New method could monitor corrosion and cracking in a nuclear reactor
By directly imaging material failure in 3D, this real-time technique could help scientists improve reactor safety and longevity.
Study sheds light on graphite’s lifespan in nuclear reactors
Scientists have discovered a link between the material’s pore size distribution and its ability to withstand radiation.
Theory-guided strategy expands the scope of measurable quantum interactions
An oft-ignored effect can be used to probe an important property of semiconductors, a new study finds.
Model predicts long-term effects of nuclear waste on underground disposal systems
The simulations matched results from an underground lab experiment in Switzerland, suggesting modeling could be used to validate the safety of nuclear disposal sites.
Accelerating hardware development to improve national security and innovation
The alumni-founded startup Nominal has built a platform for building and testing complex systems like fighter jets, nuclear reactors, rockets, and robots.
The tenured engineers of 2025
Eleven faculty members have been granted tenure in six units across MIT’s School of Engineering.
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to establish the Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies.
Startup enables 100-year bridges with corrosion-resistant steel
Allium Engineering, founded by two MIT alumni, has developed a process for improving steel rebar to triple the lifetime of bridges and other infrastructure.
School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards for winter 2025
Faculty members and researchers honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2025-26
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
MIT Maritime Consortium sets sail
A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more.
Developing materials for stellar performance in fusion power plants
Zoe Fisher, a doctoral student in NSE, is researching how defects can alter the fundamental properties of ceramics upon radiation.
Will neutrons compromise the operation of superconducting magnets in a fusion plant?
Tests suggest these powerful magnets will not suffer immediate loss of performance during irradiation.
MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2025
Eight researchers, along with 13 additional alumni, are honored for significant contributions to engineering research, practice, and education.
Unlocking the secrets of fusion’s core with AI-enhanced simulations
Fusion’s future depends on decoding plasma’s mysteries. Simulations can help keep research on track and reveal more efficient ways to generate fusion energy.