A new way to detect the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in wastewater
SMART researchers have developed an innovative method to detect and quantify the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant of concern via wastewater epidemiology.
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New directions in real estate practice
Professor Siqi Zheng promotes sustainable urbanization at MIT’s Center for Real Estate.
Revisiting a quantum past for a fusion future
Principal Research Scientist Abhay Ram circles back to his graduate school studies for a new initiative combining classical physics and quantum computing.
William Dalzell, influential lecturer in chemical engineering at MIT, dies at 84
Known for his quick wit, the MIT alumnus spent his career fostering hands-on learning for generations of chemical engineering students.
Thirteen from MIT awarded 2021 Fulbright Fellowships
Grants will support their research, graduate study, and teaching abroad in 2021-22.
Tackling air pollution in India and the developing world
PhD student Sidhant Pai works on atmospheric chemistry models that may help policymakers improve air quality in their region.
Letter from President Reif: India, Covid, and our global community
MIT’s president writes to the community in the wake of new pandemic suffering unfolding in India, and increasingly across South Asia.
Paula Hammond and Arup Chakraborty named Institute Professors
The two chemical engineers are awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor.
Undergraduates explore practical applications of artificial intelligence
SuperUROP scholars apply deep learning to improve accuracy of climate models, profitably match computers in the cloud with customers, and more.
Seeking enhanced materials for nuclear reactors
Fifth-year nuclear science and engineering graduate student Arunkumar Seshadri looks to develop materials and fuels that can better withstand the extreme conditions in nuclear reactors.
Expanding MIT’s global reach in the professional world
Multicultural Bhaskar Pant has brought MIT Professional Education to thousands of students around the world.
An artistic approach to designing medical devices
Jessica Xu, a senior studying mechanical engineering, draws upon her skills as an artist to develop medical devices and assistive technologies.
MIT juniors Yu Jing Chen and Max Williamson named 2021 Truman Scholars
Fellowship provides funding for graduate school and recognizes future public service leaders.
Nine MIT students awarded 2021 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants.
Encouraging solar energy adoption in rural India
What motivates people in remote communities to decide to buy and use a particular energy source?