Alumna Emily Nachbar is driving impactful change in the clean energy sector. Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Emily Nachbar’s parents, especially her dad, instilled in her the value of our environment and the importance of minimizing […]
Scientists have found that trees in cities respond to higher temperatures differently than those in forests, potentially masking climate impacts. […]
The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes six current affiliates and 27 additional MIT alumni for their efforts to advance science and related fields. […]
A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more. […]
MIT alumna and Boeing engineer Lisa Schleuter authors children’s book As a Production Engineering Manager at Boeing, Lisa Schleuter SM ’23, MBA ’23 has spent years navigating complex technical challenges, but her latest venture, a self-published […]
MIT students travel to the Amazon, working with locals to address the plastics sustainability crisis. […]
U.S. Air Force engineer and PhD student Randall Pietersen is using AI and next-generation imaging technology to detect pavement damage and unexploded munitions. […]
The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas. […]
Alumnus Kent Sorenson career journey from MIT to innovation and leadership A career marked by seizing opportunities when they arise, Kent Sorenson MS ’95 has navigated the intersections of research, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Sorenson credits the value […]
The findings provide new drug targets for stopping the infection’s spread. […]
Materials scientist is honored for his academic leadership and innovative research that bridge engineering and nature. […]
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is pleased to announce the following faculty promotions: Lydia Bourouiba is promoted to the rank of full Professor, effective July 1, 2025. Bourouiba received her PhD from McGill University […]
MIT study demonstrates patchy meadows of seagrass can have limited carbon storage Seagrasses and other aquatic plants are recognized as “ecosystem engineers” for their ability to physically modify the environment. A meadow of seagrass acts like […]
Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects. […]
Findings may help predict how rain and irrigation systems launch particles and pathogens from watery surfaces, with implications for industry, agriculture, and public health. […]
