Topic
Developing countries
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Reliable energy for all
Graduate student Prosper Nyovanie wants to power off-grid communities worldwide with scalable solar electric systems.
June 12, 2018 -
J-WAFS awards over $1.3 million in fourth round of seed grant funding
Eleven principal investigators from six MIT departments will receive grants totaling over $1.3 million, overhead free, for research on food and water challenges.
May 25, 2018 -
A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.
May 21, 2018 -
Device that recycles vaporized water from power plants wins MIT $100K
Eight teams pitched business ideas, and three took home cash prizes, at the annual entrepreneurship competition.
May 16, 2018 -
Workshop explores intertwined future of food production, water, and climate
Choices by consumers and farmers can help limit global warming, but climate change may also curtail those choices in the future.
May 11, 2018 -
Study: Health benefits will offset cost of China’s climate policy
A 4 percent reduction per year in carbon dioxide emissions should net $339 billion in health savings in 2030, researchers estimate.
April 23, 2018 -
Tata Center adds eight new projects to its 2018-2019 portfolio
MIT principal investigators will receive funding and support for projects seeking an impact in the developing world.
April 12, 2018 -
3Q: Juliana Mitkiewicz on sustainable development and empowering women in developing countries
Former MIT D-Lab visiting graduate student is helping local communities address environmental challenges, improve regional economies, and promote gender equality.
April 6, 2018 -
Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies celebrates 50th anniversary
SPURS Fellows serve as agents of change in international development.
April 6, 2018 -
Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab holds second J-WEL Week
Representatives of member organizations and invited guests from 23 countries gather to promote excellence and transformation in global education.
March 19, 2018 -
A deep dive into the effects of trade
MIT economist David Atkin looks beneath the surface of global commerce.
February 4, 2018 -
Startup aims to make vision care more accessible in developing world
Portable device can generate corrective lens prescriptions in areas with no optometry care.
January 10, 2018 -
Turning any room into an operating room
With a product called SurgiBox, grad student Sally Miller hopes to make safe, clean surgery possible anywhere.
January 8, 2018 -
How to turn clinicians into makers
Providing training and resources, MakerHealth helps nurses and doctors hack medical equipment to improve patient care.
December 19, 2017 -
No more blackouts?
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
November 8, 2017 -
Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab holds inaugural J-WEL Week
Educators, researchers, policy makers, and technologists from 27 countries gather to spark a global renaissance in education for all learners.
October 9, 2017 -
Designing for a more equitable world
D-Lab founder Amy Smith teaches MIT students to tap into the heart of international development.
October 6, 2017 -
Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges
MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.
September 21, 2017 -
Empowering young entrepreneurs in West Africa
MBA student Meghan McCormick leads a venture that helps African youth develop small businesses.
September 17, 2017 -
One vaccine injection could carry many doses
Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
September 14, 2017