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It’s commonly thought that the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen, exists mainly alongside other elements—as with oxygen in water, for example, and carbon for methane. But…
Creosote, Community, and Consequences: Material Longevity in the Petro-Chemical Gulf South
Presenters Denise Frazier, MIT Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Scholar, DMSE Ellan Spero, Instructor, DMSE Professor Christine Ortiz, Morris Cohen Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, DMSE Les Cenelles…
Making the clean energy transition work for everyone
The clean energy transition is already underway, but how do we make sure it happens in a manner that is affordable, sustainable, and fair for everyone?That was the…
Power when the sun doesn’t shine
In 2016, at the huge Houston energy conference CERAWeek, MIT materials scientist Yet-Ming Chiang found himself talking to a Tesla executive about a thorny problem: how to store…
Nourishing the mind, hand, and stomach
As early as middle school, Branden Spitzer loved to watch cooking shows and experiment with recipes in his family’s kitchen. It was a clear harbinger of his interest…
Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer’s lessons from the school of life
The story of Bob Kramer’s career is a wild one, peppered with twists and turns, false starts, and happy accidents. Before gaining renown as one the finest bladesmiths…
On batteries, teaching, and world peace
Over his long career as an electrochemist and professor, Donald Sadoway has earned an impressive variety of honors, from being named one of Time magazine’s 100…
School of Engineering fourth quarter 2023 awards
Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. The School of Engineering periodically recognizes their achievements by highlighting the…
Wulff Lecture
The Wulff Lecture is an engaging and accessible presentation designed for a broad audience. Its purpose is to inform, inspire, and motivate MIT undergraduates to explore the study…
DMSE undergrads take first in annual materials design competition
Two MIT undergrads got a winning start to their senior year by taking the top spot—and $2,000 in prize money to share—in the annual ASM Materials Education Foundation’s…