Scene at MIT: PhD baby and her amazing mama
A new daughter helped Alejandra Falla PhD ’18 gain perspective on life — and her tiny MIT regalia stole the show at Commencement.
Department
Biological Engineering
Spotlight on engineering staff
The School of Engineering gives its 2018 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support.
Ingestible “bacteria on a chip” could help diagnose disease
Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding.
Ed Boyden and Feng Zhang named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators
MIT faculty members are among 19 top scientists selected from across the nation.
Showcasing the results of students' real-world research
SuperUROP and Masterworks participants share the findings of their intensive hands-on projects.
J-WEL names spring 2018 grant recipients
Education Innovation Grant program for pK-12 and higher education awards $400,000 to MIT faculty to support education innovation both at MIT and globally.
Seven from MIT named National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellows
Fellowships last for up to three years, covering full tuition and mandatory fees.
National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors for 2018
Finkelstein, Kardar, Wen, and Zhang honored for research achievements.
Calcium-based MRI sensor enables more sensitive brain imaging
System detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behavior.
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2018 poster winners
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
Eight from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2018
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.
Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteria
With aid of computer algorithm, researchers develop peptides more powerful than those found in nature.
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.
![“The thing that drew me to [biological engineering] in the first place was being able to help people,” Joseph says, “and [MIT] was the only school where I felt that goal was actually true of the curriculum.”](/sites/default/files/styles/term_page__news_article/public/images/201804/MIT_Student_Joseph-A1.jpg?itok=hhLYN3S3)
Jasmin Joseph: “I love the idea of making an impact on global health”
MIT senior and varsity softball co-captain brings positivity and determination to life-saving biology research.
School of Engineering first quarter 2018 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.