Departments
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Collegiate inventors awarded 2017 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for inventive solutions to challenges in health care, transportation, food and agriculture, and consumer devices.
April 19, 2017 -
Mexico City “Better World” event showcases the MIT community in Latin America
Guest speakers offer stories of MIT’s connectivity and innovation.
April 12, 2017 -
Shaping public policy in the nation's capital
Alumni continue an enduring tradition of MIT service.
April 12, 2017 -
Exploring the impact of Margaret MacVicar’s legacy on education at MIT
Faculty and students share their perspectives on the value of undergraduate research at “Pushing Boundaries” event.
April 6, 2017 -
Making better decisions when outcomes are uncertain
A simple statistical trick could help make a ubiquitous model of decision processes more accurate.
March 21, 2017 -
Disorder can be good
Researchers discover that chaos makes carbon materials lighter and stronger.
March 17, 2017 -
Two from MIT recognized as outstanding engineering leaders
Grad students Kristen Railey and Alexander Feldstein were named to the Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” for 2017.
March 15, 2017 -
Media Lab sets sights on space
MIT Media Lab event, Beyond the Cradle, launches a new initiative to explore the final frontier.
March 14, 2017 -
Commercial space: Can we privatize our way to the stars?
Annual conference explores the rise and distant future of the private space industry.
March 14, 2017 -
MIT graduate programs earn top marks from US News
Graduate engineering and economics programs are No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
March 14, 2017 -
James Mar, former AeroAstro department head and Air Force chief scientist, dies at 96
Longtime MIT professor was known for key contributions to aircraft and spacecraft designs.
March 8, 2017 -
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
March 8, 2017 -
Study: Volkswagen’s excess emissions will lead to 1,200 premature deaths in Europe
Countries hit hardest by automaker’s emissions scandal include Germany, Poland, France, and Czech Republic.
March 3, 2017 -
Safe at any speed
MIT’s Hyperloop team levitates through its first test-run competition.
February 14, 2017 -
Eight MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering
New members have made advances in artificial skin, wireless communications, nanotechnology, hydrology, and cancer treatment.
February 10, 2017 -
Researchers add a splash of human intuition to planning algorithms
Incorporating strategies from skilled human planners improves automatic planners’ performance.
February 7, 2017 -
Rocket woman
An LA-area alumna is on board for the new space race.
February 6, 2017 -
Featured video: MIT Hyperloop
MIT is one of 30 student teams testing high-speed concept pods as part of a SpaceX Hyperloop competition.
January 25, 2017 -
MIT Air Force ROTC Detachment 365 named best in the nation
January 18, 2017 -
Martin York named U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year
Graduate student in AeroAstro recognized for exemplary military performance, academics, and physical fitness.
December 29, 2016