Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)

MIT graduate student Shawna Liff works with a nanocomposite material she helped develop. The material, composed of nanoparticles embedded in a rubbery polymer, mimics the strength and stretchiness qualities of spider silk.

Nanocomposite research yields strong and stretchy fibers

Lycra-like materials were inspired by spider silk

January 18, 2007

Hayes Raffle, a grad student at the Media Lab, demonstrates an iCampus project -- a programmable moose. Twisting its extremities generates both action and 'learning.'

Virtual lab partners and plush robo-pet are fruits of iCampus

December 8, 2006

'Learning Without Barriers': the MIT-Microsoft iCampus connection celebrates innovation

December 8, 2006

Marshall winner Finale Doshi sits beside a wheelchair equipped with a voice-activated command system she designed.

Marshall winner has dual focus: technology and altruism

Tendonitis inspired MIT grad student

December 5, 2006

Lemelson-MIT announces InvenTeams grants

October 26, 2006

MIT junior sells high-school social networking site

October 18, 2006

Student inventors: Apply for the Lemelson $30K

October 16, 2006

MIT's Deshpande Center announces fall 2006 research grants

October 11, 2006

Fair showcases international development opportunities Sept. 29

September 28, 2006

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Sun and new fuels power student vehicles

August 14, 2006

MIT alumnus Eric Guyer, CEO of Climate Energy, describes his company's micro-combined heat and power unit at an MIT Energy Club event.

Innovative generator could spark energy savings

August 11, 2006

eLens: A digital take on the streets where we live

August 11, 2006

Forum to spotlight personalized medicine on Aug. 17

August 10, 2006

Jonathan Kush of the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science tinkers with his team's anti-mine robot system. To research their project, the nine team members visited the humanitarian demining training center at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

High school students showcase inventions

June 28, 2006

Lemelson program revamps prizes to inspire inventors

June 22, 2006

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