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Professor Emeritus Barry Vercoe, a pioneering force in computer music, dies at 87

Widely known for his Synthetic Performer, Csound language, and work on the MPEG-4 audio standard, Vercoe positioned MIT as a hub for music technology through leadership roles

Summer 2025 reading from MIT

Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.

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

Students and staff work together for MIT’s first “No Mow May”

With advocacy from GSC Sustain, the No Mow May project supports pollinator habitats and provides educational opportunities.

After more than a decade of successes, ESI’s work will spread out across the Institute

Architecture's John Fernandez will step down as head of the Environmental Solutions Initiative, as its components will become part of the Climate Project and other entities.

Faces of MIT: Lorena Tovar

As assistant director for academic programs for the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Lorena Tovar connects with and supports both faculty and students.

Highlights from MIT’s first-ever Artfinity festival

Offerings included talks, concerts, and interactive installations.

At MIT, Lindsay Caplan reflects on artistic crossroads where humans and machines meet

In the inaugural STUDIO.nano Resonance Lecture, the Brown University assistant professor traced how artists in the 1960s delved into early computer science, cybernetics, and

Advanced Degree Ceremony

The SA+P Commencement Ceremony takes place Thursday, May 29th at 11:00 am in Kresge Auditorium.