New conversation on sociotechnical systems
On Dec. 3, Edivandro Conforto will discuss the agility theory for innovative and dynamic product development projects.
MechE spinoff launches all-terrain wheelchair in U.S.
Based on an original design for use in developing countries, new Freedom Chair is specially designed for U.S. and European markets.
New device could make large biological circuits practical
Innovation from MIT could allow many biological components to be connected to produce predictable effects.
Two MIT seniors and an alumnus named Rhodes Scholars
Elliot Akama-Garren ’15, Anisha Gururaj ’15, and Noam Angrist ’13 are among 32 winners nationwide.
The Iran nuclear deadline
A roundtable discussion on Iranian negotiations delves into potential outcomes and implications.
New 2-D quantum materials for nanoelectronics
MIT team provides theoretical roadmap to making 2-D electronics with novel properties.
Controlling a material with voltage
Technique could let a small electrical signal change materials’ electrical, thermal, and optical characteristics.
Simchi-Levi and colleagues win INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in Operations Research Practice
Team awarded for utilizing Simchi-Levi’s Risk Exposure Index to identify risk and mitigate disruptions in the automotive supply chain.
Running the color gamut
MIT spinout’s quantum-dot technology makes LCD TVs more colorful, energy-efficient.
Hacking health care
PhD student Andrea Ippolito improves health care through engineering, entrepreneurship, and systems design.
Inventing China’s future
MIT-CHIEF emphasizes U.S.-China collaboration in tackling major issues through entrepreneurship.
Hewlett Foundation funds new MIT initiative on cybersecurity policy
Largest-ever private commitment to cybersecurity establishes major new academic centers.
Sangeeta Bhatia named one of Foreign Policy's 100 Leading Global Thinkers
Bhatia recognized for work developing low-cost, noninvasive diagnostics for colon cancer.
A revolution in higher education
Sanjay Sarma is leading an educational revolution now underway in higher education.
Dennis Whyte named Plasma Science and Fusion Center director
Nuclear fusion leader succeeds Miklos Porkolab, who returns to teaching and research after almost 20 years of distinguished service.