Departments
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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True Diversity: A Multiplier in Global STEM Innovation
Special event will focus on STEM education
March 24, 2014 -
Mentoring: It's the network
MacVicar Day explores how to create more ways to mentor MIT undergraduates.
March 21, 2014 -
AeroAstro professor David Miller named NASA’s chief technologist
Miller will serve as NASA’s principal advisor and advocate on technology policy and programs.
March 13, 2014 -
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick visits MIT’s SMART Centre in Singapore
Governor’s visit spurs a discussion regarding transportation, ‘Big Data,’ and information technology.
December 24, 2013 -
MIT team competing in DARPA Robotics Challenge; webcast on Friday and Saturday
The MIT DARPA Robotics Challenge Team will be competing alongside 16 other teams for a spot in the Finals.
December 18, 2013 -
SMART Driverless golf cart provides a glimpse into a future of autonomous vehicles
Fleet of self-driving cars could solve the “first-and last-mile" problem.
December 9, 2013 -
Rescuing the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA crewmembers reflect on the most complex space repair in history.
November 14, 2013 -
MIT to co-lead federal aviation environment center
AeroAstro labs will research sustainable aviation solutions for the FAA.
October 23, 2013 -
Big plans for small spacecraft
Paulo Lozano is designing tiny ion thrusters for the next generation of satellites
October 22, 2013 -
Coming home to MIT
Alum of MIT middle and high school programs returns to begin doctorate program in aerospace engineering
October 21, 2013 -
Who’s the ace among aces?
New tool helps identify astronauts with better spatial skills.
October 18, 2013 -
Space weather’s effects on satellites
MIT study finds that high-energy electrons in space may be to blame for some satellite failures.
September 17, 2013 -
U.S. News ranks MIT seventh overall among U.S. universities
Institute’s undergraduate engineering program is again ranked No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
September 10, 2013 -
Inflatable antennae could give CubeSats greater reach
Design inflates with a powder that turns into gas.
September 6, 2013 -
Study: Air pollution causes 200,000 early deaths each year in the U.S.
New MIT study finds vehicle emissions are the biggest contributor to these premature deaths.
August 29, 2013 -
Building stronger multifunctional composites
Carbon nanotube deicing technologies developed at MIT could be in flight tests as early as next year.
August 12, 2013 -
NASA discusses next manned spacecraft with visiting high school students
Participants in Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science, Women's Technology Program, and Interphase Edge hear insiders' perspective on the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
July 24, 2013 -
Daniel Hastings named director of SMART
Former dean of undergraduate education will lead joint Singapore-MIT center starting in January.
July 18, 2013 -
Tweddle named Boeing Engineering Student of the Year
July 3, 2013 -
New algorithm finds best routes for one-way car sharing
The most efficient car-sharing, researchers find, also includes shuttle services.
June 24, 2013