Asegun Henry wins National Science Foundation’s Alan T. Waterman Award
Mechanical engineering professor receives the NSF’s highest honor for an outstanding early-career scientist or engineer.
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Speedy robo-gripper reflexively organizes cluttered spaces
Rather than start from scratch after a failed attempt, the pick-and-place robot adapts in the moment to get a better hold.
Ingestible “electroceutical” capsule stimulates hunger-regulating hormone
The device, which uses electricity to boost hormone production in the stomach, could help to ease nausea and counteract appetite loss.
Six from MIT awarded 2023 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants.
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2023-24
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
Exploring the bow shock and beyond
PhD student Rishabh Datta seeks to further understanding of astrophysical phenomena.
Eight from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2023
The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members.
Moving perovskite advancements from the lab to the manufacturing floor
U.S. Department of Energy selects MIT to establish collaborative research center for optimizing the development of tandem solar modules.
Ellen Roche and Justin Solomon named Edgerton Award winners
The award recognizes exceptional distinction in teaching, research, and service at MIT.
Even as temperatures rise, this hydrogel material keeps absorbing moisture
MIT engineers identified an unusually absorbent material that could be used for passive cooling or water harvesting in warm climates.
MIT engineers devise technology to prevent fouling in photobioreactors for CO2 capture
Applying a small voltage to the walls of algae growing tanks can prevent cloudy buildup and allow more photosynthesis to happen.
Scientists uncover the amazing way sandgrouse hold water in their feathers
The structure of the desert birds’ belly feathers enables males to carry water over long distances to their chicks.
Robotic hand can identify objects with just one grasp
The three-fingered robotic gripper can “feel” with great sensitivity along the full length of each finger – not just at the tips.
Learning to design with atoms and molecules
A hands-on class teaches undergraduates the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and nanoscale science from inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom.
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
Eleven new faculty members join six of the school's academic departments and institutes.