Carl Schoellhammer wins gold medal at 2016 National Collegiate Inventors Competition
MIT postdoc honored for his work developing a technique to quickly deliver medicine to the gastrointestinal tract.
Two MIT faculty named 2016 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Cima and Merrill recognized for contributions resulting in a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society.
Community forum gives insight into how The Engine will run
MIT leadership answers questions about the mission and features of the new accelerator.
Revving up The Engine for global change
“At MIT, it is our duty to bring transformative innovation to the world,” President Reif said at launch event for new enterprise.
MIT launches new venture for world-changing entrepreneurs
The Engine will provide funding, space, and expertise — powering a network of innovation networks.
High school teams awarded 2016-17 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide set sights on inventing solutions to real-world problems.
Materials-science innovation on display at MADMEC
Water-shedding coating for car windshields wins $10K grand prize at annual prototyping contest.
Ramesh Raskar awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Imaging scientist and inventor sets sights on launching peer-to-peer invention platforms for global impact.
Gliding from classroom to market
Treaded hand truck created as class project is now making downstairs deliveries safer.
Is your meal really gluten free?
Portable sensor detects trace amounts of gluten in food at restaurants.
Lemelson-MIT Program appoints Stephanie Couch as executive director
Couch to build upon program’s 20-year success in celebrating invention and inspiring youth to invent.
Researchers find unexpected magnetic effect
Combining two thin-film materials yields surprising room-temperature magnetism.
Making electronics out of coal
Instead of burning up this complex hydrocarbon, let’s make devices from it, says Jeffrey Grossman.