Timeless virtues, new technologies
Engineer and historian David Mindell’s new book provides a roadmap for thinking about the future of industry.
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Toward sustainable decarbonization of aviation in Latin America
Special report describes targets for advancing technologically feasible and economically viable strategies.
Bryan Reimer named to FAA Rulemaking Committee
CTL research scientist will provide recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration focused on the most significant human-factor risks to aviation safety.
MIT Global SCALE Network named No. 1 supply chain and logistics master’s program for 2024-25
Eighth consecutive top spot reflects global excellence in education and research.
The role of modeling in the energy transition
At the MITEI Fall Colloquium, the administrator of the US Energy Information Administration explained why long-term energy models are not forecasting tools — and why they’re still vitally important.
Richard Locke PhD ’89 named dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management
A former faculty member, the accomplished scholar and energetic leader returns to the Institute with a broad vision and deep experience.
Enabling a circular economy in the built environment
A better understanding of construction industry stakeholders’ motivations can lead to greater adoption of circular practices.
MIT K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics celebrates Sierra Leone’s inaugural class of orthotic and prosthetic clinicians
MIT and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health launch specialized program to train future clinicians on the fabrication of artificial limbs and braces for people with disabilities.
Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteries
MIT spinout Electrified Thermal Solutions has developed an electrically conductive firebrick that stores heat at high enough temperatures to power industrial processes.
Building an understanding of how drivers interact with emerging vehicle technologies
The MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium provides data-driven insights into driver behavior, along with trust in AI and advanced vehicle technology.
Ensuring a durable transition
Progress on the energy transition depends on collective action benefiting all stakeholders, agreed participants in MITEI’s annual research conference.
Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time
A new study on techno-economic outlooks for zero-emission heavy-duty trucking underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration.
Preparing Taiwan for a decarbonized economy
The MIT Energy Initiative and a consortium of Taiwanese companies are exploring how Taiwan can secure its energy future as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.
3 Questions: Can we secure a sustainable supply of nickel?
Extraction of nickel, an essential component of clean energy technologies, needs stronger policies to protect local environments and communities, MIT researchers say.
Jarrod Goentzel receives 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Award
Director of the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab, within the Center for Transportation and Logistics, honored for “leading the way ... to help disaster survivors in their own backyards and around the world.”