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3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems

MIT PhD student and CSAIL researcher Justin Kay describes his work combining AI and computer vision systems to monitor the ecosystems that support our planet.

The brain power behind sustainable AI

PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.

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

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

Improving the workplace of the future

Economics doctoral student Whitney Zhang investigates how technologies and organizational decisions shape labor markets.

AI and machine learning for engineering design

Popular mechanical engineering course applies machine learning and AI theory to real-world engineering design.

Exploring data and its influence on political behavior

In MIT’s course 17.831 (Data and Politics), students are introduced to the power of analysis, visualization, and research-supported insight into political outcomes.

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.

A sounding board for strengthening the student experience

Composed of “computing bilinguals,” the Undergraduate Advisory Group provides vital input to help advance the mission of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.

Bringing meaning into technology deployment

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

Envisioning a future where health care tech leaves some behind

The winning essay of the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize puts health care disparities at the forefront.