MIT Energy Initiative issues call for energy research Seed Fund grant proposals Open through Dec. 9, Seed Fund supports innovative research across the energy spectrum. November 20, 2015 Read full story →
3 Questions: Maria Zuber on MIT’s climate action plan MIT’s vice president for research looks ahead to implementation. November 17, 2015 Read full story →
Jacopo Buongiorno: Bringing outside knowledge to the nuclear industry November 13, 2015 Read full story →
Joseph Minervini appointed as assistant director of Plasma Science and Fusion Center International expert in fusion and magnet technology succeeds Peter Catto, who had served as assistant director since 2000. November 4, 2015 Read full story →
New engineering faculty for 2015-2016 The School of Engineering welcomes 18 new faces. October 28, 2015 Read full story →
Cory Booker and Ken Kimmel visit MIT Alcator C-Mod fusion device U.S. Senator and Union of Concerned Scientists president explore new superconducting technology at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center. October 21, 2015 Read full story →
MIT announces five-year plan for action on climate change Hundreds of millions sought for low-carbon research; advocacy for carbon pricing; a call to the alumni and beyond. October 21, 2015 Read full story →
Analyzing protein structures in their native environment Enhanced-sensitivity NMR could reveal new clues to how proteins fold. October 8, 2015 Read full story →
Abraham Bers, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, dies at 85 Bers, a longtime member of the MIT community, was expert in plasma physics. September 16, 2015 Read full story →
Dennis Whyte named head of Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering Whyte succeeds Richard Lester as NSE department head. September 9, 2015 Read full story →
A small, modular, efficient fusion plant New design could finally help to bring the long-sought power source closer to reality. August 10, 2015 Read full story →
Energy synergy: MIT ignites CERAWeek MIT representatives shared emerging energy technologies at an influential conference rife with world leaders. July 10, 2015 Read full story →
Students advancing a future with carbon-free fusion PhD candidates Adam Kuang and Alex Creely are thriving after their first year at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center. June 17, 2015 Read full story →
Making cancer treatment more accessible MIT collaborates on a smaller, lighter delivery system for proton-beam radiotherapy. June 4, 2015 Read full story →