Writing and Communication Center marks 30 years
Thousands of community members served in one-on-one consultations.
ESD Interim Director Joseph Sussman discusses the case for complex sociotechnical systems as a new field of study
Delivers annual Charles L. Miller Lecture
Communicating the climate challenge
New York Times’ Andrew Revkin shares lessons with MIT faculty, students at Earth Day colloquium.
The robot revolution is just beginning
Rodney Brooks outlines his vision of the future to student entrepreneurs.
Engineering a safer world
Workshop explores safety in nuclear power plants, occupational health, aviation and medicine.
Our gasoline-free future and how to get there
Toyota’s Tom Stricker shares his view with the MIT community.
Facing the facts about our changing climate
MIT researchers join Boston Globe panel in weighing climate risks and resolutions.
Neal Stephenson on science fiction, building towers 20km high ... and insurance
In a public interview with Technology Review's Jason Pontin, the best-selling author talked about the obstacles faced by real emerging technologies.
Next Make constructs peer-to-peer learning opportunities
Students in Next House-based group teach each other the ropes ... and soldering irons
A taxing issue
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
Slideshow: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff visits MIT
Brazil and MIT discuss possible future collaboration.
Reif, Grimson: MITx aims to enhance on-campus education
New online courses add value to MIT’s residential program, provost and chancellor tell students.