Implantable islet cells come with their own oxygen supply
Device could help insulin-producing cells live longer after transplant and improve treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Celebrating great mentorship for graduate students
MIT’s Committed to Caring Award selects third slate of dedicated professors.
P.L. Thibaut Brian, professor emeritus of chemical engineering, dies at 87
Longtime professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering was a champion of engineering and safety excellence throughout his career.
Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeine
Using the stimulant as a catalyst, researchers create new gels for drug delivery.
Tata Center adds eight new projects to its 2018-2019 portfolio
MIT principal investigators will receive funding and support for projects seeking an impact in the developing world.
Meenakshi Chakraborty and Anna Sappington named 2018-2019 Goldwater Scholars
Two MIT computer science and molecular biology majors honored for their academic achievements.
School of Engineering first quarter 2018 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
Engineers turn plastic insulator into heat conductor
Technique could prevent overheating of laptops, mobile phones, and other electronics.
Featured video: Magical Bob
A fascination with magic leads Institute Professor Robert Langer to solve world problems using the marvels of chemical engineering.
A new way to find better battery materials
Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.
Yuriy Roman: A chemical engineer pursuing renewable energy
MIT professor devises new ways to generate useful chemicals and fuels from renewable resources.
June Park ’16 is a 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholar
Chemical engineering alumna will pursue an advanced degree in engineering at Cambridge University in the U.K.
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2019
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2018 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within top 5 in 19 out of 48 subject areas.
System draws power from daily temperature swings
Technology developed at MIT can harness temperature fluctuations of many kinds to produce electricity.