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Q&A: “As long as you have a future, you can still change it”

July 24, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

MIT historian Tristan Brown describes how China’s feng shui legacy can help with confronting today’s climate challenges. […]

Mission directors announced for the Climate Project at MIT

July 24, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

The effort to accelerate climate work at the Institute adds to its leadership team. […]

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Charles Harvey and leading climate experts form Science Roundtable on Carbon Capture and Storage

July 16, 2024 | News | Stephanie Martinovich

The Roundtable will provide independent research into carbon capture and storage technologies Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies aim to mitigate the effects of burning fossil fuels by capturing carbon dioxide from industrial smokestacks and storing […]

The tenured engineers of 2024

July 1, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Eleven faculty members have been granted tenure in six units across MIT’s School of Engineering. […]

Undergraduates design “smart” sensing systems in new lab class

June 13, 2024 | News | Stephanie Martinovich

Course one undergraduates explored the concepts and tools for modern sensing, internet-connected devices, and real-time data analytics for societal applications in 1.104 Sensing and Intelligent Systems. The new class develops the hands-on skills and fundamental knowledge […]

Graduate Spotlight: Theo Rosenzweig Excellence with Pride

June 7, 2024 | Graduate Spotlight | Callie Ayoub

While working in environmental consulting in Salt Lake City following graduation from MIT’s CEE Department, Theo Rosenzweig witnessed the pollution of city air by corporations and how, despite already struggling with dangerous air quality, few policies […]

QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2024-25

June 4, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Ranking at the top for the 13th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 11 subject areas. […]

CEE Awards and Honors 2024

May 30, 2024 | News | Callie Ayoub

The annual CEE Awards recipients were announced during a ceremony banquet on May 16 at the Samberg Conference Center. Congratulations to all the students, postdocs, faculty, and staff for their outstanding work, exceptional achievement, and commitment […]

School of Engineering welcomes new faculty

May 23, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Fifteen new faculty members join six of the school’s academic departments. […]

Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants

May 22, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices. […]

School of Engineering first quarter 2024 awards

May 21, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. […]

Eleven from MIT awarded 2024 Fulbright fellowships

May 20, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

The Fulbright US Student Program funds research, study, and teaching opportunities abroad. […]

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Admir Masic granted tenure

May 15, 2024 | News | Callie Ayoub

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is pleased to announce the promotion of Associate Professor Admir Masic to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure effective July 1, 2024. Masic’s work explores the ancient materials […]

Professor Emeritus Jerome Connor, pioneer in structural mechanics, dies at 91

May 14, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Longtime influential professor and expert in structural engineering remembered for his mentorship and contributions to the field. […]

MIT Professor César Terrer receives NSF CAREER Award to support fundamental research for climate mitigation

May 9, 2024 | News | Callie Ayoub

Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering César Terrer has been selected to receive a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), its most prestigious honor for junior faculty members. According […]