School of Architecture and Planning
School of Architecture and Planning

School of Architecture and Planning

Artificial Intelligence Center for Bits and Atoms Computer science and technology Design Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Fabrication Human-computer interaction Mechanical engineering MIT Morningside Academy for Design MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Natural language processing Research Robotics School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering

MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics

The speech-to-reality system combines 3D generative AI and robotic assembly to create objects on demand.

Artificial Intelligence Brain and cognitive sciences Graduate, postdoctoral Media Lab Mental health MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Music Music and theater arts Neuroscience Profile School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences School of Science Students Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Blending neuroscience, AI, and music to create mental health innovations

Media Lab PhD student Kimaya Lecamwasam researches how music can shape well-being.

Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Computer science and technology Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Industry machine learning MIT Schwarzman College of Computing MIT Sloan School of Management President Sally Kornbluth Provost Research Robotics School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences School of Science Special events and guest speakers Technology and society

What does the future hold for generative AI?

At the inaugural MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium Symposium, researchers and business leaders discussed potential advancements centered on this powerful technology.

Alumni/ae Artificial Intelligence Building Communications Computer modeling Construction Design Environment Fabrication Faculty Game theory Human-computer interaction Media Lab School of Architecture and Planning social media Sustainability

School of Architecture and Planning welcomes new faculty for 2025

Four new professors join the Department of Architecture and MIT Media Lab.

Artificial Intelligence Arts Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Electronics Media Lab Music Music and theater arts Music technology Performances School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences

“FUTURE PHASES” showcases new frontiers in music technology and interactive performance

Groundbreaking MIT concert, featuring electronic and computer-generated music, was a part of the 2025 International Computer Music Conference.

Artificial Intelligence Cities computer-vision Research School of Architecture and Planning social media Technology and society Urban studies and planning

Pedestrians now walk faster and linger less, researchers find

A computer vision study compares changes in pedestrian behavior since 1980, providing information for urban designers about creating public spaces.

Artificial Intelligence Awards, honors and fellowships Center for Real Estate Design Education, teaching, academics Faculty Housing Media Lab MIT Morningside Academy for Design Nanoscience and nanotechnology real-estate School of Architecture and Planning Urban studies and planning

School of Architecture and Planning recognizes faculty with academic promotions in 2025

The faculty members’ work comprises multifaceted research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.

Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Computer science and technology Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Faculty Funding Human-computer interaction Industry McGovern Institute Media Lab MIT Schwarzman College of Computing MIT Sloan School of Management Music and theater arts Research Robotics School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences School of Science Special events and guest speakers Technology and society

Researchers present bold ideas for AI at MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium kickoff event

Presentations targeted high-impact intersections of AI and other areas, such as health care, business, and education.

Artificial Intelligence Arts Design Education, teaching, academics Graduate, postdoctoral Human-computer interaction Maker movement Media Lab MIT Morningside Academy for Design Online learning Profile Programming School of Architecture and Planning Software Students

Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning

Caitlin Morris, a PhD student and 2024 MAD Fellow affiliated with the MIT Media Lab, designs digital learning platforms that make room for the “social magic” that influences curiosity and motivation.

Algorithms Artificial Intelligence Data Ethics Faculty Graduate, postdoctoral Health Care Human-computer interaction machine learning MIT Schwarzman College of Computing MIT Sloan School of Management Philosophy Political science Research School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences School of Science Social justice social media Special events and guest speakers Students Technology and policy Technology and society Undergraduate Urban studies and planning

Bringing meaning into technology deployment

The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.