Jinhua Zhao Appointed Head of MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning

Jinhua Zhao, an expert in behavioral science and transportation, has been named the new head of MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning, effective July 1, 2026.

Jinhua Zhao, an expert in behavioral science and transportation, has been named the new head of MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning, effective July 1, 2026.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology leads the way in the 2026 RASC-AL competition, showcasing innovative concepts for lunar and Mars exploration.

The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing hosted a symposium focusing on the ethical implications of AI, featuring insights from leading experts and researchers.

A new Quantum Systems Laboratory (QSL) at MIT will enhance quantum research capabilities across Massachusetts, supported by a $25 million investment from the state.

Justin Solomon, an associate professor in MIT's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department, has been appointed as the new associate dean of engineering education, effective July 1, 2026.

Sunshine Jiang and Rupert Li from MIT have been selected as 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars, receiving funding for graduate studies at Stanford University.

MIT Open Learning introduces Universal AI, a modular program designed to elevate learners from novice to fluency in artificial intelligence, featuring a free introductory course and AI-powered personalization.

In a recent discussion, MIT President Sally Kornbluth highlighted the challenges facing U.S. research funding and the critical role of curiosity-driven science in shaping the future.

The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab has been established to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, building on a decade-long collaboration between the two institutions.

MIT researchers have created MathNet, a groundbreaking dataset of over 30,000 math problems from 47 countries, aimed at enhancing AI capabilities and student training.