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T. Alan Hatton just won one of engineering education's biggest honors for transforming how MIT prepares chemical engineers to solve real problems. His 36-year approach sent thousands of students into factories and labs worldwide to tackle challenges companies actually face.
A visionary MIT professor just won a half-million dollar prize for transforming how future engineers learn their craft. His 36-year leadership turned a century-old program into a global training ground that prepares students to solve real problems on day one.
A mechanical engineer completed nearly 40 free MIT courses online, turning $100 investments into expertise that made him his company's go-to problem solver. His secret? Learning from one of the world's best universities for less than the cost of dinner.
MIT students running ambitious engineering projects are discovering that technical skills alone aren't enough. A specialized leadership program is helping them turn complex team challenges into competition wins.
MIT researchers created an AI tool that tackles complex engineering problems up to 100 times faster than traditional methods. The breakthrough could transform everything from designing safer cars to optimizing power grids.
Scientists at MIT have cracked a major space travel puzzle: one fuel that powers two completely different types of rocket engines. This breakthrough could let shoebox-sized satellites explore Mars and beyond at a fraction of today's cost.
MIT researchers built microscopic silicon structures that perform calculations using excess heat instead of electricity. The breakthrough could make our devices far more energy efficient while turning waste into useful work.
Katie Spivakovsky, an MIT senior studying biological engineering and artificial intelligence, has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She'll pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University while continuing her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and gene therapy.
MIT's Pappalardo Apprentice program combines metallurgy, fabrication skills, and peer mentoring in what students call "the most wicked lab on campus." Now celebrating its 10th year, juniors and seniors are casting replica 1899 anchor windlasses while mastering trades that blend art with engineering.
Engineers at MIT discovered a critical flaw in the century-old math that guides wind turbine design and built a better model that could squeeze more energy from existing wind farms. The breakthrough fixes errors right where turbines need accuracy most.
Four MIT teams just cracked one of climate change's deadliest problems: keeping people cool without wrecking the planet. Their breakthrough inventions use 97% less power than traditional air conditioning.
Engineers created a breakthrough propulsion system that gives briefcase-sized satellites both speed and precision, powered by a single fuel tank. The technology could send small, affordable spacecraft to Mars and beyond.
Scientists at MIT built a tiny working liver model that could revolutionize how we find treatments for liver disease affecting over 100 million Americans. The breakthrough offers hope for discovering drugs that actually work for everyone.
MIT engineers developed a breakthrough gel that coats the esophagus and delivers medicine directly where it's needed, offering hope to people with painful inflammatory conditions. The innovation could replace harsh immunosuppressant drugs with targeted treatment that has fewer side effects.
MIT engineers solved a problem everyone thought was impossible: making hydrogels that let skin breathe. The breakthrough could mean bandages, heart monitors, and contact lenses that work better and last longer without irritation.
MIT students and alumni measured Boston's Longfellow Bridge in "kleins" to honor Martin Klein '62, the father of commercial side-scan sonar, on his 85th birthday. The playful tribute echoes the famous 1958 "smoot" prank that's still marked on a nearby bridge today.
At MIT's 52nd MLK Celebration, Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond delivered a powerful call to never stop believing in the future, even during difficult times. Her message of resilience inspired hundreds to keep moving forward together.
Engineers can now see invisible atomic flaws in semiconductors and solar cells without destroying them, thanks to a breakthrough AI model from MIT. The technology could make everything from computer chips to batteries more reliable and efficient.
Engineers at MIT have developed a flexible gel that becomes 400 times more conductive when exposed to light, opening doors for wearable tech that communicates directly with human tissue. This breakthrough could revolutionize how machines interact with our bodies.
MIT's new mechanical engineering course brings successful alumni founders into the classroom to share real entrepreneurship lessons. Students learn from companies like iRobot and Formlabs that have created thousands of jobs worldwide.
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