Linzixuan Zhang Wins 2024 Collegiate Inventors Competition
Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, a PhD candidate in the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering, has recently distinguished herself by winning the…
Category: Innovation
Dancing with Waves and Currents in the Maldives
Every child who has whimsically built a sandcastle only to see it washed away by the tide understands a fundamental…
At-home lab testing innovation for convenience and accuracy
Did you know that six in ten Americans struggle with at least one chronic disease? Furthermore, four in ten are…
MIT engineers enhance CO2 conversion to useful products
As global efforts intensify to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are actively exploring cost-effective methods to capture carbon dioxide (CO2)…
Graph AI model predicts future innovation trends
Have you ever thought about the connections between seemingly unrelated fields, like biological tissue and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9”? It…
Inverting Design Problems: 3 Key Questions to Consider
In mechanical engineering, the journey of computational design typically commences with identifying a challenge or a goal, followed by an…
Study shows exercise boosts neuron growth through muscles
Exercise is widely recognized for its multitude of benefits on physical health, from strengthening muscles to enhancing bone density, improving…
Admir Masic Leveraging Past Lessons for Future Innovations
During his teenage years in a small Yugoslav village, Admir Masic faced the harrowing realities of war as his homeland…
Gene Keselman Spotlight at MIT Faces of Innovation
Gene Keselman is a multifaceted leader at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His roles include lecturer, executive director of…
Energy Revolution Solutions for Every Sector at MIT
The transportation sector is a significant player in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it offers a tremendous opportunity for advancing…
Startup transforms mining waste into vital metals for U S
Central to the energy transition is a simultaneous shift in metal sourcing. The increasing reliance on renewable energy technologies such…
Using Insights to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Healthcare
Associate Professor Thomas Heldt has been a vital part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) faculty since 2013, being…
Portable Light System Digitizes Everyday Objects
When Nikola Tesla envisioned handheld devices that could showcase videos and photos, it probably felt like fiction. Fast forward nearly…
Toyota profits decline amid scandal troubles
Toyota, the renowned manufacturer of the Camry sedan and luxurious Lexus models, has reported a significant decline in profits due…
Innovative Modeling Techniques for Complex Biological Systems
In the last twenty years, advancements in technology have empowered scientists to collect a remarkable amount of biological data. High-throughput…