Startup aims to transform the power grid with superconducting transmission lines
VEIR, founded by alumnus Tim Heidel, has developed technology that can move more power over long distances, with the same footprint as traditional lines.
A new way to spot life-threatening infections in cancer patients
Leuko, founded by a research team at MIT, is giving doctors a noninvasive way to monitor cancer patients’ health during chemotherapy — no blood tests needed.
MIT Faculty Founder Initiative announces three winners of entrepreneurship awards
Twelve finalists participated in initiative and 2023-24 MIT-Royalty Pharma Prize Competition, designed to support female biotech pioneers.
Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers
The startup Augmental allows users to operate phones and other devices using their tongue, mouth, and head gestures.
Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87 gives new MIT graduates a special assignment
The inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist encourages the Class of 2024 to “accept impossible missions” and “lead with imagination” in uncertain times.
New MIT-LUMA Lab created to address climate challenges in the Mediterranean region
Collaborative scholarship and research will draw on conservation, design, and technology.
MIT scholars will take commercial break with entrepreneurial scholarship
Propelled by MIT mentors and colleagues, two Kavanaugh Fellows will spend a year getting their innovative technologies ready for the market.
Making steel with electricity
MIT spinout Boston Metal is commercializing a new method for making steel and other metals, to help clean up the emissions-intensive industry.
H2 underground
At the 2024 MIT Energy Iniative Spring Symposium, experts weighed whether hydrogen stored in the earth might be a practical energy source of the future.
2024 MAD Design Fellows announced
The 10 Design Fellows are MIT graduate students working at the intersection of design and multiple disciplines across the Institute.
3 Questions: Technology roadmapping in teaching and industry
Professor Olivier de Weck's approach combines quantitative engineering analysis and strategic thinking to drive innovation.
Taking RNAi from interesting science to impactful new treatments
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, founded by MIT professors and former postdocs, has turned the promise of RNAi research into a new class of powerful therapies.
“Pathways to Invention” documentary debuts on PBS, streaming
An award-winning documentary co-produced by the Lemelson-MIT Program celebrates invention, innovation, and curiosity.
Seizing solar’s bright future
With laser-based precision tools for measuring and tuning materials, MIT spinout Optigon aims to rev up the energy transition.
President Sally Kornbluth and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discuss the future of AI
The conversation in Kresge Auditorium touched on the promise and perils of the rapidly evolving technology.