MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026

Six MIT faculty, along with 10 additional alumni, are recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences.

MIT science writing students collaborate with The Associated Press

Students developed and pitched local climate stories, then worked with visual journalists from the AP over an intensive four-day weekend.

Some democracies are struggling to ensure safe drinking water

Countries with developing economies provide at least some public water, but safety may lag because it’s less visible, researchers say.

Technology usually creates jobs for young, skilled workers. Will AI do the same?

A new study of the postwar U.S. shows which kinds of workers historically filled new tech-enabled jobs.

Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars

Computational neuroscientist Sven Dorkenwald and cell biologist Whitney Henry, along with two MIT alumni, are recognized for their exceptional early-career research contributions.

Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT

MIT doctoral candidate Emily Williams reflects on her time at the Center for Computational Science and Engineering as she becomes the program’s first graduate.

Steel developed at MIT is key to Formula One, Baja 1000, and MIT Motorsports

Ferrium C61 was designed with the aid of computers in a field pioneered at the Institute.

Building AI models that understand chemical principles

Connor Coley works at the interface of chemistry and machine learning, to discover and design new drug compounds.

Justin Solomon appointed associate dean of engineering education

MIT faculty member in electrical engineering and computer science to focus on innovation in engineering education and new pedagogical approaches.

MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative expands its footprint in booming Asia-Pacific cities

The initiative plans to engage industry leaders and MIT alumni with hubs in Tokyo, Dubai, and Hong Kong.