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LocationBartos Theatre, MIT Media Lab DescriptionThe MIT Media Laboratory is launching a Social Health Initiative, and a series of inaugura…
Locationde Rothschild Room (E15-283) DescriptionThe MIT Media Laboratory is launching a Social Health Initiative, and a series of inaugural…
Former Visiting Scholar
The Space Exploration Initiative will be sharing eight paper presentations at the International Astronautical Congress in Washington DC
On May 23, 2022, Wiring WIC, a virtual symposium hosted by the WIC Health and Technology Initiative—a project of New America in collaborat…
Dr. Katlyn Turner presents "Towards Intersectional Equity in Complex Sociotechnical Systems" at the University of Michigan.
MIT is creating the Health and Life Sciences Collaborative to drive high-impact solutions through interdisciplinary projects spanning engin…
Instead of building on a reactive health-care system centered around treating disease rather than preventing it, the Lab's Social Health Li…
MIT Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative
Canan Dagdeviren talks to Sharon Kedar about the latest generation of the wearable ultrasound scanner Conformable Decoders is developing.
The presentation will highlight the work of the Space Enabled research group at the MIT Media Lab.
The July edition of the Media Lab Focus series for member companies starts next week! The theme is New Health, and wil…
Dr. Mitchell Kirschner presents at the Integrate23 Digital Engineering Conference applying the EVDT Framework to Disaster ManagementDr. Mit…
Engaging with Space through Technology + CreativityExperts explore new ways to connect with space through technology and creativity. Paneli…
Peer review of grant applications is the cornerstone of the US research enterprise. Scientists are routinely asked to serve as peer reviewe…
Peer review of grant applications is the cornerstone of the US research enterprise. Scientists are routinely asked to serve as peer reviewe…
Peer review of grant applications is the cornerstone of the US research enterprise. Scientists are routinely asked to serve as peer reviewe…
LocationE14-633 DescriptionThe continued miniaturization of computational devices is set to revolutionize the field of healthcare and healt…
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of BSN, this special panel discussion is set to unveil the intricate journey of wearable computing a…
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of BSN, this special panel discussion is set to unveil the intricate journey of wearable computing a…
The internet enabled people to easily call each other without a phone company, send a document without a mail carrier, or publish an articl…
MIT Future Founders Initiative announces prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech.
Shen J, DiPaola D, Ali S, Sap M, Park H, Breazeal C. Empathy Toward Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Experiences and the Role of Transparency in Mental Health and Social Support Chatbot Design: Comparative Study. JMIR Ment Health 2024;11:e62679. URL: https://mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e62679. DOI: 10.2196/62679
Former Head of Strategic Partnerships, DCI
Democratizing access to space.
Former Research Scientist
Dr. Canan Dagdeviren, Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab, participated in WHAM's Fall Forum, "Innovating Women’s Health: From The Lab to …
Mohan, A. "Health Technology: Design of Bandage-Sized Wireless Sensors and Effect of Ambient Displays on Social Support and Diabetes Management"
Kristen Dorsey discusses developments in soft mechanical sensors, 3D printed textiles, and the need for culture change in academia.
We are developing a mobile phone-based platform to assist people with chronic diseases, panic-anxiety disorders, or addictions. Making use …
"Guidelines for Lab Design: Health and Safety Considerations"
This will be a virtual event as part of the 16th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI 2022)
The DCI’s position between academia and industry, their policy on conflicts of interest, and their most fascinating research topics.
New program, Advancing Wellness, combines academics with on-the-ground initiatives to promote better health at MIT and beyond.
Professor of Media Arts and Sciences; MIT Dean for Digital Learning
Professor Danielle Wood, Dr. Katlyn Turner, and David Colby Reed will present on "Sustainability in Earth and Space" at AIAA ASCEND.
Dr. Valentina Sumini participated as invited speaker to the Space Week at EXPO Dubai 2020 in occasion of the panel "The lunar space economy…
Stibe, Agnis. "Persuasive Cities: Health Behavior Change at Scale." Alexander Meschtscherjakov Boris De Ruyter Verena Fuchsberger Martin Murer (2016): 42.
As of 2021, the MIT Media Lab's Social Machines group has merged with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication. The Laboratory fo…
Secure AI Labs, founded by alumna Anne Kim and MIT Professor Manolis Kellis, anonymizes data for AI researchers.
The Autism & Communication Technology Initiative utilizes the unique features of the Media Lab to foster the development of innovative …
Balderas-Cejudo, A., Iruretagoyena, M., Alonso, L., Church, M., Izquierdo, L., Hill, I., & Larson, K. (2025). Gastronomy and Beyond: A collaborative Initiative for Rethinking Food’s Role in Society, Sustainability, and Territory. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 101118.
Pasts and Presents is a visualization of activity in a space, both current and in the past. The visualization is an abstract, animated imag…
This project aimed at enhancing the social-emotional and educational experiences of Arabic-speaking refugee children. The project leverages…
Burd, L. "Technological Initiatives for Social Empowerment: Design Experiments in Technology-Supported Youth Participation and Local Civic Engagement"
Highlighting work from Danielle Wood, Sharif Islam, Ufuoma Ovienmhada, Katlyn Turner, and Priscilla Baltezar.
Living in space could have significant physical and mental impacts on astronauts. Wearables have the potential to play a critical role in m…
The MIT Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative is pushing the boundaries of space exploration innovation across the Media Lab’s many health…
Research Affiliate
Wunsch, M., Millonig, A., Seer, S., Schechtner, K., Stibe, A., & Chin, R. C. (2016). Challenged to bike: assessing the potential impact of gamified cycling initiatives. evaluation, 23, 24.
Dykes, G., Groff, J., Renfrew-Knight, H., & Sutch, D. (2010). Driving Social Innovation in Education. An HP white paper.
Minoo Rathnasabapathy, Elena Cirkovic, and Maya Slavin will present at this year's AIAA Ascend conference.
Space sustainability and mechanisms for the coordination of space traffic are drawing increasing attention from the associated technical and
Can we enable social connectivity between astronauts and people on Earth through an embodied agent?Astronauts actively communicate with the…
A new collab with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication empowers young people to shape the future of journalism and civic dialogue
Bitcoin’s (un)common goodDigital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab Launches New Bitcoin Software and Security Effort with Industry L…
Erica S. Spatz, Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, John S. Rumsfeld, and Mintu P. Turakhia; guest editors Stephen H. Friend, Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, Rosalind W. Picard, Jeffrey M. Drazen. "Wearable Digital Health Technologies for Monitoring in Cardiovascular Medicine." New England Journal of Medicine 2024; 390:346-356. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra2301903
In "A HeARTfelt Robot", we designed a social robot interaction for children age 7-11 that helped them practice their social-emotional learn…