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By attracting the world’s sharpest talent, MIT helps keep the US a step ahead

September 24, 2025

Just as the United States has prospered through its ability to draw talent from every corner of the globe, so too has MIT thrived as a magnet for the world’s most keen and curious minds — many of whom remain here to invent solutions, create companies, and teach future leaders, contributing to America’s success.President Ronald […]

Improving the workplace of the future

September 24, 2025

Whitney Zhang ’21 believes in the importance of valuing workers regardless of where they fit into an organizational chart. Zhang is a PhD student in MIT’s Department of Economics studying labor economics. She explores how the technological and managerial decisions companies make affect workers across the pay spectrum.  “I’ve been interested in economics, economic impacts, and […]

MIT named No. 2 university by U.S. News for 2025-26

September 23, 2025

MIT has placed second in U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of the nation’s best universities, announced today.  As in past years, MIT’s engineering program continues to lead the list of undergraduate engineering programs at a doctoral institution. The Institute also placed first in five out of 10 engineering disciplines. U.S. News placed MIT first in […]

MIT affiliates win AI for Math grants to accelerate mathematical discovery

September 22, 2025

MIT Department of Mathematics researchers David Roe ’06 and Andrew Sutherland ’90, PhD ’07 are among the inaugural recipients of the Renaissance Philanthropy and XTX Markets’ AI for Math grants.  Four additional MIT alumni — Anshula Gandhi ’19, Viktor Kunčak SM ’01, PhD ’07; Gireeja Ranade ’07; and Damiano Testa PhD ’05 — were also […]

National Student Parent Month: Allison Somuk

September 22, 2025

Happy National Student Parent Month! This month, the Office of Graduate Education is featuring one graduate student parent per week, highlighting their academic work and parenting journey at MIT. Family: sons Luke (10) and Gary (5), daughter Colette (7), and husband, Ed.Degree program: MBA SloanYears at MIT: 1 From Alaska to Cambridge Meet Allison Somuk, […]

A new community for computational science and engineering

September 20, 2025

For the past decade, MIT has offered doctoral-level study in computational science and engineering (CSE) exclusively through an interdisciplinary program designed for students applying computation within a specific science or engineering field. As interest grew among students focused primarily on advancing CSE methodology itself, it became clear that a dedicated academic home for this group […]

National Student Parent Month: Unmesh Gandhi

September 15, 2025

Happy National Student Parent Month! This month, the Office of Graduate Education is featuring one graduate student parent per week, highlighting their academic work and parenting journey at MIT. Stay tuned for more student parent features! Family: Sons Arjun (12) and Aarav (9), wife GaauriDegree program: Executive MBA at Sloan School of ManagementYears at MIT: […]

MIT launches Day of Design to bring hands-on learning to classrooms

September 12, 2025

A new MIT initiative known as Day of Design offers free, open-source, hands-on design activities for all classrooms, in addition to professional development opportunities and signature events. The material engages pK-12 learners in the skills they need to solve complex open-ended problems while also considering user, social, and environmental needs. Inspired by Day of AI and Day […]

MIT software tool turns everyday objects into animated, eye-catching displays

September 10, 2025

Whether you’re an artist, advertising specialist, or just looking to spruce up your home, turning everyday objects into dynamic displays is a great way to make them more visually engaging. For example, you could turn a kids’ book into a handheld cartoon of sorts, making the reading experience more immersive and memorable for a child. But […]

Demo Day features hormone-tracking sensors, desalination systems, and other innovations

September 10, 2025

Kresge Auditorium came alive Friday as MIT entrepreneurs took center stage to share their progress in the delta v startup accelerator program. Now in its 14th year, delta v Demo Day represents the culmination of a summer in which students work full-time on new ventures under the guidance of the Martin Trust Center for MIT […]