Why this PhD candidate joined campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war
MIT PhD student Jessica Metzger faced severe institutional penalties for participating in protests against the Israel-Hamas war, raising concerns over academic freedom.
Students urge Cambridge to stand up to MIT over suspension of pro-Palestinian activists
MIT students rally against the university's suspension of pro-Palestinian activists, calling it administrative repression and advocating for the reinstatement of a suspended PhD student.
Pro-Palestine zine cannot be distributed on campus, MIT says
MIT students launched Written Revolution to explore pro-Palestine themes, but faced administrative pushback due to concerns over radical protest calls.
Why this PhD candidate joined campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war
MIT PhD student Jessica Metzger faced severe institutional penalties for participating in protests against the Israel-Hamas war, raising concerns over academic freedom.
Students urge Cambridge to stand up to MIT over suspension of pro-Palestinian activists
MIT students rally against the university's suspension of pro-Palestinian activists, calling it administrative repression and advocating for the reinstatement of a suspended PhD student.
Pro-Palestine zine cannot be distributed on campus, MIT says
MIT students launched Written Revolution to explore pro-Palestine themes, but faced administrative pushback due to concerns over radical protest calls.
M.I.T. to Offer Free Tuition to Families Earning Less Than $200,000
M.I.T. will eliminate tuition costs for undergraduates from families earning less than $200,000, significantly enhancing accessibility to higher education.
MIT Gives Free Tuition For Families Earning $200,000 or Less | Entrepreneur
MIT will make tuition free for students from families earning up to $200,000 starting next year, and completely free for those earning below $100,000 in 2025.
Affirmative Action News Is Coming
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has significantly altered college admissions, requiring major process adjustments without race considerations.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K
MIT announced tuition-free education for incoming students from families earning less than $200,000, covering 80% of its classes.
Here's how New England colleges fared in U.S. News's 2024 rankings
MIT ranks second in U.S. News annual college rankings, following Princeton and ahead of Harvard.
Concerns over U.S. News rankings methodology lead to boycott by several law schools.
The Next Battle in Higher Ed May Strike at Its Soul: Scholarship
Higher education is facing increased scrutiny over issues of integrity, including plagiarism and admissions scandals.
There have been accusations of plagiarism and controversies surrounding admissions processes at prestigious universities such as Stanford, Harvard, and M.I.T.
M.I.T. to Offer Free Tuition to Families Earning Less Than $200,000
M.I.T. will eliminate tuition costs for undergraduates from families earning less than $200,000, significantly enhancing accessibility to higher education.
MIT Gives Free Tuition For Families Earning $200,000 or Less | Entrepreneur
MIT will make tuition free for students from families earning up to $200,000 starting next year, and completely free for those earning below $100,000 in 2025.
Affirmative Action News Is Coming
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has significantly altered college admissions, requiring major process adjustments without race considerations.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K
MIT announced tuition-free education for incoming students from families earning less than $200,000, covering 80% of its classes.
Here's how New England colleges fared in U.S. News's 2024 rankings
MIT ranks second in U.S. News annual college rankings, following Princeton and ahead of Harvard.
Concerns over U.S. News rankings methodology lead to boycott by several law schools.
The Next Battle in Higher Ed May Strike at Its Soul: Scholarship
Higher education is facing increased scrutiny over issues of integrity, including plagiarism and admissions scandals.
There have been accusations of plagiarism and controversies surrounding admissions processes at prestigious universities such as Stanford, Harvard, and M.I.T.
MIT's New Robot Dog Learned to Walk and Climb in a Simulation Whipped Up by Generative AI
Researchers have successfully trained a robot dog using completely synthetic data, overcoming traditional challenges of data gathering for AI training.
Engineers Design Robotic Replica of the Heart's Right Chamber
MIT engineers have developed a robotic replica of the heart's right ventricle that mimics its beating and blood-pumping action.
The robotic right ventricle combines real heart tissue with artificial muscles to observe how the ventricle functions in healthy and diseased states.
Researchers develop hair-thin battery to power tiny robots | TechCrunch
MIT developed innovative tiny batteries to power advanced robotics, crucial for applications like drug delivery and pipeline monitoring.
MIT's New Robot Dog Learned to Walk and Climb in a Simulation Whipped Up by Generative AI
Researchers have successfully trained a robot dog using completely synthetic data, overcoming traditional challenges of data gathering for AI training.
Engineers Design Robotic Replica of the Heart's Right Chamber
MIT engineers have developed a robotic replica of the heart's right ventricle that mimics its beating and blood-pumping action.
The robotic right ventricle combines real heart tissue with artificial muscles to observe how the ventricle functions in healthy and diseased states.
Researchers develop hair-thin battery to power tiny robots | TechCrunch
MIT developed innovative tiny batteries to power advanced robotics, crucial for applications like drug delivery and pipeline monitoring.
MIT researchers introduce AI method using automated interpretability agents
Apple plans to reorganize AI team
Stratospheric safety standards: How aviation could steer regulation of AI in health
The likelihood of dying in a plane crash is very low, with an industry fatality risk of 0.11.
MIT scientists are looking to the highly regulated aviation industry as a model for regulating artificial intelligence in healthcare.
MIT Startup Takes On Big AI Names Using Radically New Tech
Liquid Foundation Models from Liquid AI present a promising and efficient alternative to traditional AI models, capable of processing diverse data types.
MIT delivers database containing 700+ risks associated with AI
The AI Risk Repository aims to provide an updatable overview of AI-related risks identified through extensive research.
Engineering household robots to have a little common sense
Robots learn household tasks through imitation but struggle to handle disruptions.
MIT engineers develop a method connecting robot motion data with 'common sense knowledge' of large language models.
ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of January 19th
MIT researchers introduce AI method using automated interpretability agents
Apple plans to reorganize AI team
Stratospheric safety standards: How aviation could steer regulation of AI in health
The likelihood of dying in a plane crash is very low, with an industry fatality risk of 0.11.
MIT scientists are looking to the highly regulated aviation industry as a model for regulating artificial intelligence in healthcare.
MIT Startup Takes On Big AI Names Using Radically New Tech
Liquid Foundation Models from Liquid AI present a promising and efficient alternative to traditional AI models, capable of processing diverse data types.
MIT delivers database containing 700+ risks associated with AI
The AI Risk Repository aims to provide an updatable overview of AI-related risks identified through extensive research.
Engineering household robots to have a little common sense
Robots learn household tasks through imitation but struggle to handle disruptions.
MIT engineers develop a method connecting robot motion data with 'common sense knowledge' of large language models.
The Ig Nobel awards celebrate quirky scientific research that brings laughter and deeper understanding.
Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners in Cambridge
The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate bizarre yet thought-provoking scientific achievements in a humorous ceremony, showcasing the unique relationship between comedy and science.
Celebrating science that's off the beaten track
The Ig Nobel awards celebrate quirky scientific research that brings laughter and deeper understanding.
Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners in Cambridge
The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate bizarre yet thought-provoking scientific achievements in a humorous ceremony, showcasing the unique relationship between comedy and science.
Homing pigeon missiles honored with Ig Nobel Prize
The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates quirky scientific discoveries that amuse and provoke thought, all while maintaining a lighthearted and absurd atmosphere.
Black and Latino Enrollment at M.I.T. Drops Significantly
The percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students at MIT fell to 16%, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
Spike in Asian Americans at MIT proves it was discriminating against them
The increase in Asian-American admissions at MIT post-affirmative action indicates a significant shift in college admissions dynamics.
Black and Latino Enrollment at M.I.T. Drops Significantly
The percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students at MIT fell to 16%, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
Spike in Asian Americans at MIT proves it was discriminating against them
The increase in Asian-American admissions at MIT post-affirmative action indicates a significant shift in college admissions dynamics.
Should higher ed workers have to pay dues to pro-BDS unions?
The MIT Graduate Student Union's pro-Palestine activities conflicted with Jewish students' beliefs, leading them to seek a religious exemption from union dues.
Federal judge dismisses antisemitism complaint against MIT, but says Harvard may have violated the law
The ruling dismissed a complaint against MIT but suggested Harvard might have violated the law in response to antisemitism on campus.
Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead
The federal lawsuit against MIT accusing antisemitism was dismissed, highlighting MIT's efforts to address on-campus protests that threatened Jewish students.
Federal judge dismisses antisemitism complaint against MIT, but says Harvard may have violated the law
The ruling dismissed a complaint against MIT but suggested Harvard might have violated the law in response to antisemitism on campus.
Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead
The federal lawsuit against MIT accusing antisemitism was dismissed, highlighting MIT's efforts to address on-campus protests that threatened Jewish students.
See how they run: Safai has what no other mayoral candidate has - an MIT degree
Safaí goes from MIT's urban planning program to running for mayor but faces challenges despite his background.
Vea como se postulan: Safai tiene lo que ningun otro gran candidato a alcalde: un titulo del MIT
Entering MIT was easier than becoming mayor of San Francisco. Former MIT student runs for office after focusing on housing, community, and economic development.
See how they run: Safai has what no other mayoral candidate has - an MIT degree
Safaí goes from MIT's urban planning program to running for mayor but faces challenges despite his background.
Vea como se postulan: Safai tiene lo que ningun otro gran candidato a alcalde: un titulo del MIT
Entering MIT was easier than becoming mayor of San Francisco. Former MIT student runs for office after focusing on housing, community, and economic development.
Pro-Palestinian student protesters break through police fencing at MIT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT broke through police blockades calling for an end to Gaza violence. Columbia University cancels commencement amidst pro-Palestinian protests.
Protesters breach barricades, re-occupy MIT encampment
Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT encampment and Columbia University cancel commencement due to protests.
MIT student protesters barred from campus housing
MIT placed a second-year MBA student under interim suspension due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, impacting his housing and family stability.
Pro-Palestinian student protesters break through police fencing at MIT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT broke through police blockades calling for an end to Gaza violence. Columbia University cancels commencement amidst pro-Palestinian protests.
Protesters breach barricades, re-occupy MIT encampment
Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT encampment and Columbia University cancel commencement due to protests.
MIT student protesters barred from campus housing
MIT placed a second-year MBA student under interim suspension due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, impacting his housing and family stability.
Editorial: University presidents proved spectacularly inept on Capitol Hill. Resignations should follow.
Elise Stefanik, a US representative, posed a question to the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn about calling for the genocide of Jews violating campus rules on bullying and harassment.
The presidents refused to answer the question directly, leading to criticism of their leadership abilities and suggestions that they may be unfit for their positions.
So far, no major fallout for MIT president after contentious testimony
MIT President Sally Kornbluth receives strong support from the university's governing board and faculty despite controversy surrounding her testimony on antisemitism on campus.
Some students and alumni express frustration and concern over Kornbluth's leadership and the board's endorsement of her.
Editorial: University presidents proved spectacularly inept on Capitol Hill. Resignations should follow.
Elise Stefanik, a US representative, posed a question to the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn about calling for the genocide of Jews violating campus rules on bullying and harassment.
The presidents refused to answer the question directly, leading to criticism of their leadership abilities and suggestions that they may be unfit for their positions.
So far, no major fallout for MIT president after contentious testimony
MIT President Sally Kornbluth receives strong support from the university's governing board and faculty despite controversy surrounding her testimony on antisemitism on campus.
Some students and alumni express frustration and concern over Kornbluth's leadership and the board's endorsement of her.