Industry

“We propose that you use the carbon tax in moderation and use research subsidies for clean technology in order to make that transition [to clean technology] faster,” Daron Acemoglu says.

Power play

Study shows how more R&D funding can accelerate the world energy revolution.

March 15, 2016

“I see environmental issues as the largest existential threat to aviation; however I also see aviation as a critical link in solving worldwide environmental challenges,” John Hansman says.

Q&A: John Hansman on the first global standards for aircraft emissions

Aviation is “a critical link in solving worldwide environmental challenges,” says MIT professor.

March 9, 2016

Applications to the 2016-2017 MIT Portugal graduate programs are now open and cover research in the fields of bioengineering systems, sustainable energy systems, transportation systems, and leaders for technical industries.

Call for MIT Portugal PhD and executive master's is now open

MIT Portugal PhD and executive master's programs are soliciting applications for 2016-17.

February 25, 2016

Exelon President and CEO Chris Crane (left) with MIT Energy Initiative Director Robert Armstrong

MIT Energy Initiative and Exelon collaborate on clean energy research through MITEI’s Low-Carbon Centers

Exelon’s MITEI membership will support research including energy storage, smarter grids, advanced nuclear generation, and solar energy.

February 25, 2016

Four new courses, which will be delivered by MIT Professional Education via the edX platform, will marry the research and knowledge of MIT’s world-renowned faculty with lessons and case studies in industry and government from Boeing and NASA professionals.

MIT, Boeing, NASA, and edX to launch online architecture and systems engineering program

Four-course program will train professionals in latest practices on models and methods to manage complex systems

February 16, 2016

A nighttime view of the Ningbo. “The Government of Ningbo is eager to begin this partnership with MIT,” Mayor of Ningbo Lu Ziyue says.

MIT adds China to its SCALE Network

MIT to create new center at the world’s busiest port in Ningbo, China

February 16, 2016

Researchers have designed an RFID chip that prevents so-called side-channel attacks, which analyze patterns of memory access or fluctuations in power usage when a device is performing a cryptographic operation, in order to extract its cryptographic key. Pictured here is a standard RFID chip.

Toward hack-proof RFID chips

New technology could secure credit cards, key cards, and pallets of goods in warehouses.

February 3, 2016

A new book, “Politicized Enforcement in Argentina” (Cambridge University Press), by Matthew Amengual investigates worker safety and the global realities of labor-law enforcement. Here, a group of metal workers assist in steel production.

Reality check in the factory

MIT professor’s new book shows how labor laws actually get enforced, globally.

January 26, 2016

MIT partners with Johnson & Johnson to promote women's STEM education

Collaboration will expand the reach and quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for undergraduate women.

January 8, 2016

The DriveWell app runs in the background of a smartphone, collecting data on driving behavior. Drivers receive a score on a scale from 1 to 100, a route map, and tips for improvement. Scores can also be used for insurance discounts, or to compete with friends and other drivers worldwide.

Smarter driving, using your phone

App that rates drivers’ behavior yields promising safety results on the road.

January 5, 2016

Turnout was strong for the MIT Infrastructure Innovation in a Changing Environment Conference on Nov. 20.

Pushing engineering boundaries to spur infrastructure innovation

MIT hosts Infrastructure Innovation in a Changing Environment Conference.

December 22, 2015

MIT Professional Education students from South Africa use Lego bricks in a manufacturing game to assemble small cars.

MIT Professional Education trains South African managers from the manufacturing sector

December 14, 2015

The Four Undergrads team was first-place winner of the MIT Energy Hackathon.

Reducing waste and inefficiency, while increasing access and profits, propels MIT Energy Hackathon

Eight real-world industry challenges fuel teams’ competitive spirit and impressive results.

December 11, 2015

A new report estimates that, as of 2014, MIT alumni have launched 30,200 active companies, employing roughly 4.6 million people, and generating roughly $1.9 trillion in annual revenues.

New report outlines MIT’s global entrepreneurial impact

Alumni-founded companies have created 4.6 million jobs, generating nearly $2 trillion in annual revenues.

December 9, 2015

Taking many forms of expertise to heart

Elazer Edelman’s multidisciplinary teams bring innovation to cardiovascular health worldwide.