This research shows how AI can support LGBTQIA+ advocacy, how technology might help create a more accepting + understanding society.
A variety of Media Lab community members will participate in the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.
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For the MIT Visiting Artist Chloé Bensahel, who has collaborated with the Media Lab's Future Sketches group, fabric itself tells the story.
MIT scientists address issues to bringing 2D magnetic materials into practical use, setting the stage for more energy-efficient computers
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Researchers in the Affective Computing group have been invited to edit a series of articles in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The collaboration will focus on privacy-preserving designs.
The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members, which includes Tod Machover, head of Opera of the Future.
A number of Media Lab researchers and alumni are included in the cohort.
Addae received the award for VocalCords, which was developed as part of his master's thesis at the Media Lab.
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The researchers precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature, which could enable faster processors and computer memories.
Through a paper in Nature Reviews Bioengineering, researchers delve into mechanoneural interfaces, a new paradigm for bionic integration.
In a study published in Nature Medicine, alum Matt Groh, Prof. Rosalind Picard, and colleagues found assistance from an AI model can help.
The award acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made by members of the MIT community.
The MIT Space Exploration Initiative explores Lunar analog sites on Spain’s Canary Island of Lanzarote.During a 10-day field program in Feb…
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In January 2024, members of the Media Lab traveled to Fribourg, Switzerland to conduct a workshop on sensing, interactions, and augmentation
Prof. Joseph Paradiso gave a talk on his synthesizer rig at the Swiss Museum and Centre for Electronic Music Instruments. Watch the video!
The FibeRobo project won gold in the Textile & Materials / New Technology Fabrics category.
Space Enabled experiments study dynamics of liquid wax in microgravity to inspire future low cost satellite fuel options
Members of the Media Lab community participated in the 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum. Watch videos of selected sessions!
Dr. Sharif Islam, a postdoctoral associate in the Space Enabled research group, has been selected as an ESIP Community Fellow and FEC Fellow
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Jad Kabbara was selected for his research using generative AI for understanding community conversation.
Dr. Alaa Algargoosh received the award for her research on how acoustic experiences can affect wellbeing.
Media Lab spinoff Augmental was recognized for their work on the MouthPad^, a smart oral splint.
She was recognized in for her work on the development of a soft, multifunctional wearable platform.
The wearable device, designed to monitor bladder and kidney health, could be adapted for earlier diagnosis of cancers deep within the body.
The Media Lab is honored to have had its research and researchers highlighted in two 2023 end-of-year lists prepared by MIT News.
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Professor Dagdeviren was recognized for her work developing a wearable ultrasound patch for early breast cancer detection.
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Sarah’s research endeavors involve the development of new ultrasound technology that can enable the treatment of diseases in the deep brain.
Professor Deblina Sarkar has been awarded The Sontag Foundation’s Distinguished Scientist Award—one of three winners nationwide this year.
View recent awards and recognitions received by members of the Media Lab community in the modules attached here.