Three MIT engineers named to the National Academy of Engineering
Several alumni also elected among 68 new members announced today
Topic
Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Download RSS feed: News Articles / In the Media / Audio
Video: Remembering astronaut, alum Ron McNair
On 25th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster, AeroAstro professor Jeffrey Hoffman remembers his colleague.
Crawley wins National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize
$500,000 award recognizes his profound contributions to worldwide engineering education.
Frost-free planes: back to the drawing board
Research from MIT and GE demonstrates that a proposed passive solution for preventing ice on wings won’t work — but suggests an alternative.
Student design takes flight
MIT students build an unmanned aircraft for MIT Lincoln Laboratory research
Building a list of Earth candidates
MIT researchers increase their odds of detecting an Earthlike planet by working on a combination of satellite missions.
An Engineering Career
Kent Kresa, former Northrop Grumman CEO and General Motors board chair, returns to MIT
Heading off trauma
Study suggests adding a face shield to military helmets would help more soldiers avoid blast-induced brain injuries.
3 Questions: John Hansman on the Qantas A380 engine blowout
MIT aviation expert discusses why the engine failure could have resulted in a more serious outcome.
A greener way to grow carbon nanotubes
Study suggests new way for manufacturers to minimize environmental impact of carbon nanotube production
Aerospace engineer Joseph Gavin ‘41, SM ‘42 dies at 90
Former president of Grumman Aircraft led Lunar Module development for NASA, aided in the rescue of Apollo 13
Lending a hand
MIT researchers may be closer to understanding why spacesuit gloves hurt astronauts’ hands.
MIT-led team’s eco-aircraft receives Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Innovator Award
Unique plane offers significant reduction in emissions, noise and fuel use.