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A collage of seven professionally dressed adults, consisting of six men and one woman, all smiling or with neutral expressions, photographed in various indoor settings.

MIT and SoE community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026

The strength of “infinite hope”

Judah Cohen’s model won first place for the fall season in the 2025 AI WeatherQuest subseasonal forecasting competition. The winning model combined machine-learning pattern recognition with the same Arctic diagnostics Cohen has refined over decades. The model detected a potential cold surge in mid-December for the U.S. East Coast weeks before such signals typically arise. The forecast was widely publicized in the media in real-time.

Decoding the Arctic to predict winter weather

MIT researchers have developed a parking-aware navigation system that helps drivers identify lots offering the optimal balance between proximity to their destination and the likelihood of available spaces.

Parking-aware navigation system could prevent frustration and emissions

A new soft robotic arm can safely operate close to the human body without causing discomfort or injury. The AI control system is well-suited for assistive scenarios like showering, where the arm can help wipe the back — supporting people with limited mobility and easing the load on caregivers.

A neural blueprint for human-like intelligence in soft robots

“My goal is to be a bridge between Europe and the U.S. in this space of national security, AI, and cybersecurity, bringing my knowledge to both sides,” says Strahinja Janjusevic.

Enhancing maritime cybersecurity with technology and policy