Tracing the evolution of a landscape
Geologist Taylor Perron explores river networks on Earth and beyond.
Real estate and reality
MIT economist Albert Saiz studies real estate and its many links to urban life.
Visualizing the abstract: A life in computer science
Senior Walter Menendez applies dynamic visuals to conceptual datasets.
Emotionally inspired engineering
Fueled by her roots in China, senior Emma Nelson tackles environmental issues with engineering.
From the heart
Laurie Boyer’s studies of stem cell differentiation could improve treatments for heart disease.
Cerebral curiosity
Graduate student Steven Keating takes a problem-solving approach to his brain cancer.
Anne White accepts the fusion challenge
Engineering professor undertakes innovative research in reactor design while working toward the realization of nuclear fusion.
Philosopher Robert Stalnaker solves problems the MIT way
Focus on real-world concerns underpins research in areas including game theory, linguistics, decision theory, and economics.
Economic detective work
Versatile scholar Jonathan Parker finds new ways to decipher riddles in economics.
Measuring health care
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
Faculty highlight: Krystyn Van Vliet
MIT associate professor brings a materials scientist's understanding to biochemical behavior in stem cells and organ tissue.
Modeling nuclear energy
Senior Sterling Harper tackles nuclear energy risk with virtual simulation tools.
Domitilla Del Vecchio bridges math, engineering, and biology
Mechanical engineering professor carries out pioneering work in the creation of biological circuits.