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Two MIT-led teams received funding from the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator to investigate quantum topological materials and sustainable microchip production.

During its Generative AI Week in November 2023, MIT hosted symposia and events aimed at examining the implications and possibilities of generative artificial intelligence.

MIT Professor Elsa Olivetti works to bridge the gap between materials science and environmental systems thinking, particularly in relation to climate change.

Following MIT President Sally Kornbluth’s call for proposals, 27 teams of MIT scholars have been selected to develop research papers analyzing the impact of generative AI on education, companionship, music, and more.

Desirée Plata has been appointed co-director of the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium.

Professor Elsa Olivetti from MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering has been named associate dean of engineering at MIT. She will join Dean Anantha Chandrakasan and Deputy Dean Maria Yang on the MIT School of Engineering faculty leadership team.

The MIT School of Engineering recently honored outstanding faculty, students, and staff with its 2023 awards.

With the support of each other and MIT faculty, students in the MCSC’s Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program are making their impact on real-world climate challenges.

The yearlong MCSC Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program engages MIT undergrads in developing and implementing research projects. The program includes a classroom component combined with experiential learning opportunities and mentorship, all centered on climate and sustainability topics.

Professors are tasked with asking hard questions about the country’s innovation and supply chains.