Ed Boyden receives 2018 Canada Gairdner International Award
MIT scientist is among three recognized for the discovery of optogenetics.
Featured video: Magical Bob
A fascination with magic leads Institute Professor Robert Langer to solve world problems using the marvels of chemical engineering.
Paper-folding art inspires better bandages
Cutting kirigami-style slits in stretchy films could make for bandages, heat pads, and wearable electronics that adhere to flexible surfaces.
Cheetah III robot preps for a role as a first responder
Sangbae Kim is now developing the Cheetah III as a commercially viable robot to operate in compromised emergency response environments.
Introducing the Innovation Mentors
Through pilot program, mentors help fellow students through the stages of innovation and entrepreneurship at MIT.
Former Math Olympiad medalist embraces social entrepreneurship
MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.
A new way to find better battery materials
Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.
Incorporating humanity into a systems mindset
Grad student and Air National Guard officer Elizabeth Bieler combines systems design and management studies with engineering and volunteer projects.
Yuriy Roman: A chemical engineer pursuing renewable energy
MIT professor devises new ways to generate useful chemicals and fuels from renewable resources.
Professor Tom Leighton wins 2018 Marconi Prize
Akamai co-founder honored for pioneering content delivery network services industry.
A low-tech solution for high-impact health care
An interdisciplinary team of MIT students develops a solution to improve medical care for refugees as part of the Vatican’s first-ever hackathon.
Future engineers build confidence and community
Empowering young scientists and engineers is personal for Eboney Hearn ’01, executive director of the MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs.
Nicholas James ’17 named U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year
Graduate student in aeronautics and astronautics is cited for military, academic achievement and service.
In field tests, device harvests water from desert air
MIT-developed system could provide drinking water even in extremely arid locations.
Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in coral reefs
Made of silicone rubber, CSAIL’s “SoFi” could enable a closer study of aquatic life.