Topic
Mechanical engineering
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Researchers find explanation for interacting giant, hidden ocean waves
Better simulations of internal tides may benefit sonar communications, protect offshore structures, and more.
September 28, 2016 -
Sharing the excitement of mechanical engineering research
Butterflies, Legos, and robotic insects — oh, my! MechE grad students showcase their latest projects.
September 23, 2016 -
Drive-by monitoring for urban streetlights
System developed at MIT could automate inspection for efficiency and maintenance issues.
September 16, 2016 -
Sixteen MIT grad students named Siebel Scholars for 2017
MIT graduate students from bioengineering, business, computer science, and energy fields are honored.
September 15, 2016 -
Basic training
New MakerLodge program ushers freshmen into the making community.
September 9, 2016 -
QS ranks MIT the world’s top university for 2016-17
Ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 42 disciplines.
September 5, 2016 -
Microchip enables fast, precise measurement of single-cell growth
Device that measures growth of many individual cells simultaneously could lead to rapid tests for antibiotics.
September 5, 2016 -
Rohit Karnik seeks sustainable solutions through nanotechnology
Engineer’s designs may help purify water, diagnose disease in remote regions of world.
September 1, 2016 -
Reducing runoff pollution by making spray droplets less bouncy
MIT researchers find a way to make pesticides stick to leaves instead of bouncing off.
August 30, 2016 -
Pushing through sand
Simple equation predicts force needed to push objects through granular and pasty materials.
August 29, 2016 -
3-D printed structures “remember” their shapes
Heat-responsive materials may aid in controlled drug delivery and solar panel tracking.
August 26, 2016 -
Sponge creates steam using ambient sunlight
Bubble-wrapped structure requires no mirrors or lenses to focus the sun’s heat.
August 22, 2016 -
New heads of house join undergraduate and graduate communities to start the fall semester
Areas of expertise include robotics, writing, physics, jewelry-making, and breakfast cereal.
August 18, 2016 -
Can today’s EVs make a dent in climate change?
Electric vehicles can meet drivers’ needs enough to replace nearly 90 percent of vehicles now on the road.
August 15, 2016 -
J-WAFS Solutions program awards $750,000 in commercialization grants
Four new projects and one renewal receive $150,000 in funding for 2016-2017.
August 12, 2016 -
Needles that hit the right mark
New sensor could help anesthesiologists place needles for epidurals and other medical procedures.
August 11, 2016 -
When to get your head out of the game
Wearable sensor for athletes detects potential head injuries, gathers data on hard hits.
August 11, 2016 -
Fighting ALS with mind, hand, and heart
With support from the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program, an MIT spinoff is creating assistive technology for people with ALS.
July 29, 2016 -
Gliding from classroom to market
Treaded hand truck created as class project is now making downstairs deliveries safer.
July 28, 2016 -
Dan Frey named D-Lab faculty director
Professor of mechanical engineering brings a long association with D-Lab and a commitment to design for the developing world.
July 27, 2016