Caroline Uhler named Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Engineering
The MIT School of Engineering Professorship is awarded to an outstanding faculty member who is recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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Study: When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness
Introducing structured randomization into decisions based on machine-learning model predictions can address inherent uncertainties while maintaining efficiency, says study from group including senior author and SDSC faculty Ashia Wilson and SES student and lead author Shomik Jain.
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AI model identifies certain breast tumor stages likely to progress to invasive cancer
The model, co-developed by IDSS faculty Caroline Uhler, could help clinicians assess breast cancer stage and ultimately help in reducing overtreatment.
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Benjamin Lewis receives 2024 Collier Medal
TPP student awarded for his work as founder of the Cambridge branch of End Overdose, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing drug-related overdose deaths.
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Space for Humanity announces Emily Calandrelli SM ’13 as cap ambassador
TPP alum Emily Calandrelli SM '13 will be heading to space with Blue Origin.
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AI method radically speeds predictions of materials’ thermal properties
Approach developed by team including IDSS faculty Tommi Jaakkola could help engineers design more efficient energy-conversion systems and faster microelectronic devices, reducing waste heat.
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Announcing the 2024–2026 Just Tech Fellows
TPP alum Prof. Danielle Wood '04, SM '08, PhD '12 selected to this year's Just Tech Fellowship cohort!
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Startup aims to transform the power grid with superconducting transmission lines
VEIR, founded by TPP alum Tim Heidel, has developed a transmission line that can move more power over long distances using the same footprint as traditional lines.
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Study shows impact of misleading headlines from mainstream news
New research coauthored by IDSS faculty David Rand found an overlooked source that slowed vaccination rates in the U.S.: misleading headlines from mainstream news sources.
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Study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel
Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, research from IDSS faculty Noelle Selin suggests ammonia's impact on air quality could significantly impact human health.
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