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MIT Researchers ‘Speak Objects into Existence’ using AI and Robotics
MAD Associate Director Maria C. Yang: Interim Dean of Engineering
MIT D-Lab spinout True Moringa featured on CNN
iPod Inventor and Nest Founder Tony Fadell Named MAD’s Inaugural Designer in Residence
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Introducing the 2025 MAD Design Fellows
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