Making cities smarter
MIT researchers are creating tools that synthesize and collect data so that urban planners can vastly improve the quality of urban life.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Alumnus returns to MIT with a perfect reunion record
At Tech Reunions June 2-5, Robert Smith '41, will celebrate 75 years since his graduation — as well as his perfect reunion attendance.
MIT at the Venice Biennale
On a global stage, MIT helps steer architecture toward solving worldwide challenges.
Finding a new formula for concrete
Researchers look to bones and shells as blueprints for stronger, more durable concrete.
J-WAFS awards $1.3 million in second round of seed grant funding
Principal investigators will receive grants of up to $100,000 per year for up to two years for innovative research on food and water challenges.
Coming together across expanses
Civil and environmental engineering activities at MIT 2016 Open House spark connections.
Crowdsourcing the Silver Line commute
New app from MIT researchers gathers rider feedback to improve Boston bus service.
There’s something in the air
Colette Heald studies atmospheric gases and particles, and how they affect air quality and climate.
MIT Energy Initiative awards nine seed fund grants for early-stage energy research
Winning teams will use grants to advance research in areas including fuel cells, solar-powered desalination, and impacts of electric vehicle charging on the power grid.
Designing a better built environment
Oral Buyukozturk develops innovative designs and technologies for durable, sustainable physical infrastructure projects.
MIT community galvanizes support for earthquake relief efforts
Community members are working on fundraising efforts in the wake of recent quakes in Ecuador and Japan.