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Researchers create a tool for accurately simulating complex systems

May 10, 2023

The system they developed eliminates a source of bias in simulations, leading to improved algorithms that can boost the performance of applications.

Caroline Uhler named SIAM Fellow for 2023

April 3, 2023

In the award announcement, SIAM noted that Uhler is being honored for her “fundamental contributions at the interface of statistics, machine learning, and biology”.

A method for designing neural networks optimally suited for certain tasks

March 31, 2023

With the right building blocks, machine-learning models can more accurately perform tasks like fraud detection or spam filtering.

Subtle biases in AI can influence emergency decisions

January 11, 2023

But the harm from a discriminatory AI system can be minimized if the advice it delivers is properly framed, an MIT team has shown.

Unpacking the “black box” to build better AI models

January 11, 2023

Stefanie Jegelka seeks to understand how machine-learning models behave, to help researchers build more robust models for applications in biology, computer vision, optimization, and more.

Clockwise from top left: MIT NIH New Innovator Award winners Lindsay Case, Siniša Hrvatin, Caroline Uhler, and Deblina Sarkar.

Four from MIT receive NIH New Innovator Awards for 2022

October 6, 2022

Awards support high-risk, high-impact research from early-career investigators.

Guy Bresler sits on the bottom step of a spiral staircase.

Investigating at the interface of data science and computing

September 30, 2022

Guy Bresler builds mathematical models to understand multifaceted, interdisciplinary engineering problems that have far-reaching applications.

Department of EECS announces 2022 promotions

June 16, 2022

The Department of EECS is proud to announce the following promotions and hire: To Associate Professor with tenure Guy Bresler is being promoted to Associate Professor with tenure, effective July 1, 2022. Bresler

On the road to cleaner, greener, and faster driving

May 17, 2022

Researchers use artificial intelligence to help autonomous vehicles avoid idling at red lights.

Devavrat Shah appointed faculty director of the Deshpande Center

March 10, 2022

In his new role, Shah will help students and faculty bring innovative technologies from the lab to the marketplace.