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MIT team places third in materials design competition with novel 3-D printable metal
The United States might be a step closer to its goal of having half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions electric vehicles. That’s thanks to a…
DMSE awards and honors in spring 2023
DMSE faculty, students, and staff have been recognized for their work, service, and professionalism this spring. Here is a roundup of their achievements: Graduate student Tunahan Aytas won the…
2023 DMSE graduates shine at celebratory reception
DMSE graduates, their families and friends joined faculty and staff for a reception in a tent on Eastman Court on Thursday to celebrate their achievements, just hours before…
DMSE alums share insights on building a clean tech startup
Two DMSE alums, co-founders of Woburn-based startup Phoenix Tailings, visited campus earlier this month to give current students and postdocs a glimpse into the sometimes heady, often grungy…
A path to more efficient diagnoses
Disease diagnosis in hospitals today is a slow process. If a patient is suspected of having a life-threatening illness such as cancer, a biopsy is performed to excise…
DMSE grad student group Kitchen Matters leads a live cooking show
During the chilly last weekend of February, families around Cambridge, Massachusetts, enjoyed a fun-filled day in the Kendall/MIT Open Space. Winter Family Day included a range of family-friendly…
Ancient African smelting technique sparks anew at MIT
The plumes of smoke that rose from East Campus one sunny May day could easily have been mistaken for a barbecue taking place in the courtyard. And indeed,…
2020 and 2021 DMSE grads return for ceremony and celebration
In March 2020, just as MIT announced it would shut down, sending students off campus in an effort to slow the spread of covid-19, Professor Jeffrey Grossman gathered…
Pop the question: What is bubble gum made of?
Chew on this: what makes bubble gum bubble gum? No idea? Tune into “Kitchen Matters” to learn the science behind it. “Today it’s time to pop the ultimate question.
MADMEC semifinals: Greenhouses, garbage, and garments
Energy-efficient climate control for greenhouses. A garbage bin that identifies and classifies waste. Clothes made from biodegradable nanofibers. Those were the projects presented by the three teams in…