The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 1861 to foster "useful knowledge" during American industrialization. With a global reputation, MIT excels in research, technology, and education. The university's motto is "Mens et Manus," meaning "Mind and Hand," which reflects its emphasis on combining academic rigor with a hands-on, learning-by-doing approach.
MIT's community includes over 11,886 students and 17,490 employees, including faculty. The university is known for its highly selective admissions, with an undergraduate acceptance rate of only 5%. MIT's campus extends over a mile along the Charles River and includes notable modernist buildings connected by an extensive corridor system. The university's entrepreneurial culture has led its faculty and alumni to found many successful companies. As of October 2024, 105 Nobel laureates, 26 Turing Award winners, and 8 Fields Medalists have been affiliated with MIT as alumni, faculty members, or researchers.
MIT is currently involved in research, including how knowledge workers integrate AI and AI's impact on business models. MIT researchers are also exploring transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technology that can precisely stimulate deep regions of the brain.