New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics
National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies.
Carolena Ruprecht: On board with nuclear engineering for the Navy
Following graduation this June, senior Carolena Ruprecht will lead a crew maintaining nuclear-powered systems for the U.S. Navy.
Defense Secretary Carter visits MIT for innovation discussion
Dialogue with defense secretary focuses on bolstering leading-edge manufacturing.
Metal defects can be eliminated by cyclic loading
Finding shows small amounts of repeated stretching can eliminate crystal defects in nanoscale metal parts.
Technology confronts disasters
Research and development at MIT Lincoln Laboratory will help agencies better respond to disasters and humanitarian crises.
MIT team places sixth at international DARPA Robotics Challenge
CSAIL team just misses winning the grand prize after programming a 400-lb humanoid robot to lift beams, climb stairs, and drive a car.
New nanogel for drug delivery
Self-healing gel can be injected into the body and act as a long-term drug depot.
Navy training game earns accolade at international conference
Interactive game developed by Lincoln Laboratory and the Office of Naval Research to teach ship defense is named Best Government Game at the Serious Games Showcase and Challenge.
Military medicine
Senior Laura Lu’s years at MIT have included cancer research, ROTC leadership, and prosthesis trials — and she aims to put her talents to use one day as a Navy surgeon.
Ocean engineering students set stage for a smarter fleet
New data redefines the operational profile for class of U.S. Navy ships
Diving into nuclear policy
Whether he’s in a Navy submarine or in Washington, you’ll find MIT senior Cameron McCord at the intersection of nuclear engineering, policy and service.
Jarillo-Herrero, Lu named ONR Young Investigators
Two assistant professors at MIT are among 16 recipients nationwide.