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September 22, 2026

MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27

The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.

September 14, 2026

A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep

Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.

September 14, 2026

Joel Voldman receives 2026 Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching

Given annually to a faculty member whose contributions to education have been characterized by dedication, care, and creativity, the award stands as a tribute to the late Amar Bose, a professor of EECS and the founder of the Bose Corporation.

Thesis Defense: Tablet-Based Eye Tracking for Scalable Neurological Assessment

Doctoral Thesis Title: Tablet-Based Eye Tracking for Scalable Neurological AssessmentPresenter: Jamie KoernerPresenter’s Affiliation: RLEThesis Supervisors: Prof. Thomas Heldt and Prof. Vivienne SzeDate: Thursday, August 20, 2026Time: 12–1 p.m.…

Jas Brooks

KDD Career Development Professor in Communications and Technology, Assistant Professor, [CS]

jasb@mit.edu

Office: 32-312

April 29, 2026

Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies

MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.

April 24, 2026

New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks

Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.

March 23, 2026

New sensor sniffs out pneumonia on a patient’s breath

The technology could enable fast, point-of-care diagnoses for pneumonia and other lung conditions.

March 4, 2026

Injectable “satellite livers” could offer an alternative to liver transplantation

The engineered tissue grafts could take on the liver’s function and help thousands of people with liver failure.

December 5, 2025

Staying stable

Whether they walk on two, four, or six legs, animals maintain stability by monitoring their body position and correcting errors with every step.