Collaboration for Innovation
The rapid pace of change in the automotive industry makes this an exciting time for MIT researchers to partner with Ford to advance technologies in the automotive industry. Watch the video.
Electronics Recycling
The Material Systems Laboratory’s work in electronics recycling with HP and the MIT Portugal Program examines the effect of system architecture on the economic and environmental performance of consumer durable goods recycling systems.
Non-invasive Cancer Monitoring
Prof. Cima’s lab is researching how to create tiny nanosensors that are chemically sensitive to different molecules. The sensors can help determine proper dosage for chemotherapy and monitoring disease progression over time.
Fighting Poverty
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with MIT and six other universities to fight poverty by developing and evaluating useful technologies for under-resourced communities around the globe.
Harnessing Thermopower
Prof. Michael Strano is researching single walled carbon nanotube based optical detection.
Saving Lives
Prof. Hammond’s work is saving the lives of soldiers and civilians by stopping bleeding more quickly and reducing blood loss.
Cloud Computing
The Geospatial Data Center (GDC) is exploring cloud computing—connecting physical devices to the internet. Their work in high–performance computing will enable businesses to capture and analyze data to drive better business decisions.
