Bringing the world to innovation
With up to $25 million in new USAID funding, MIT’s D-Lab will gain greater ability to help people in the developing world find their own solutions.
MIT a linchpin of major new USAID program
Institute researchers aim to spur development and evaluation of useful technologies to help the world’s poor.
Tiny pores in graphene could give rise to membranes
New membranes may filter water or separate biological samples.
A better way to shed water
MIT researchers find that lubricated, nanotextured surfaces improved performance of condensers in power and desalination plants.
Department snapshot: Mechanical Engineering
More MechE students choose to design their own education.
‘Invisibility’ could be a key to better electronics
MIT team applies technology developed for visual ‘cloaking’ to enable more efficient transfer of electrons.
New technique reveals lithium in action
Fundamental reactions behind advanced battery technology, revealed in detail by advanced imaging method, could lead to improved materials.
The mathematics of leaf decay
A mathematical model reveals commonality within the diversity of leaf decay.
Understanding and predicting materials behavior
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering takes an interdisciplinary approach
Automatic building mapping could help emergency responders
A prototype sensor array that can be worn on the chest automatically maps the wearer’s environment, recognizing movement between floors.
Alumni bring autoclaves to the developing world
OttoClave aims to deliver world-class sterilization technology to rural health clinics.
Inauguration festivities off to a stimulating start
Innovation symposium touches on a dizzying array of topics, with themes of interdisciplinary collaboration, energy and innovation for the developing world.