Forging political alliances through supply chains
International firms sharing production networks lobby together to secure favorable trade conditions.
Letter regarding proposed free expression statement from MIT
President Reif writes to the MIT community about progress by the Ad Hoc Working Group on Free Expression.
Chloé Gentgen named one of Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties”
Honor recognizes top graduate students on course to change the face of the aerospace and defense industry.
Tipping the balance between global rivals
John David Minnich seeks to understand how trade policies fueled China’s rise and continue to determine geopolitical winners and losers.
Building better batteries, faster
PhD student Pablo Leon uses machine learning to expedite research on novel battery materials, while helping newer students navigate graduate school.
From bridges to DNA: civil engineering across disciplines
Johannes Kalliauer of MIT CSHub uses civil engineering principles to shed new light on molecular dynamics, concrete hinges, and flooding.
On the front lines of space innovation
Aeronautics and astronautics PhD candidate George Lordos develops technologies to enable life on Mars.
Leveraging computational tools to enhance product design
Graduate student Jana Saadi works on making the product design process more creative and inclusive.
Emma Gibson: Optimizing health care logistics in Africa
The PhD student seeks to improve patient care by helping facilities use their limited resources more effectively.
Community abounds as Sidney-Pacific Residence Hall celebrates 20 years
The largest graduate residence on MIT’s campus builds communities with its “helper culture.”
School of Engineering Awards for 2022
The MIT School of Engineering recently honored outstanding faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with its 2022 awards.
Four researchers with MIT ties earn Schmidt Science Fellowships
International award supports early-career scientists and engineers as they pursue interdisciplinary works.
Fabric + form = a mask that uniquely fits your face
Department of Architecture doctoral candidate Lavender Tessmer has advanced the process to produce textiles that can be individually customized.
3 Questions: Teaching computational maker skills through gaming
With FabO, PhD student Dishita Turakhia wants to empower students to learn digital fabrication by making video game objects and characters come alive.
Your friendly neighborhood architect
Graduate student Justin Brazier lends his design skills to community projects in the Greater Boston neighborhoods where he grew up.