MIT group releases re-shoring report
Survey conducted by the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation indicates nearly half of U.S. manufacturing companies are thinking of re-shoring jobs.
A safer way to vaccinate
Polymer film that gradually releases DNA coding for viral proteins could offer a better alternative to traditional vaccines.
Big medical data
At the intersection of medicine and computer science, researchers look for clinically useful correlations amid mountains of information.
SuperUROP propels undergraduate research to next level
Poster session showcases student advances in key technologies and attracts faculty, venture capitalists and industry sponsors.
Five with ties to MIT earn top IEEE awards
Beranek, Dennis, Chou, Jacobs and Langer are among 20 recipients recognized for decades of engineering achievements.
Two from MIT win AFOSR Young Investigator Award
AeroAstro assistant professor, RLE research scientist among 40 winners
Microbiologists eavesdrop on the hidden lives of microbes
Scientists track ocean microbe populations in their natural habitat to create a ‘day in the life’ montage.
Rare earth oxides make water-repellent surfaces that last
Ceramic forms of hydrophobic materials could be far more durable than existing coatings or surface treatments.
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.
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.
Finding his voice
First-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.
James Utterback honored as exemplar of excellence
Professor was honored by KU Leuven at its bi-annual Leuven International Forum.
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.
Undergrads take the lead in 10.27
Class offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of energy.
Students take control of satellites on the International Space Station
200 high-school students participate in MIT’s annual Zero Robotics competition.