Special events and guest speakers

AJAS attendees Jessica Frank (left) and Sriharshita Musunuri (right) chat with MIT Professor Phillip Sharp, former AAAS president and Nobel laureate.

Top high school researchers from across the nation meet at MIT

Talented high school researchers attending the annual AAAS/AJAS conference in Boston meet with MIT faculty.

March 8, 2017

At the Friday evening “Energy Showcase,” participants tried out a virtual reality demonstration put on by Shell, one of the conference sponsors.

Making energy storage so simple it’s “boring”

Inexpensive, reliable, and forgettable storage systems could enable boom in renewables, say speakers at MIT Energy Conference.

March 7, 2017

Planned in secret over a year and a half to mark David Pesetsky's 60th birthday, a surprise celebration featured panel discussions on two linguistics topics of keen interest to Pesetsky — case and wh-questions — and was rounded out with poster sessions and a celebratory dinner.

David Pesetsky honored by MIT Linguistics colleagues and alumni

Surprise gathering and "Festschrift" salute Pesetsky's research, influence, and teaching in linguistics.

March 6, 2017

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference — SSAC for short — drew over 3,500 attendees to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, on March 3 and 4.

Get your head in the game

MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference rolls on, showcasing more data and greater impact.

March 6, 2017

"This initiative is something that is right at the heart of what MIT stands for," said Professor Thomas Kochan, moderator for the launch event of a new project known as Mens et Manus America. "We believe in solving important problems, contributing collectively wherever we can."

Mens et Manus America initiative launches with documentary event

Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.

March 3, 2017

Martin Schneider, chief executive of the German Cement Works Association and head of the Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. (VDZ) Research Institute, presents during a meeting that brought leaders of cement and concrete industry organizations together at MIT.

Global cement meeting paves the way for worldwide collaboration

A recent meeting on the MIT campus laid the foundation for better coordination of global research relating to cement and sustainability.

March 2, 2017

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston '05 (seated, front left) stopped by MIT on Feb. 3 for a "fireside chat" with students. The event was part of StartMIT, a workshop on entrepreneurship organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Dropbox founder drops by to inspire and spark collaboration

Drew Houston ’05 chatted with student innovators and shared his latest projects.

March 1, 2017

Building 7 Block Party participants explore the Wolk Gallery, as seen from Rotch Library.

Hundreds turn out for first “Building 7 Block Party”

Gallery Walk showcases exhibitions in art, architecture, and design.

February 27, 2017

Eight student teams pitched novel inventions at last night’s MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize pitch competition. Rendever earned the $25,000 grand prize for creating a virtual-reality platform that gives the elderly the chance to explore the world virtually. The platform also provides cognitive therapy and tracks movement data to aid in early diagnosis of dementia.

Virtual-reality system for the elderly wins health care prize

Eight student teams pitched novel inventions at MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize competition.

February 24, 2017

Jacob Collier performed "Imagination Off the Charts" at MIT's Kresge Auditorium.

Jacob Collier harmonizes with MIT

For his MIT residency, the Grammy-winning artist collaborates with over 150 student musicians to stage the monumental concert, "Imagination Off the Charts."

February 24, 2017

CEHS postdoc winners, from left to right: Yehuda Brody (2nd place), Supawadee Chawanthayatham (1st place), and Victor Hernandez-Gordillo and Annelien Zweemer (3rd-place tie).

Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2017 poster winners

Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.

February 23, 2017

The Festival of Learning's overnight hackathon brought together diverse teams of students to address real challenges in educational technology.

Reimagining education: MIT holds its first Festival of Learning

Scholars and researchers share ideas on new ways to teach students in the 21st century.

February 21, 2017

Jennifer Chayes, distinguished scientist and managing director of Microsoft Research New England, speaks at the Women in Data Science Conference.

Women in Data Science conference highlights impactful work and builds community

Some 150 academic leaders, industry professionals, and students gather in Cambridge as part of a worldwide Women in Data Science event.

February 21, 2017

Left to right: MIT Professor Angelika Amon, Glenn Foundation President and Director Mark Collins, University of Rochester Professor Vera Gorbunova, and MIT Professor Leonard Guerente.

Vera Gorbunova delivers eighth Paul F. Glenn Lecture

Expert on long-lived rodents provides insights into research on longevity and cancer resistance.

February 16, 2017

Aprille Joy Ericsson, an alumna of MIT’s AeroAstro program and a mission manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, delivered the keynote speech.

“Discrimination affects us all”

Celebration of MLK features NASA mission manager Aprille Joy Ericsson ’86.