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Explore a career path in Computing & Computer Technology

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of available computer science jobs is expected to grow by 26% within the next decade.

From software engineering, to web development, cybersecurity, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the field of computer science continues to offer numerous and exciting opportunities. As you explore your career options, focus on what challenges you would like to address, and what skills you need to acquire to be qualified to do that.

While there is no shortage of tech jobs in tech companies, you can also look for similar opportunities in sectors that may intersect with your other interests, e.g. healthcare, education, gaming/entertainment, government, or research.


Four MIT Faculty Named to Forbes’ 2026 “50 Over 50” Innovation List

Four MIT faculty members have been named to Forbes’ 2026 “50 Over 50: Innovation” list, which recognizes influential women who are shaping their fields and communities through leadership, innovation, and impact. As highlighted by MIT News, this year’s honorees include …

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Can a $350 Million Gift Change AI’s Trajectory?

Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s mega-gift aims to develop ethically grounded AI leaders and accelerate America’s competitiveness.

By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In 2018, ChatGPT was four years away and artificial intelligence was a wonky concern for …

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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing

MIT Schwarzman College of Computing | April 29, 2026

The following is a joint announcement by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and IBM.

IBM and MIT today announced the launch of the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, advancing their long-standing collaboration …

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