Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics.
The crucial human component in computing and AI
The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium brought together experts and researchers working at the heart of ethical and social impact in technology.
Three MIT teams took five top awards in the 2026 NASA RASC-AL Competition for designing critical elements for the Moon Base and future missions to Mars.
Improving the performance of high-power electronics
By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices.
MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost.
Department of EECS Announces 2026 Promotions
The Department is delighted to announce the following tenure promotions.
Student Spotlight: Nathaniel Morgan
A seasoned undergraduate researcher, Nathaniel Morgan has participated in UROP since his first year, and is now working with Omar Khattab on improving the capabilities of large language models.
Student Spotlight: Isabel Duran
Isabel Duran, a sophomore majoring in 6-5, Electrical Engineering With Computing, keeps a packed schedule.
Connor Coley works at the interface of chemistry and machine learning, to discover and design new drug compounds.
A new technique helps scientists measure a phenomenon that can cause quantum circuits to perform differently than expected, increasing the error in computations.