Rounding the finish of a good run
Justin Bullock nears the finish of four years of research and running at MIT, turning next to medical school.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Kwanghun Chung named 2014 Searle Scholar
Professor of chemical engineering recognized for his work in understanding brain function and dysfunction
Tiny particles could help verify goods
Chemical engineers hope smartphone-readable microparticles could crack down on counterfeiting.
How electrodes charge and discharge
New MIT analysis probes charge transfer in porous battery electrodes for the first time.
Karen Gleason named associate provost
Brings 27 years’ faculty experience and strong ties with industry.
Mentoring: It's the network
MacVicar Day explores how to create more ways to mentor MIT undergraduates.
Fast synthesis could boost drug development
Chemists devise a new way to manufacture peptide drugs, which hold promise for treating many diseases.
Bionic plants
Nanotechnology could turn shrubbery into supercharged energy producers or sensors for explosives.
Howard Brenner, professor emeritus of chemical engineering, passes away at 84
Fluid dynamics researcher profoundly influenced his field
Robert Langer wins 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
Langer honored for his discoveries in controlled drug-release systems and new biomaterials; awards ceremony hosted by Kevin Spacey to be broadcast Jan. 27
New sensor tracks zinc in cells
Shifts in zinc’s location could be exploited for early diagnosis of prostate cancer.
