School of Engineering

Flextronics joins MIT Forum Advisory Board

One of world’s largest manufacturing and supply chain solutions companies will collaborate with board on industry challenges and opportunities.

January 18, 2013

The Aaronson-Arkhipov sampling experiment can be thought of as the quantum-optical equivalent of a Galton board, a 19th-century device invented to illustrate some basic principles of probability theory.

Research update: Multiple steps toward the ‘quantum singularity’

Over three days in December, four research groups announced progress on a quantum-computing proposal made two years ago by MIT researchers.

January 18, 2013

'I think about this rare opportunity I have, to come to MIT to study, and I think I should cherish it and make the most of it,' Eric Trac says.

Finding his voice

First-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.

January 17, 2013

James Utterback honored as exemplar of excellence

Professor was honored by KU Leuven at its bi-annual Leuven International Forum.

January 16, 2013

The gene that causes Huntington's disease does most of its damage in the basal ganglia, shown in pink. The basal ganglia are responsible for many functions, including voluntary motor control and habit formation.

Possible role for Huntington’s gene discovered

Mutant forms of the gene disrupt chemical modifications that control access to genes necessary for normal brain cell function.

January 16, 2013

In their class project, Tshiamo Lechina ’13 (right) and Melissa Showers ’13 worked with Professor of Chemical Engineering Clark Colton to develop flow visualization techniques that will permit analysis of fluid dynamics in a process to create new materials for more energy-efficient tires.

Undergrads take the lead in 10.27

Class offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of energy.

January 15, 2013

Teams of students watched from MIT's 10-250 auditorium, as astronauts aboard the International Space Station monitored the small, basketball-sized satellites.

Students take control of satellites on the International Space Station

200 high-school students participate in MIT’s annual Zero Robotics competition.

January 15, 2013

Clark and Sollins receive Test of Time Award

MIT researchers honored for their paper 'Tussle in Cyberspace: Defining Tomorrow’s Internet.'

January 14, 2013

Mike Molnar to deliver keynote at MIT forum

US chief manufacturing officer will discuss President Obama’s proposed manufacturing initiative at MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation.

January 11, 2013

Thermal lattices, shown here, are one possible application of the newly developed thermocrystals. In these structures, where precisely spaced air gaps (dark circles) control the flow of heat, thermal energy can be "pinned" in place by defects introduced into the structure (colored areas).

How to treat heat like light

New approach using nanoparticle alloys allows heat to be focused or reflected just like electromagnetic waves.

January 11, 2013

New material harvests energy from water vapor

Polymer film could be used in artificial muscle and to power micro- and nanoelectronic devices.

January 10, 2013

Chips that can steer light

Record-setting ‘optical phased arrays’ could lead to better laser rangefinders, smaller medical-imaging devices and even holographic TVs.

January 9, 2013

Guaranteed delivery — in ad hoc networks

A new algorithm for message dissemination in decentralized networks is faster than its predecessors but, unlike them, guarantees delivery.

January 9, 2013

Undergraduates Marcus Lowe and Victoria Sun developed a vision-based touch screen interpretation system for a blind woman who previously had trouble using her coffee machine’s controls.

Students develop assistive technologies

Undergraduate teams create helpful phone apps and devices for people with disabilities.

January 8, 2013

AIAA honors David Mindell for ‘Digital Apollo’

MIT professor’s book earns Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award.