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Pivot Bio is using microbial nitrogen to make agriculture more sustainable
The nitrogen product developed by the company, which was co-founded by Professor Chris Voigt, is being used across millions of acres of American farmland.
Creating smart buildings with privacy-first sensors
Butlr, founded by former Media Lab researchers, uses insights from thermal sensors to make buildings safe and efficient.
Mapping mRNA through its life cycle within a cell
Xiao Wang’s studies of how and where RNA is translated could lead to the development of better RNA therapeutics and vaccines.
Engineering joy
How the late Woodie Flowers helped create a new foundation for “the MIT way” of teaching.
Cleaning up critical minerals and materials production, using microwave plasma
With technology developed at MIT, 6K is helping to bring critical materials production back to the U.S. without toxic byproducts.
Study in India shows kids use different math skills at work vs. school
Students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa.
Eleven MIT faculty receive Presidential Early Career Awards
Faculty members and additional MIT alumni are among 400 scientists and engineers recognized for outstanding leadership potential.
The multifaceted challenge of powering AI
Providing electricity to power-hungry data centers is stressing grids, raising prices for consumers, and slowing the transition to clean energy.
Karl Berggren named faculty head of electrical engineering in EECS
Professor who develops technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with photonics and electronic devices succeeds Joel Voldman.
MIT philosopher Sally Haslanger honored with Quinn Prize
Presented by the American Philosophical Association, the award recognizes the professor’s lifelong contributions to philosophy.
Monitoring space traffic
AeroAstro PhD student Sydney Dolan uses an interdisciplinary approach to develop collision-avoidance algorithms for satellites.
Yari Golden-Castaño is over the moon about outreach
The engineer and aspiring astronaut developed an outreach program at Lincoln Laboratory to help bring hands-on STEM activities to all.
MIT affiliates awarded 2024 National Medals of Science, Technology
Four professors and an additional alumnus honored with nation’s highest awards for scientists and engineers; Moderna, with deep MIT roots, also recognized.
High school teams compete at 2024 MIT Science Bowl Invitational
A celebration of scientific acumen and teamwork brings together top students from across the country.