Embracing life’s surprises
Unexpected experimental results often give Associate Professor Cem Tasan new insights into how metals break and deform — and how to design damage-resistant alloys.
Polymer Day 2023 showcases interdisciplinary innovation
A record-breaking number of presenters flock to the MIT event’s poster competition; topics range from synthetic mucus to nature-inspired design.
Team uses 3D printing to strengthen a key material in aerospace, energy-generation applications
The approach could improve the performance of many other materials as well.
Three MIT-led projects awarded MURI funding for 2023
Through the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative, the US Department of Defense supports research projects in areas of critical importance to national defense.
J-WAFS announces 2023 seed grant recipients
Fifteen principal investigators from across MIT will conduct early work to solve issues ranging from water contamination to aquaculture monitoring and management.
MIT HUMANS project breaks down borders, empowering global voices to reach for the stars
The HUMANS nanowafer, an MIT Space Exploration Initiative student-led project, will travel to the ISS this month, and later to the moon, carrying messages in more than 64 languages from over 80 countries.
The measuring tape heard round the world
Professor Emerita Nancy Hopkins and journalist Kate Zernike discuss the past, present, and future of women at MIT and beyond.
School of Engineering first quarter 2023 awards
Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
Deep-learning system explores materials’ interiors from the outside
A new method could provide detailed information about internal structures, voids, and cracks, based solely on data about exterior conditions.
Off-menu materials science
Rob Macfarlane synthesizes new composite materials by manipulating their structure at the nanometer scale.
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2023-24
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
Exploring new sides of climate and sustainability research
With the support of each other and MIT faculty, students in the MCSC’s Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program are making their impact on real-world climate challenges.
Nanoparticles provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects
In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation.
Scientists uncover the amazing way sandgrouse hold water in their feathers
The structure of the desert birds’ belly feathers enables males to carry water over long distances to their chicks.
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
Eleven new faculty members join six of the school's academic departments and institutes.