MechE spinoff launches all-terrain wheelchair in U.S.
Based on an original design for use in developing countries, new Freedom Chair is specially designed for U.S. and European markets.
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New device could make large biological circuits practical
Innovation from MIT could allow many biological components to be connected to produce predictable effects.
A revolution in higher education
Sanjay Sarma is leading an educational revolution now underway in higher education.
Wind energy reaches greater heights
Startup’s on-site fabrication process makes taller wind turbines more feasible.
MechE-ChemE startup named Gold Winner at 2014 MassChallenge
DropWise manufactures hydrophobic coating for power plants that can significantly decrease CO2 emissions.
Searching for global water and food solutions
John Lienhard leads coordinated interdisciplinary research efforts to confront resource challenges at the Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab.
Team of MechE and CSAIL students wins grand prize in Maritime RobotX Challenge
Students partnered with Olin College of Engineering students to build an unmanned surface vehicle.
Outside-the-box thinker
Senior Nathan Spielberg uses 3-D printing to build everything from nanoscale chips to houses.
MIT startups win big at MassChallenge
In annual competition, 12 MIT-affiliated teams earn grants and prizes to launch their businesses.
CSAIL, MechE marine experts win international self-driving boat competition
MIT marine experts win international RobotX self-driving boat competitionMIT students join Olin College to finish first in RobotX Challenge.
Getting the salt out
Study shows electrodialysis can provide cost-effective treatment of salty water from fracked wells.
No more crying over spilled milk
“Make The Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon” brings tech out of the bubble and into the bottle.
Big step in battling bladder disease
Novel device that stays in the bladder and slowly releases drugs sells to pharmaceutical giant.
