Making materials to order
New method of forming composites allows fine-tuning of mechanical, electrical, thermal and other properties.
Teaching algae to make fuel
New process could lead to production of hydrogen using bioengineered microorganisms.
Spinning new materials in a thread
New technique could enable creation of a variety of fiber-based electronic and photonic devices.
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research
New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.
Which technologies get better faster?
New analysis helps predict which new systems will be on a fast track to improvements in performance.
Two from MIT named Goldwater Scholars
Undergraduates receive top honor in collegiate math, science and engineering education
When is it worth remanufacturing?
MIT study shows sometimes it saves energy, sometimes it doesn’t — and sometimes it makes things worse.
CESUN brings together engineering systems units from around the world
ESD-established organization works toward broadening engineering education and practice.
How to control complex networks
New algorithm offers ability to influence systems such as living cells or social networks.
It’s not easy flying green
A new analysis emphasizes the large variability in greenhouse gas emissions from alternative fuels.
Institute teams dominate Clean Energy Prize
Institute ideas win $200K top prize and all five finalist prizes, with variety of energy solutions.
Finding a needle in a haystack
New sensor developed by MIT chemical engineers can detect tiny traces of explosives.
In the World: Cultivating creativity
For some of the world’s poorest people, the biggest impact can come from fostering creative problem-solving.