A passion for innovation and education
Leon Sandler reflects on 18 years of helping MIT faculty make their research have real-world impact.
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.
MIT researchers remotely map crops, field by field
The team used machine learning to analyze satellite and roadside images of areas where small farms predominate and agricultural data are sparse.
Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s inaugural chief innovation and strategy officer
While continuing to serve as dean of engineering, Chandrakasan will play a pivotal role in advancing President Kornbluth’s priorities.
A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps
Performing this test could help doctors prevent dysfunction that can occur when the right and left ventricles of the heart become imbalanced.
Using AI to discover stiff and tough microstructures
Innovative AI system from MIT CSAIL melds simulations and physical testing to forge materials with newfound durability and flexibility for diverse engineering uses.
Robert Langer receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award
Award honors “scientists who have made a transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health.”
A new way to let AI chatbots converse all day without crashing
Researchers developed a simple yet effective solution for a puzzling problem that can worsen the performance of large language models such as ChatGPT.
MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2024
Marc Baldo, Jacopo Buongiorno, and Hsiao-hua Burke, along with 13 additional MIT alumni, are honored for significant contributions to engineering research, practice, and education.
Pat McAtamney: Empowering student-led engineering teams
The MIT Edgerton Center technical instructor’s expertise and dedication enriches the student experience.
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.”
This ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organs
The sticky, wearable sensor could help identify early signs of acute liver failure.
MIT junior Justin Yu crashes “Tetris,” with thanks to the game’s recent “space race”
In a Q&A, the reigning Classic Tetris World Champion describes his recent game crash — and the behind-the-scenes race that led him and fellow player Willis “BlueScuti” Gibson to record achievements.
Safer skies with self-flying helicopters
Autonomous helicopters made by Rotor Technologies, a startup led by MIT alumni, take the human out of risky commercial missions.
3 Questions: The Climate Project at MIT
Richard Lester describes an emerging new initiative that will back climate efforts at the Institute and find outside partnerships to drive actionable innovation.