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.
International biomedical imaging consortium convenes fellowship finalists
24 vying for inaugural Madrid–MIT M+Visión Consortium Fellowship in Biomedical Imaging.
Cultivating supply chain experts
MIT’s Global SCALE Network connects international centers offering graduate-level education.
Paola Cappellaro: a quantum engineer on the frontier of knowledge
Spotlight on Women in Nuclear Science and Engineering
MIT team wins Berkeley-Stanford Green Entrepreneurship Competition
Two MIT Leaders for Global Operations students and their MIT colleagues take home prize after pitching U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
Speeding swarms of sensor robots
A new algorithm ensures that robotic environmental sensors will be able to focus on areas of interest without giving other areas short shrift.
Solar power, with a side of hot running water
New system for flat-panel solar power could be combined with hot water systems for greater performance.