Amos Winter wins the Harold E. Edgerton Award Global leader in mechanical engineering named the recipient of MIT’s esteemed junior faculty award. April 19, 2017 Read full story →
Software developer is a voice for Muslim women An entrepreneur who co-founded Wise Systems, Layla Shaikley SM ’13 may be better known for her viral video created to combat media stereotypes of Muslim women. April 19, 2017 Read full story →
How some battery materials expand without cracking Brittle electrodes handle expansion by going glassy, study shows. April 12, 2017 Read full story →
The Engine closes its first fund for over $150 million MIT’s new accelerator will now focus on selecting startups. April 6, 2017 Read full story →
Ernesto Blanco, mechanical design professor and inventor of the stair-climbing wheelchair, dies at 94 Longtime professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering patented over a dozen inventions and inspired generations of engineers. April 5, 2017 Read full story →
Multi-university effort will advance materials, define the future of mobility With support from the Toyota Research Institute, MIT faculty will focus on next-generation energy storage. April 3, 2017 Read full story →
Annual CEE research showcase highlights diversity of research across department Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Research Speed Dating Day brings community together to inspire new ideas. March 31, 2017 Read full story →
With Coffee Cookie, MIT duo takes product from idea to launch “We really want to make something fun and get it to people fast," says senior Gabe Alba. March 30, 2017 Read full story →
Setting the pace for change in the energy sector MIT energy and climate thought leaders play integral part in discussions at CERAWeek 2017. March 24, 2017 Read full story →
Toward printable, sensor-laden “skin” for robots New 3-D-printed device mimics the goldbug beetle, which changes color when prodded. March 23, 2017 Read full story →
Engaged neighbors Scholars at MIT and in Mexico collaborate on projects spanning design, technology, and art. March 21, 2017 Read full story →
Lorraine Wong awarded 2017 MIT Collier Medal MIT senior in brain and cognitive sciences and women's and gender studies honored for community work supporting mental health and women in STEM. March 21, 2017 Read full story →
Making better decisions when outcomes are uncertain A simple statistical trick could help make a ubiquitous model of decision processes more accurate. March 21, 2017 Read full story →
Engineers design “tree-on-a-chip” Microfluidic device generates passive hydraulic power, may be used to make small robots move. March 20, 2017 Read full story →
Worm-inspired material strengthens, changes shape in response to its environment A bio-inspired gel material developed at MIT could help engineers control movements of soft robots. March 20, 2017 Read full story →