Bacteria may readily swap beneficial genes
Microbes have developed a quick and effective way to exchange genetic information coding for antibiotic resistance, other functions.
Escaping legacy IT systems
Sophisticated computer model lets corporate IT managers evaluate upgrades and reconfigurations without risking the stability of their networks.
Improved buildings could make a big dent in climate change
New MIT report on concrete buildings shows many areas for major reductions in their lifetime carbon footprint.
Paving the way to greenhouse gas reductions
New MIT report on concrete roadways shows opportunities for significant carbon-footprint cuts.
Sussman named interim director of MIT’s Engineering Systems Division
Professor of civil and environmental engineering succeeds Yossi Sheffi
A ‘sensing skin’ for concrete
New type of sensor could immediately detect tiny cracks in structures and relay their exact location.
MIT strengthens ties with France for energy research
France-MIT Forum on Energy unveils new joint laboratory, explores other potential collaborations.
MIT faculty selected to attend NAE's Frontiers of Engineering
Two from CEE and one from EECS to participate in symposium for young engineering innovators.
CEE's Buyukozturk receives lifetime achievement award from Swiss Federal Labs
Award honors his contributions to materials science and engineering in the domain of civil engineering.
Canadian graduate student creates graphene Bruins logo
Student salutes his new hometown team using atomistic simulation
Researchers redefine the old ‘scratch test’
The centuries-old test for strength actually determines fracture resistance of materials.
MIT Steel Bridge team places 5th in national competition
Young CEE team continues its climb in the national rankings