth welcomes the Class of 2028
“Empathy and respect are central values here,” Kornbluth tells MIT’s newest students and their families at the President’s Convocation.
Building bidirectional bridges
MIT’s Office of Graduate Education hosts Summit on Creating Inclusive Pathways to the PhD