Designing in a pandemic to fight a pandemic
The capstone senior design class in biological engineering, 20.380 (Biological Engineering Design), took on its most immediate challenge ever.
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With campus as a test bed, climate action starts and continues at MIT
MIT serves as a laboratory for a multifaceted approach to address the Institute’s own contributions to climate change.
Discovery allows early detection of shade avoidance syndrome
SMART researchers use Raman spectroscopy for early detection of SAS, which can help farmers better monitor plant health and improve crop yields.
Seeing the values behind the numbers
In a new book, “Data Action,” Associate Professor Sarah Williams issues a call for thinking ethically about data today.
When playing favorites can hurt growth
Study finds China’s industrial-park policy is better for productivity when political connections are not a factor.
Meghan Davis named 2022 Mitchell Scholar
The MIT senior will pursue postgraduate studies in global health in Ireland.
Chalk Radio shares MIT’s teaching techniques with the world
Podcast from MIT OpenCourseWare showcasing the Institute’s inspiring instructors and their courses enters second season.
MIT Center for Real Estate announces new leadership team
Siqi Zheng and Kairos Shen to emphasize innovative research and interdisciplinary connections for global impact.
A storyteller dedicated to environmental justice
Exploring her identity through writing has clarified senior Mimi Wahid’s desire to serve rural Southern communities like her hometown.
Autonomous boats could be your next ride
Five years in the making, MIT’s autonomous floating vessels get a size upgrade and learn a new way to communicate aboard the waters.
Universities should lead the way on climate action, MIT panelists say
An online symposium explores roles for research universities and outlines the Institute’s efforts to be a testbed for research and policy innovations.
3 Questions: The price of privacy in ride-sharing app performance
JTL Urban Mobility Lab researchers examine the effects of protecting user data privacy on the efficiency and service quality of ride-sharing applications.
Comparing the benefits of scooter-sharing vs. bike-sharing
Studying usage in Singapore, MIT and SMART researchers find scooter rentals allow for increased sharing frequency and fewer vehicles needed.
3 Questions: Frank Levy and Arshia Mehta on warehousing and trucking in response to Covid-19
Work of the Future research brief looks at changes in two supply-chain industries in the wake of the pandemic.
Winners of 2020 Teaching With Digital Technology Award recognized for their innovations
Thirty-one MIT instructors honored for digital teaching excellence in extraordinary circumstances.