EECScon and Masterworks events raise awareness of student research
Two venues provide industry, faculty, and student guests with full range and depth of research.
Sallie “Penny” Chisholm receives MIT’s Killian Award
Highest honor for MIT faculty members goes to pioneer of research on ocean’s photosynthetic organisms.
Why eumelanin is such a good absorber of light
Researchers uncover secret of a ubiquitous pigment’s ability to absorb a broad spectrum of light.
A new way to harness waste heat
Electrochemical approach has potential to efficiently turn low-grade heat to electricity.
3 Questions: Scott Kemp on rethinking nuclear security efforts
MIT professor argues the barriers to weapon acquisition today are not technological.
New method for propulsion in fluids
Researchers discover a way for temperature gradients in fluids to move objects.
The science of networking
MIT senior Esther Jang uses science, engineering, and teaching to help others and challenge herself.
Dahleh appointed leader in LIDS
Planning the next steps for information and decisions systems at MIT.
Illuminating neuron activity in 3-D
New technique allows scientists to monitor the entire nervous system of a small worm.
Team visualizes complex electronic state
Multidisciplinary group solves mystery of how a potential battery electrode material behaves.
MIT balloon carries "Boston Strong" banner into the stratosphere
Student-led competition benefits Boston pediatric center
Engineering earth-abundant catalysts that mimic platinum in renewable energy technologies
MIT team develops a process to create inexpensive catalysts that can replace platinum catalysts in renewable energy technologies.
Beyond low-hanging fruit
Alexander Slocum tackles “impossible” engineering problems to help meet growing world energy demand.
Better malaria detector wins MIT $100K
Faster, more accurate diagnostic device takes home grand prize; others earn thousands in funding.