Dirty physics
Franz-Josef Ulm explores the physics of dirty materials and messy systems to advance sustainable infrastructure and clean energy technology.
Training ‘small-planet’ engineers
‘Global Principles’ course challenges students at MIT and the University of Tokyo to develop a cross-cultural, systems approach to materials science and engineering.
MIT community: #ILookLikeanEngineer
MIT alumni, staff, faculty, and students enthusiastically join a social media campaign supporting diversity in engineering.
Could a pen change how we diagnose brain function?
Team from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab detects dementia using AI and a digital pen.
A bipedal robot with human reflexes
New human-machine interface keeps robot balanced, with human reflexes.
Robots collaborate to deliver meds, supplies, and even drinks
Bots from the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab work together more effectively in the face of uncertainty.
A small, modular, efficient fusion plant
New design could finally help to bring the long-sought power source closer to reality.
Beauty business based on MIT bioengineering
Living Proof, a hair care corporation based on research emerging from the Langer Lab at MIT, has won 80 awards and counting.
How chronic inflammation can lead to cancer
Researchers discover how the immune system can create cancerous DNA mutations when fighting off infection.
MIT awarded Dept. of Energy grant to create and deploy energy-saving travel information and incentives system
$4 million grant will determine whether travel choices can be influenced by data and rewards to save energy.
President Obama invites MIT entrepreneurs to give demo at the White House
Wireless motion-tracking device from CSAIL researchers is among highlighted innovations at “Demo Day.”
Daniel Blankschtein honored with McDonald Mentoring Award
Professor of chemical engineering is noted for his commitment to advising and supporting students.
“Yolks” and “shells” improve rechargeable batteries
Aluminum could give a big boost to capacity and power of lithium-ion batteries.