Overview
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-leading university for science, engineering and technology.
History
MIT was founded in 1861 in Boston and moved to its campus on the Cambridge side of the Charles River in 1916.
Today
MIT and the companies around it drive Cambridge's economy, with campus and lab security needs.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.