Hello to members of the EECS community near and far,
Another fall has arrived, and with it news from the Department of EECS at MIT. In this edition of the Connector, you’ll read about all the newest activity surrounding microelectronics–a national development priority we’re proud to support. Between the new, EECS Alliance-backed Massachusetts Microelectronics Internship Program (MMIP) and the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, MIT EECS students are well positioned to take advantage of the exciting new research and economic growth in this crucial sector.
As we launch the MMIP, we’re also happy to report on the incredible success of the first year of Thriving Stars, our ambitious initiative to increase gender representation among graduate students in computing and information technologies. For the incoming class of 2022, a record high number (47) and percentage (30.3%) of women enrolled in EECS’s graduate program, and the initiative brought in over $4 million in fellowships, thanks to the generosity of Cadence Design Systems and the Shiv Nadar Foundation. We’re excited to see where Year Two of Thriving Stars takes us!
I hope these stories inspire you to engage with the growing and changing world of EECS, as our work becomes ever more relevant to the world.
–Asu Ozdaglar, Department Head, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MathWorks Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Deputy Dean of Academics, MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing
The Graduate Women of Course 6 enjoy the annual sunset cruise through Boston Harbor aboard the Liberty Clipper. Photo credit: Leslie Kolodziejski
Feature Story
The Thriving Stars of AI
Four early-career researchers shared their work on improving the social outcomes of artificial intelligence and machine learning at a research summit hosted by EECS Thriving Stars.Four early-career researchers shared their work on improving the social outcomes of artificial intelligence and machine learning at a research summit hosted by EECS Thriving Stars.
Education Initiatives
Massachusetts Microelectronics Internship Program: a big focus on critical tiny components
EECS Alliance–backed program seeks to get more Massachusetts students into the microelectronics game
Departmental News
Department of EECS announces 2022 promotions
The department is pleased to announce eight promotions.
Collin Stultz named co-director and MIT lead of the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology
Stultz will leverage his research into machine learning and computer science, as well as his role as a practicing cardiologist, toward educating clinician-scientists and engineers.
MIT named No. 2 university by U.S. News for 2022-23: Undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are No. 1.
The Institute also ranks first in cybersecurity and theory of computer science.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits MIT to celebrate passage of CHIPS and Science Act
Massachusetts senator toured MIT.nano, met students and faculty, and held a roundtable with university leaders to discuss how the new law could advance research and education in the state.
Research
New hardware offers faster computation for artificial intelligence, with much less energy
Engineers working on “analog deep learning” have found a way to propel protons through solids at unprecedented speeds.
A new twist on old-school animation
MIT researchers create KineCAM, an instant camera that yields images that appear to move.
Faculty Spotlight
“Kids are people too!”
Throughout his career, Professor Hal Abelson has worked to make information technology more accessible to people of all ages.
Investigating at the interface of data science and computing
Guy Bresler builds mathematical models to understand multifaceted, interdisciplinary engineering problems that have far-reaching applications.
Go Deeper
AI system makes models like DALL-E 2 more creative
Researchers develop a new method that uses multiple models to create more complex images with better understanding.
Faculty Awards
2022 EECS Awards
The Department honored some outstanding contributors with its 2022 awards.
School of Engineering Awards for 2022
The MIT School of Engineering recently honored outstanding faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with its 2022 awards.
Four from MIT receive NIH New Innovator Awards for 2022
The awards support high-risk, high-impact research from early-career investigators.
Student Awards & Spotlights
Grace Hopper Celebration: a place of our own
MEng student Jeanne Harabedian found her place at the legendary conference for women in STEM.
Thirteen from MIT awarded 2022 Fulbright Fellowships
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers grants in over 150 countries for independent research, graduate study, and English teaching.
Alumni in Action
The hub of the local robotics industry
MassRobotics, a nonprofit founded by several MIT alumni, is advancing an industry that will play an increasingly important role in our lives.
Taking the guesswork out of dental care with artificial intelligence
MIT alumni-founded Overjet analyzes and annotates dental X-rays to help dentists offer more comprehensive care.
Q & A
Q & A: Global challenges surrounding the deployment of AI
Aleksander Madry, Asu Ozdaglar, and Luis Videgaray, co-chairs of the AI Policy Forum, discuss key issues facing the AI policy landscape today.
