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Q&A: Expanding MIT’s global reach through Universal Learning

Dimitris Bertsimas and Megan Mitchell discuss the motivation behind Universal Learning, and what sets the new MIT Open Learning educational initiative apart.

Universal AI is “a pathway to AI fluency that’s accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere”

New AI education program from MIT Open Learning debuts with AI-powered personalization and a free introductory course for learners everywhere.

Sustaining diplomacy amid competition in US-China relations

At MIT, former U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns highlights climate change as an area for diplomatic engagement, while exploring areas including China’s emphasis on STEM education.

New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty

Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL’s global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.

SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group

WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention.

MIT in the media: 2025 in review

MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges.

MIT Sea Grant students explore the intersection of technology and offshore aquaculture in Norway

AquaCulture Shock program, in collaboration with MIT-Scandinavia MISTI, offers international internships for AI and autonomy in aquaculture

MIT Learn offers “a whole new front door to the Institute”

The AI-enabled platform serves as a hub for MIT’s lifelong learning opportunities.

Building networks of data science talent

Through collaborations with organizations like BREIT in Peru, the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society is upskilling hundreds of learners around the world in data science and machine learning.

The MIT-Portugal Program enters Phase 4

New phase will support continued exploration of ideas and solutions in fields ranging from AI to nanotech to climate — with emphasis on educational exchanges and entrepreneurship.