Research

Tracking the flow of knowledgeStudy shows scientists’ location influences how widely their work is read and used for innovations.

Stubbe wins faculty’s Killian AwardHonor recognizes extraordinary professional accomplishment; winner delivers lecture in the spring

Recognizing outstanding undergraduate research2011 UROP Awards and Eloranta Research Fellowship Recipients named

Which technologies get better faster?New analysis helps predict which new systems will be on a fast track to improvements in performance.

Looking beyond EnglishMIT professor uses linguistics in an ESL classroom to teach scientific principles, empower a new generation of critical thinkers.

Paola Cappellaro: a quantum engineer on the frontier of knowledgeSpotlight on Women in Nuclear Science and Engineering

Thousands spend Saturday at MIT‘Under the Dome’ showcases discovery and innovation; first open house in decades.

Origami: Not just for paper anymoreDNA, folded into complex shapes, could have a big impact on nanotechnology.

Come explore MIT'Under the Dome,' the Institute's first open house in more than 30 years, features blimp races, the science of ice cream, a flying car and more.

Said and DoneHumanities, arts and social sciences digest for April 2011

Flying like the birdsMultidisciplinary university research initiative, led by a CSAIL researcher, is developing a bird-sized UAV.

Tenenbaum wins Troland AwardNational Academy of Science award honors young investigators.

A celebration of women in science and engineeringSymposium highlights the work and accomplishments of women at MIT and beyond.

2011 NSE Doctoral Research Expo

Improv game puts the role-playing back in RPG“Improviso” develops AI research by asking players to take on actual roles.

A 3-D landscape of soundAward-winning composer Keeril Makan shares his distinctive creative process with MIT students

Engineering, management programs excel in graduate rankingsMIT leads the way in several disciplines in U.S. News and World Report's annual list

Oscillating gels could find many usesMIT researchers analyze behavior of materials that change by themselves; could lead to practical applications.

MIT ranked second on best reputation list by Times Higher Education

David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research fetedMIT celebrates the official opening of the institute's new building.

When the butterfly effect took flight

CEHS poster session highlights graduate, postdoctoral workMore than 60 posters featured at annual Center for Environmental Health Sciences event.

2010-11 MISTI Global Seed Funds winners announcedMore than $900,000 distributed to 46 international faculty research projects.

Sen. Scott Brown visits MITThe Massachusetts Republican says the kind of work done at MIT 'can get our economy going.'

Video: Innovation’s impact on economic growthNewest segment from the MIT150's 'Elemental MIT' series focuses on topics highlighted in Tuesday's State of the Union address.

The power of ‘convergence’In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.

MIT strengthens its ties to Greater ChinaThe Institute has embarked on a major, long-term effort to promote intellectual and technological exchange.