As the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine played out in front of millions around the globe, five MIT EMBA alumni decided to step in and help. Here’s how they used knowledge gained directly from the program, to developing frameworks to solve some of the country’s most pressing issues.
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Georgia Perakis focuses her work on pricing and supply chains, using AI to help retailers better predict demand and determine optimal promotional strategies based on different variables.
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Some of the most tragic ferry accidents in recent years have been the result of pilot error. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have found a solution—remove the pilot. Their new autonomous vessel, Roboat II, relies on algorithms, similar to those in ...
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Reken Co-Founder and CEO Shuman Ghosemajumder, MBA ’02, shared his big-picture insights into AI and cybersecurity during the February 2024 MIT Sloan Alumni Online session.
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UNMAS tasked A-Lab with developing a machine learning model that could use satellite imagery to detect the presence of buildings and roads—key indicators of development— in areas of Afghanistan that UNMAS had cleared of explosives.
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This year, the MIT Sloan alumni community had a lot to say. Look no further to see what Sloanies thought about literacy, technology, artificial intelligence, and MIT Sloan itself—among other things—in 2024.
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“We’re looking for innovative ways to combine people and computers by taking advantage of what each does best,” says Tom Malone.
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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, deep technology is emerging as a pivotal force shaping the future of nations. Nowhere is this transformative potential more evident than in Africa, a continent brimming with untapped opportunities and a thriving ecosystem of in...
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From designing and creating environmentally sound materials to fostering connections between organizations and inclusivity experts, ventures founded and managed by MIT and MIT Sloan alumnae are making positive impacts on the world.
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The extended MIT Sloan alumni community had many unique stories to tell this year.
