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A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys
Companies working at the frontier of aerospace, energy, and computing are constantly looking for new materials to improve performance. But in order to understand how those materials will…
From optical lenses and infrared vision to at-home diagnostics
Faster ways to manufacture custom lenses. At-home tests that could help parents determine whether a child has strep throat. Infrared cameras that operate without bulky cooling systems. These…
Mike Coniglione receives a 2026 Infinite Mile Award
Mike Coniglione, senior human resources representative in MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), was recognized with a 2026 Infinite Mile Award for his exceptional service and…
DMSE Class of 2026 urged to keep pushing limits after MIT
Undergraduate and graduate students who mastered rigorous subjects, advanced research in fields ranging from semiconductors to medical devices, and even founded companies were urged during MIT’s commencement festivities…
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27
MIT has again been named the world’s top university by the QS World University Rankings, which were announced today. This is the 15th year in a row MIT…
Electron beams rearrange atoms in a 3D crystal
A new method for precisely moving columns of individual atoms within a material could give rise to exotic quantum properties and shed light on quantum behavior, reports Tim…
Laura von Bosau receives MIT Excellence Award for Outstanding Contributor
Laura von Bosau, a staff member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, received a 2026 MIT Excellence Award for Outstanding Contributor, one of the Institute’s highest…
New ideas for preventing complications during pregnancy
At some point during pregnancy, an expectant mother might sense that her fetus is moving less than it had been—a warning sign that something could be amiss.Concerned, she…
Yet-Ming Chiang named a Tech Power Player for the fourth time
Yet-Ming Chiang has been named to The Boston Globe’s Tech Power Players list of leaders in technology and business. This is his fourth time appearing on the list.
Rethinking how lithium is extracted from hard rock
Lithium powers the modern world—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but most of the global supply comes from just a few countries, and current extraction methods can be energy- and…