Category tech

Clearing up a robot’s fuzzy memory

A new system identifies and corrects unreliable object descriptions stored in a robot’s memory, improving the robot’s ability to interact with its environment. Watch Video Adam Zewe | MIT News Publication Date: November 5, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Abby…

Dream, build, destroy, repeat

Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction. Watch Video Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering Publication Date: November 4, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Anne Wilson Email: anne@mit.edu Phone: 617-715-2882 MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering…

3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains

Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains. Marika McCoola | Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate Publication Date: November 3, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact:…

Building connections across the research infrastructure

MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected. MIT.nano Publication Date: November 3, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Amanda Stoll DiCristofaro Email: acstoll@mit.edu…

Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college

The Lemelson-MIT Program is spearheading a transformative educational movement by integrating invention and innovation into curricula from kindergarten through college. By shifting traditional learning toward hands-on problem solving, the initiative empowers young students to tackle real-world challenges with creative and technical solutions. This comprehensive approach aims to cultivate a diverse generation of future inventors and entrepreneurs by providing educators with the necessary tools and training. Ultimately, the program bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring students at all grade levels develop the critical thinking skills needed to drive modern technological advancement.

Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic

IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging. Katy Dandurand | MIT Human Resources Publication Date: November 2, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Katy Dandurand Email: kdand@mit.edu MIT…