Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers
Sensors that detect plant signaling molecules can reveal when crops are experiencing too much light or heat, or attack from insects or microbes.
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Chemical Engineering
Women in STEM — A celebration of excellence and curiosity
An MIT Values event showcased three women's career journeys and how they are paving the way for the next generation.
MIT tops among single-campus universities in US patents granted
For 10th consecutive year, the Institute ranks No. 2 among all colleges and No. 1 among colleges with one main campus, underlying the impact of innovation and critical role of technology transfer.
A crossroads for computing at MIT
The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing building will form a new cluster of connectivity across a spectrum of disciplines in computing and artificial intelligence.
MIT-Mexico Program fosters cross-border collaboration
For two decades, MIT-Mexico has funded student internships and teaching, as well as faculty research collaborations.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2024
The Institute also ranks second in five subject areas.
Tackling cancer at the nanoscale
In MIT’s 2024 Killian Lecture, chemical engineer Paula Hammond described her groundbreaking work on nanoparticles designed to attack tumor cells.
Engineers find a new way to convert carbon dioxide into useful products
A catalyst tethered by DNA boosts the efficiency of the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to CO, a building block for many chemical compounds.
Five MIT faculty members take on Cancer Grand Challenges
Joining three teams backed by a total of $75 million, MIT researchers will tackle some of cancer’s toughest challenges.
MIT scientists use a new type of nanoparticle to make vaccines more powerful
Study shows metal-organic particles can both deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant to generate a strong immune response at a lower dose.
New exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women
Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute.
With just a little electricity, MIT researchers boost common catalytic reactions
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions used in petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, and many other processes.
Robert Langer receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award
Award honors “scientists who have made a transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health.”
MIT community members honored with 2024 Franklin Institute Awards
Two professors and three additional alumni recognized for “dreaming up solutions to global challenges — advancing health, sustainability, and human connection.”