Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - MIT is building a ‘one-stop shop’ for 3D-printing robots [TechCrunch, 8 February 2021]

Title:

MIT is building a 'one-stop shop' for 3D-printing robots

 

Author:

Brian Heater

 

Published:

TechCrunch, 8 February 2021

Click here to read the article

 

From the article:

Additive manufacturing has proven an ideal solution for certain tasks, but the technology still lacks more traditional methods in a number of categories. One of the biggest is the requirement for post-printing assembly. 3D printers can create extremely complex components, but an outside party (be it human or machine) is required to put them together.

 

Harvard University & Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Coronavirus: Elite universities sue over US visa ruling

Title:
Coronavirus: Elite universities sue over US visa ruling

Published:
BBC News, 8 July 2020
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53337392

From the article:
Two elite US universities are suing immigration services over a decision to withdraw visas from foreign students whose courses move fully online.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA - The Next Generation of Batteries Could Be Built by Viruses

Title:
The Next Generation of Batteries Could Be Built by Viruses

Published:
Wired, 26 February 2020

From the article:
"Belcher’s dream of zipping around in a “virus-powered car” still hasn’t come true, but after years of work she and her colleagues at MIT are on the cusp of taking the technology out of the lab and into the real world."

To read this article:
https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-generation-of-batteries-could-be-built-by-viruses/

Short Article - AI can automatically rewrite outdated text in Wikipedia articles (by Jon Fingas)

Title:
AI can automatically rewrite outdated text in Wikipedia articles

Author:
Jon Fingas

Published:
Engadget, 12 February 2020

From the article:
"It's good to be skeptical of Wikipedia articles for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the possibility of outdated info -- human editors can only do so much. And while there are bots that can edit Wikipedia, they're usually limited to updated canned templates or fighting vandalism. MIT might have a more useful (not to mention more elegant) solution."

To read this article:
https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/12/mit-ai-automatically-rewrites-outdated-wikipedia-text/

Short Article: Get a Master's Degree from MIT - Without a Bachelor's or a High School Diploma

Title:
Get a Master's Degree from MIT - Without a Bachelor's or a High School Diploma 

Author:
Terri Williams

Published:
GoodCall, n.d.

From the article:
"A master's degree provides an advanced level of knowledge, and can result in promotions, raises, and even new career opportunities. It's great investment - but it is an investment. Grad school tuition average $30,000 at public schools and $40,000 at private ones. However, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a master's program that won't cost you an arm and a leg."

The MicroMasters of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consist of a number of free online interactive courses. 

However, when a learner needs an accredited/verified certificate payment is required to write the proctored examination, usually in the learner's own country. ["A proctored exam is an exam that is supervised by an approved, neutral person (proctor) who ensures the identity of the test taker and the integrity of the test taking environment." - StraigterLine Proctoring]

To read this short article:
https://www.goodcall.com/news/masters-degree-mit-011535/ [Website not available anymore]


MORE INFORMATION

What is a MicroMasters program credential from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
"A MicroMasters program credential is a professional and academic credential for online learners from anywhere in the world."

Learners who pass their exams can then "apply for an accelerated, on campus, master's degree program at MIT or other universities."

Examples of MITx MicroMasters Programs:

1. Supply Chain Management (6 courses)
This study area ia "an advanced, professional, graduate-level foundation in Supply Chain Management. Through the six online courses and capstone exam you will demonstrate your ability in the equivalent of one semester's worth of coursework at MIT."

2. Data, Economics, and Development Policy (6 courses)
"Grapple with some of the world's most pressing problems from a rigorous, data-driven perspective. Gain a strong foundation in microeconomics, development economics, probability and statistics, engage with cutting-edge researc, and develop hands-on skills in data anlysis and the evaluation of social programs."

3. Principles of Manufacturing (8 courses)
"Learn the principles of manufacturing: process control, production flow, supply chain and basic finance, from the world's #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department."

4. Statistics and Data Science (5 courses)
"From probability and statistics to data analysis and machine learning, master the skills needed to solve complex challenges with data." 

 
The MITx MicroMasters Programs webpage:
[Includes a short video titled: What is the MicroMasters Program Credentials?]
https://micromasters.mit.edu/


OTHER MicroMasters

See MicroMasters on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroMasters