Author: Katharine Dunn
OA research in the news: Why is Usain Bolt so fast?
As Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt runs today for his second gold medal of the London Olympic Games, many spectators wonder: how does he go...
OA research in the news: Physicists win presidential awards
Two physicists were among five MIT professors given Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers last month. The awards, named by President Obama,...
OA research in the news: Biologist Kaiser named MIT provost
Biology Professor Chris Kaiser started his job as provost last week, succeeding MIT’s new president, Rafael Reif. Kaiser, a cell biologist who studies protein...
OA research in the news: Zebrafish offer clues to autism
Researchers led by biologist Hazel Sive are using zebrafish to help learn about the biological mechanisms behind human brain disorders like autism. In a...
Open access research in the news
MIT researchers tackle big data MIT will host an Intel-sponsored research center to look at ways of handling “big data,” collections of data so...
Open access research in the news
MIT researchers bid adieu to sticky condiments It is a problem familiar to most of us: The last ounces of ketchup just won’t shake...
Open access research in the news
Economist Finkelstein wins John Bates Clark Medal The American Economic Association has named Amy Finkelstein winner of the 2012 John Bates Clark Medal, a...
Open access research in the news
CSAIL’s Agarwal named head of edX Earlier this month MIT and Harvard announced a partnership to launch edX, a nonprofit that will offer free...
Open access research in the news
CSAIL professor celebrated as outstanding woman in computer science In April, CSAIL professor Nancy Lynch was named the Athena Lecturer, an annual award from...