September 7, 2019
Greetings! Here’s the latest roundup from the MIT community.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Work of the Future
Automation is unlikely to eliminate millions of jobs any time soon — but improved policy would help Americans build better careers and share prosperity. So says a new MIT report that offers a nuanced view of the evolution of technology and jobs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Top Headlines
A robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels
The magnetically controlled device could deliver clot-reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.
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Building bridges
Associate Professor Caitlin Mueller is using machine learning to support the design process from both an architectural and engineering perspective.
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An exotic physics phenomenon is observed for the first time
Observation of the non-Abelian Aharonov-Bohm Effect, predicted decades ago, may offer step toward fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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How “information gerrymandering” influences voters
An MIT study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.
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Students spearhead group to enhance the graduate experience
A School of Engineering advisory group proposes a new leadership curriculum and stronger student-advisor relationships.
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In the Media
How to make sure robots help us, not replace us // Bloomberg Businessweek
An MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future report finds “countries that make well-targeted, forward-looking investments in education and skills training should be able to deliver jobs with favorable earnings and employment security to the vast majority of their workers.”
The top-ranked college is… // The Wall Street Journal
MIT has been named the No. 2 college in the nation in The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Scientific advancement, “one funeral at a time” // Inside Higher Ed
A study by Professor Pierre Azoulay finds the passing of star scientists can benefit scientific research by opening the door to an influx of new ideas and contributors.
“Particle” robots work together to perform tasks // Scientific American
MIT researchers have developed a robotic system with multiple units that can operate as a cluster. “In our system, each particle is very simple, and there is no central control over the cluster,” explains Professor Daniela Rus.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scene at MIT
Last Friday, first-year MIT students participated in an Activities Midway hosted by the Association of Student Activities. Hundreds of students visited the the Johnson Athletic Center to learn about MIT clubs and organizations and to enjoy entertainment from some of the Institute’s student performing groups. Seen here, Tim the Beaver greeted first-years Binette Wadda (left) and Selam Bulti.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digit
18
Number of intramural sports open to the MIT community
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Watch This
As the first week of classes for the new semester drew to a close, first-year MIT undergraduates reflected on their transition into a new home. A video produced by sophomore Zoe Sheill provides a glimpse at the excitement, jitters, and hopes of the Class of 2023, as well as advice for a successful four years at MIT from upper-level students.
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