New fund makes MIT a living sustainability lab
MIT Office of Sustainability announces awards to multi-departmental projects that test management, design, and operations solutions on campus.
Evaluating approaches to agricultural development
Involving local farmers in tackling a problem can provide long-lasting benefits.
Dean for Undergraduate Education announces 2017 Infinite Mile Award recipients
Annual celebration of excellence honors staff for contributions on behalf of students, the department, and the Institute.
“IDEAS” to change the world
MIT teams innovating in medical, education, environmental, and other fields split prizes totaling $95,000.
Revolutionizing global health
In more than 20 years working on wireless sensors and radio frequency identification (RFID), Richard Fletcher has produced several startups and over a dozen patents.
MIT researchers launch technology evaluations for global development in Mali, India
MIT's Comprehensive Initiative on Technology Evaluation announces its latest product evaluations and global partnerships.
MIT researchers inform World Food Program work to reduce post-harvest losses
Study of post-harvest storage technology use in Uganda assesses potential for farmer adoption, identifies supply chain challenges and solutions.
Building the mountain bike of wheelchairs
An MIT professor helped turn a class project into a mass-produced product that is helping people in developing countries.
Reducing spoilage in food aid shipments
Large-scale tests compare damage from insects and moisture using a variety of containers.
At TechCon, science-based solutions for world issues
Innovators and researchers tackle global issues through actionable research and collaboration.
Seeing solutions through, across continents
When a plan to improve stoves in Peru met unexpected challenges, MIT senior Sade Nabahe rose to meet them.
MIT-USAID program releases supply chain evaluation of malaria diagnostics
Study of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda assesses scalability, identifies supply chain challenges.
Making smarter decisions about classroom technologies
MIT researchers develop a decision-making tool for global classrooms looking to deploy educational technologies.
MIT-USAID program releases technology evaluation of water test kits
Study of water test kits used in Gujarat, India, assesses suitability, scalability, and sustainability.
D-Lab appoints Bob Nanes to new position of executive director
Nanes brings to D-Lab 30 years of experience on four continents in technology, innovation, supply chains, and microfinance.