Embracing life’s surprises
Unexpected experimental results often give Associate Professor Cem Tasan new insights into how metals break and deform — and how to design damage-resistant alloys.
Unexpected experimental results often give Associate Professor Cem Tasan new insights into how metals break and deform — and how to design damage-resistant alloys.
A full-building energy efficiency project aims to reduce total campus emissions by 2 percent.
Florian Chavagnat seeks to answer fundamental questions about heat transfer that will shape the success of nuclear power plants — and extended missions in space.
Udall Foundation Scholarship honors public service commitment to environmental issues.
A variety of recent events highlighted efforts by faculty, staff, and students to make a difference today.
MIT Mobility Forum considers whether startups can provide the infrastructure for electric vehicles, or if more automakers must step in.
The chemical engineer is honored for her work designing polymers and nanomaterials with wide-ranging applications in medicine and energy.
At MIT, the Massachusetts state senator describes the commonwealth’s progress on tackling global warming, remains optimistic despite short-term delays.
Over 300 social impact leaders from around the world convened on MIT’s campus to discuss global challenges and how to solve them together.
A new computational tool empowers decision-makers to target interventions.
The MIT Energy Initiative’s Spring Symposium highlights the vast potential of offshore turbines in decarbonizing the grid.
Mechanical engineering professor receives the NSF’s highest honor for an outstanding early-career scientist or engineer.
The longtime professor and current MIT Energy Initiative director is set to retire after 50 years on the MIT faculty.
With the support of each other and MIT faculty, students in the MCSC’s Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program are making their impact on real-world climate challenges.
U.S. Department of Energy selects MIT to establish collaborative research center for optimizing the development of tandem solar modules.