Piecing together molecular machines
Newly tenured biologist Iain Cheeseman explores the complex structures that control cell division.
Outside-the-box thinker
Senior Nathan Spielberg uses 3-D printing to build everything from nanoscale chips to houses.
Catching air
Jimmy Gasore is working on Africa’s first high-frequency climate observatory in his native Rwanda.
Faculty highlight: Christopher Schuh
Metallurgist pushes grain boundaries: Nanostructured metal alloys deliver tougher materials, lower costs, and safer outcomes.
At the intersection of real estate and urban economics
Albert Saiz leads research efforts looking at what's really going on in real estate and urban housing markets.
Bilge Yildiz digs deep into surfaces of matter
Research on how surfaces respond under extreme conditions lead to energy advances.
Surface properties command attention
Professor Bilge Yildiz analyzes surfaces of materials to tackle problems as diverse as enabling fuel cells and preventing pipe corrosion.
Martial arts and medical outreach
Senior Christina Lalani applies lessons she learned from karate to global health disparities.
Studying time makes this philosopher tick
Newly tenured Brad Skow studies the philosophy of science and the intricacies of time.
Paradigm shifter
Maxime Cohen’s research — and tireless work ethic — change business practices for the better.
A lifelong relationship with the Institute
Newly tenured Evelyn Wang — whose parents met at MIT — studies heat transfer in materials.
The thrill of the ride
Brandon Holloway ’14 was inspired by a roller coaster and had his passions fueled by MITES.