Evaluating battery revenues for offshore wind farms using advanced modeling
Lithium-ion battery technologies currently dominate the advanced energy storage market — a sector of increasing importance as more focus is…
A legacy of curiosity in the name of Hugh Hampton Young
American surgeon, urologist, and medical researcher Hugh Hampton Young (1870-1945) was known for leading with his curiosity. His inquisitive mind led…
Winners of 2020 Teaching With Digital Technology Award recognized for their innovations
On July 30, faculty and instructors across MIT were honored for their outstanding achievements in teaching with digital technology in…
School of Science grows by 10
Despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, 10 new faculty members have joined MIT in the departments of Biology;…
Laser-focused: Four MIT students foster new insights into inertial confinement fusion
“It’s like a secret lab, in a way,” says rising junior Hugo Ramirez, “a secret hideout for mad geniuses.” Tucked…
“The Emerald Tutu” wins NSF grant for design to protect Boston’s coastline
The Emerald Tutu began as a simple idea for a new kind of coastal protection system to address flood risk…
Lessons from the Clean Air Car Race 50 years later
The year 1970 was a milestone for efforts to combat air pollution. On April 22, the first Earth Day was…
Six strategic areas identified for shared faculty hiring in computing
Nearly every aspect of the modern world is being transformed by computing. As computing technology continues to revolutionize the way…
National Science Foundation announces MIT-led Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today an investment of more than $100 million to establish five artificial intelligence…
Two projects receive funding for technologies that avoid carbon emissions
The Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Center, one of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI)’s Low-Carbon Energy Centers, has awarded $900,000…