Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

In Cambridge, Massachusetts, there is a private land-grant research institution called the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Since its founding in 1861, MIT has contributed significantly to the advancement of science and technology, placing it among the best educational institutions in the world. MIT was established in response to the growing industrialization of the US and followed the model of the polytechnic universities in Europe, emphasizing laboratory training in applied science and engineering. The institute's urban campus, which is more than a mile (1.6 km) long and runs alongside the Charles River, is home to a number of significant off-campus buildings, including the Bates Center, the Haystack Observatory, and the MIT Lincoln Laboratory, as well as affiliated research facilities like the Broad and Whitehead Institutes.

Even by end of December 2021, MIT has 98 Nobel laureates, 26 Turing Award winners, and 8 Fields Medalists among its alumni, faculty, or researchers. In addition, MIT has produced 41 astronauts, and 16 Chief Scientists of the US. Air Force, 58 National Medal of Science winners, 29 National Medals of Technology and Innovation winners, 50 MacArthur Fellows, 80 Marshall Scholars, and a large number of heads of state. The university also boasts a vibrant entrepreneurship culture, and many well-known businesses were started by or co-founded by MIT graduates. The Association of American Universities (AAU) member MIT is the recipient of the most Sloan Research Fellowships in North America.

Website: https://www.mit.edu/