School of Engineering first quarter 2019 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2019
Faculty members Edward Boyden, Paula Hammond, and Aviv Regev recognized for “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”
From science class to the stock exchange
“I’m all about finding connections,” says senior Stephon Henry-Rerrie about his path from engineering to the financial sector.
IDEAS challenge showcases social ventures at MIT
Ten student teams receive $100,000 in combined awards to pursue their impact-driven projects.
In it together: Faculty mentors and graduate students
Professors Lienhard, Murcott, Olsen, and Rayo honored as Committed to Caring mentors.
2019 Change-Makers honored for fighting sexual misconduct
Violence Prevention and Response and Title IX and Bias Response Office celebrate individuals and departments for standing up to sexual harassment and assault.
Five from MIT win 2019 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Award funds graduate studies for talented immigrants and children of immigrants.
Shrinking the carbon footprint of a chemical in everyday objects
New method for synthesizing the epoxides found in plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals could be powered by electricity.
Greener, more efficient natural gas filtration
Novel membrane material removes more impurities, without the need for toxic solvents.
Ethics, computing, and AI: Perspectives from MIT
Faculty representing all five MIT schools offer views on the ethical and societal implications of new technologies.
Reducing the burden of tuberculosis treatment
Drug delivery system would allow patients to switch from daily to monthly doses.
MIT graduate engineering, business programs earn top rankings from U.S. News for 2020
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 3.
New optical imaging system could be deployed to find tiny tumors
Near-infrared technology pinpoints fluorescent probes deep within living tissue; may be used to detect cancer earlier.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2019
Institute ranks within the top 2 in 17 of 48 subject areas.
Oxygen-tracking method could improve diabetes treatment
Measurements could help scientists develop better designs for a bioartificial pancreas.