When going green is not black and white
In a new book, MIT professor Yossi Sheffi examines the trade-offs companies face when grappling with sustainability issues.
3 Questions: The future of transportation systems
Daniel Sperling of the University of California at Davis discusses the major transformations in store for mobility.
MIT launches SafeRide OnDemand shuttle pilot program
Door-to-door late-night ride service was developed in response to student requests.
First students arrive on campus to pursue “hybrid” masters degrees
After earning the rigorous online MicroMasters credential in supply chain management, SCMb students dive into a busy semester.
Designing vehicle-sharing networks
Graduate student Tianli Zhou works to make transportation systems more efficient.
MIT AgeLab's Bryan Reimer wins Autos2050 award
Reimer is recognized for his work in creating a data-driven understanding of how people engage with vehicle automation.
Changing lives with heart, humor, and engineering
MIT senior and Marshall Scholar Nick Schwartz wants to solve the energy problem — and make people smile along the way.
3 Questions: Chris Zegras on designing your city’s transit system
MIT-designed tool lets people test realistic changes to local transit networks.
MIT researchers collaborate with Lamborghini to develop an electric car of the future
Research from the Dinca and Hart labs, paired with Lamborghini’s “hypercar” concept, will result in the Terzo Millenio, an electric sports car for the third millennium.
Let your car tell you what it needs
MIT team develops software that can tell if tires need air, spark plugs are bad, or air filter needs replacing.
MIT researchers respond to hurricanes Irma and Maria
The Humanitarian Response Lab works with FEMA to optimize public and private sector supply chains serving hurricane-affected areas.
Small European nation becomes a “living lab” for urban innovation researchers
Andorra funds MIT Media Lab technologies that, in turn, help improve the nation’s cities.
Introducing the Materials Research Laboratory at MIT
Materials Processing Center, Center for Materials Science and Engineering merger brings together formidable resources for advancing next-generation materials.
Developing sensors to defend aircraft against lasers
MIT Lincoln Laboratory team is working on ground-based cameras that detect sources of laser beam attacks on aircraft and may lessen dangers for pilots.
3 Questions: Brent Ryan on Hurricane Harvey’s implications for U.S. cities
Stranded in Houston by hurricane floodwaters, an MIT associate professor sees firsthand how design and policy decisions affected the storm’s impact.