A new approach to solar power
Hybrid solar-thermoelectric systems could provide advantages over conventional solar cells or solar thermal plants.
2011–2012 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams selected from national pool of applicants
High school teams awarded $10,000 grants to bring inspirational invention ideas to life.
Bristly particles could be boon for powerplants
Multi-scale material may have applications in heat transfer, potentially helping powerplants be more efficient.
MIT Deshpande Center announces fall 2011 research grants
Eight research teams receive $668,000 to develop new technological innovations
Everybody’s a winner
Automatic window-shading invention tops a strong field of entries in materials competition.
Classes and academic research help launch companies
A variety of course offerings are devoted to spurring new ventures.
‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight
Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Outside the classroom, students create future businesses
Members of MIT’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’ say it abounds in resources to help the would-be business founder.
Columbus Leonard makes another big save
MIT water polo goalkeeper recalls an eye-opening experience on a trip to Nicaragua last spring.
The MIT-India connection
The first MIT-India Conference will explore the role of technology in building India’s economy.
Printing off the paper
MIT research continues to push the boundaries of the burgeoning technology of 3-D printing.
