QS ranks MIT the world’s top university for 2016-17
Ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 42 disciplines.
Ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 42 disciplines.
Device that measures growth of many individual cells simultaneously could lead to rapid tests for antibiotics.
Engineer’s designs may help purify water, diagnose disease in remote regions of world.
MIT researchers find a way to make pesticides stick to leaves instead of bouncing off.
Simple equation predicts force needed to push objects through granular and pasty materials.
Heat-responsive materials may aid in controlled drug delivery and solar panel tracking.
Bubble-wrapped structure requires no mirrors or lenses to focus the sun’s heat.
Areas of expertise include robotics, writing, physics, jewelry-making, and breakfast cereal.
Electric vehicles can meet drivers’ needs enough to replace nearly 90 percent of vehicles now on the road.
Four new projects and one renewal receive $150,000 in funding for 2016-2017.
New sensor could help anesthesiologists place needles for epidurals and other medical procedures.
Wearable sensor for athletes detects potential head injuries, gathers data on hard hits.
With support from the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program, an MIT spinoff is creating assistive technology for people with ALS.
Treaded hand truck created as class project is now making downstairs deliveries safer.
Professor of mechanical engineering brings a long association with D-Lab and a commitment to design for the developing world.