MIT faculty see promise in American manufacturing
Study group is tackling hard questions about what it will take to stoke renewal.
Rebuilding American manufacturing
White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.
Summers: To end slump, United States must spend
In MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.
Jaenisch receives Medal of Science at White House ceremony
Among 12 honored by President Barack Obama on Friday.
Workplace woes
The employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.
Whitehead member, biology professor Rudolf Jaenisch wins National Medal of Science
Honored for work on gene expression, stem cells.
Hockfield to co-chair U.S. manufacturing partnership
MIT president accepts Obama’s invitation to serve
Department of Energy launches startup-friendly program
At MIT, Energy Secretary Chu announces ‘Next Top Energy Innovator’ program, and White House officials tout commitment to helping startups.
Lindquist receives National Medal of Science
President Obama presents nation’s top science awards at White House ceremony Wednesday.
7 win presidential early career honors
MIT has greatest number of recipients from a single institution.
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grants awarded to high schools nationwide
Grants meant to inspire teens to improve the world through invention; awarded to 14 high schools
MIT undergraduate showcases work at White House science fair
Event also features 2 high-school teams that won grants from the Lemelson-MIT Program.
Subra Suresh to head National Science Foundation
MIT’s dean of engineering has been confirmed by the United States Senate to direct the largest supporter of non-medical basic-science research in the country.