One of MIT’s five Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects, the Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project will pilot in Bangladesh and Sudan to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Gokul Sampath and Jie Yun have been named 2023-24 J-WAFS Fellows.
Developed at SMART, the device can deliver controlled amounts of agrochemicals to specific plant tissues for research and could one day be used to improve crop quality and disease management.
The national award from the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT recognizes The Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer for their series, “Big Poultry.”
Fake seeds can cost farmers more than two-thirds of expected crop yields and threaten food security. Trackable silk labels could help.
J-WAFS researchers are using remote sensing observations to build high-resolution systems to monitor drought.
MIT alumnus-founded FarmWise uses autonomous machines to snip weeds while preserving crops, eliminating the need for herbicides.
Developed at SMART, the nondestructive nanosensors could have wide applications in agricultural science.
University placements through MISTI aim to contribute to Africa’s growing research ecosystems.
A new study shows how small-scale actions could improve air quality and health outcomes.
Lane leaves a lasting legacy at the Institute and on tribal communities around the country.
J-WAFS Fellows discuss their inspiration for pursuing challenges in water and food systems.
Vishnu Jayaprakash SM '19, PhD '22 won for the AgZen-Cloak, an invention that makes pesticides stick to crops, minimizing pollution and water waste.
Winning project supports collaboration between public housing residents in New York City and a local nonprofit offering training for work in the digital economy.