Over 2000 years ago, Greek mathematician Euclid drastically influenced how we perceive shapes. Adding a modern facet to these ancient teachings, Justin Solomon is leveraging modern geometric methods to confront complex issues often unrelated to shapes. As an Associate Professor in the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a member of MIT’s…
Drawing influence from over 2,000 years ago, MIT Professor Justin Solomon is building upon the works of Greek mathematician Euclid - the father of geometry, using modern geometric techniques to tackle difficult problems, often not related to shapes. Solomon works in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as part of the Computer Science…
Photolithography, a process used to etch features onto surfaces like computer chips and optical lenses, often results in devices that underperform due to tiny variations during manufacturing. To address this, researchers from MIT and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have employed machine learning to create a digital simulator that replicates a specific photolithography manufacturing…
Researchers at MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have developed a system that educates a user on when to trust an AI assistant's recommendations. During the onboarding process, the user practices collaborating with the AI using training exercises and receives feedback on their and the AI's performance. This system led to a 5% improvement…
Last summer, MIT called upon the academic community to provide papers that suggest effective approaches and policy recommendations in the field of generative AI. Expectations were surpassed when 75 proposals were received. After reviewing these submissions, the institution funded 27 of the proposed projects.
During the fall, the response to a second call for proposals…
Santa Claus can deliver presents worldwide in one night, but for companies like FedEx, this task isn't so simple - and it is so complex, dedicated software is often used to solve it. Known as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver, the software breaks down this vast optimization problem into smaller pieces and then employs…
A group of MIT researchers has developed a machine learning (ML) approach that could revolutionize the way we design catalysts for chemical reactions. The method simplifies the intricate process of designing new compounds or alloys, traditionally dependent on the intuition of experienced chemists, by using ML to provide more detailed information than conventional techniques can.
The…
Assessing a community’s risk of extreme weather events – such as catastrophic storms and catastrophic flooding – is a key task for policymakers who are trying to prepare for the potential impacts of global climate change. Despite major advancements in technology and modeling techniques, however, these forecasts leave a lot to be desired. Now, a…
Companies like FedEx find the task of efficiently routing holiday packages massively complex, often requiring the use of specialized software to find a solution. This software, called a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver, is used to break down large optimization problems into smaller bits and find the best solution using algorithms. However, this process can…
Eric Evans, the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, will be stepping down from his position on July 1, 2024, after an 18-year tenure. Following this, he will be assuming the role of fellow in the director's office at Lincoln Laboratory, as well as hold an appointment as a senior fellow in the Security Studies Program…