Statement on Prof. Nuno Loureiro
MIT has shared the following statement following last night’s announcements by authorities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts about the individual responsible for the murders of Prof. Nuno Loureiro at his home in Brookline and two students during a mass shooting at Brown University.
"We are grateful to all who played a part in identifying and tracking down the suspect in the killing of Prof. Loureiro. Our community continues to mourn and remember Nuno — an incredible scientist, colleague, mentor, and friend. Our thoughts are also with the Brown University community, which suffered so much loss this week.
As the authorities work to answer remaining questions, our continuing position is to refer to the law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney of Massachusetts for information.
For now, our focus is on our community, on Nuno’s family, and all those who knew him.”
MIT goes quantum
MIT is launching the MIT Quantum Initiative (or QMIT), an Institute-wide effort to apply quantum breakthroughs to the most consequential challenges in science, technology, industry, and national security. The interdisciplinary endeavor, the latest of MIT President Sally Kornbluth’s strategic initiatives, will bring together MIT researchers and domain experts from a range of industries to identify and tackle practical challenges wherever quantum solutions could achieve the greatest impact.
MIT to launch Health and Life Sciences Collaborative
To address some of society’s most pressing health challenges, MIT President Sally Kornbluth is launching the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), a new effort aimed at harnessing the collective power of researchers from fields such as engineering, science, AI, economics, business, policy, design, and the humanities to develop high-impact health solutions.
MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson win Nobel Prize in Economics
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host a virtual press conference with Prof. Daron Acemoglu, Prof. Simon Johnson and President Sally Kornbluth following the announcement that Acemoglu and Johnson received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on “studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”
Journey to the future of generative AI
From November 28-30, 2023, reporters are invited to journey to the future of generative AI during MIT Generative AI Week, a series of events aimed at exploring the latest cutting-edge research, while also stimulating thoughtful analysis and open dialogue about the implications and possibilities of generative AI.
MIT’s Moungi G. Bawendi wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host a virtual press conference with Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi and President Sally Kornbluth following the announcement that Bawendi was awarded one-third of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on “the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.”
MIT Commencement Thursday, June 1, 2023
Mark Rober - a YouTuber, inventor and engineer - to deliver MIT’s 2023 Commencement address.
MIT Commencement Friday, May 27, 2022
Director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and former finance minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala MCP ’78, PhD ’81 to deliver Commencement address.
MIT researchers: AI policy needed to manage impacts, build more equitable systems
Researchers from the AI Policy Forum — a global effort convened by researchers from MIT — will present their initial policy recommendations aimed at managing the effects of artificial intelligence and building AI systems that better reflect society’s values.
MIT Online Commencement Friday, May 29
Online ceremony will feature an address by Admiral William H. McRaven, a community-sourced music project, salutes from President Reif...
MIT Briefing: Bold action needed to make technology work for society
Remarks, panel discussion on new MIT report on the work of the future will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at National Press Club.