Mechanical engineering

MIT at the Venice Biennale

June 8, 2016 | 2016 News Releases | ceemit

On a global stage, MIT helps steer architecture toward solving worldwide challenges. At the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, opening Saturday, architects and designers have responded to a charge to “report from the front” on major challenges […]

Jim Long Recipient of Infinite Mile Award

June 8, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

On May 25, Parsons Lab administrative assistant James (Jim) Long was awarded an Infinite Mile Award at the School of Engineering’s 16th annual awards ceremony. The Infinite Mile Awards recognize staff who surpass expectations in three […]

Professor Ochsendorf, Samantha Harper, and Rebecca Heywood Receive Institute Awards

June 8, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

Professor John Ochsendorf, graduate student Rebecca Heywood SB ’12 SM ’16, and graduating senior Samantha Harper ’16 received individual awards at the MIT Awards Convocation on May 10. Professor Ochsendorf was awarded the 2016 Gordon Y […]

Bone-inspired Materials by Design

June 8, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

MIT engineers in collaboration with colleagues from Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy are achieving functional diversity in materials by combining a few pure components as building blocks to create diverse structures. The researchers selected bone to […]

Markus Buehler awarded Foresight Institute Feynman Prize for advances in nanotechnology

May 25, 2016 | 2016 News Releases | ceemit

Marilyn Siderwicz | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering On May 21, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering head and McAfee Professor of Engineering Markus J. Buehler received the 2015 Foresight Institute Feynman Prize in Theoretical […]

Department Head Markus Buehler Awarded the 2015 Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology

May 25, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

On May 21, Department Head and McAfee Professor of Engineering Markus J. Buehler received the 2015 Foresight Institute Feynman Prize in Theory for his work in molecular nanotechnology. He was acknowledged at the awards ceremony for […]

J-WAFS awards $1.3 million in second round of seed grant funding

May 25, 2016 | 2016 News Releases | ceemit

Principal investigators will receive grants of up to $100,000 per year for up to two years for innovative research on food and water challenges. The Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab (J-WAFS) has […]

Professors Heald, Juanes, and Polz Receive J-WAFS Seed Grant Funding

May 25, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

The Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab (J-WAFS) released its second round of seed grant recipients, which includes funding for three CEE professors. Professor Heald was awarded a grant for her project “Air […]

Professor Jesse Kroll Awarded Tenure

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

Professor Jesse Kroll was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure, effective July 1. Professor Kroll’s research focuses on the properties and chemical transformation of organic species in the Earth’s atmosphere. His interests also include the development […]

Stephanie Chin Awarded MIT Freshman Award

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

On May 12, Stephanie Chin received an Institute-wide Freshman Award for Distinguished Achievement in Research for her UROP work on the use of nano cement additives for sustainability of built environment, conducted under the supervision of […]

CEE Announces Three New Professorships

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

Also effective July 1, Professors Elfatih Eltahir, Benedetto Marelli, and Admir Masic will hold new institute-wide professorship title. Professor Eltahir will hold the institute-wide Breene M. Kerr Professorship for a five-year term. Marelli will hold the Paul […]

Zhao Ma Recipient of the Spring 2016 Marvin E. Goody Award

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

Ma, a dual degree candidate in M.Eng. in CEE and M.Arch. in Architecture, was awarded the Marvin E. Goody award for his thesis proposal, “Drone-based Assembly System for Generative Design and High-tolerance Construction”. The Goody award […]

CEE Grilled Cheese During Finals Week

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News in Brief | ceemit

On May 17, CEE students took time during a busy finals schedule to enjoy grilled cheese with classmates, professors, and staff. The grilled cheese sandwiches were cooked and served by Professors Eltahir, Marelli and Buehler and […]

The tenured engineers of 2016

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News Releases | ceemit

Seven appointments are made in the School of Engineering. The School of Engineering has announced that seven members of its faculty have been granted tenure by MIT. “These newly tenured colleagues have demonstrated a commitment to […]

CEE announces three new professorships

May 19, 2016 | 2016 News Releases | ceemit

Marilyn Siderwicz | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Effective July 1, three Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) professors will receive named professorships in recognition for their important contributions to the department and the […]