Catching some rays — lots of them
New MIT design for a metamaterial could be far more efficient at capturing sunlight than existing solar cells.
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Mechanical Engineering
Sometimes the quickest path is not a straight line
New methods and software developed at MIT can predict optimal paths for automated underwater vehicles.
The helper
Senior puts engineering skills, desire to serve toward improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
They’re mastering manufacturing
A distinctive MIT program trains engineers and managers who want to build careers on the leading edge of industrial production.
Making droplets drop faster
New nanopatterned surfaces could improve the efficiency of powerplants and desalination systems.
Paola Cappellaro wins AFOSR Young Investigator Award
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering assistant professor is investigating a bottom-up approach to quantum information devices.
Five MIT engineers named to National Academy of Engineering
Several Institute alumni also among 66 new members announced today.
New tool for analyzing solar-cell materials
Website offers a way of optimizing solar cell materials and production.
Olesnavage wins 2012 Dean A. Horn Award
Undergraduate lays the groundwork for detection of submarine groundwater discharge in Cyprus.
Up, down and all around
One MIT senior traveled the planet’s most remote areas before landing at the Institute, where he now works on engineering better thermoelectric devices.
Kaitlyn Nealon named to Capital One Academic All-America Women's Soccer Team
Sophomore defender becomes fourth player in the history of the women's soccer program to earn honor.
A test of teamwork, engineering skill and endurance across the Australian Outback
After placing 15th in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge, MIT’s Solar Electric Vehicle Team reflects on their experience and looks ahead to the future.
Helping robots hold on
MIT researchers design a ‘controllable adhesion system’ for underwater robots.
