Study demonstrates efficacy of MIT-led Brave Behind Bars program

Programming course for incarcerated people boosts digital literacy and self-efficacy, highlighting potential for reduced recidivism.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
April 24, 2024 ~8 min

Ian Waitz named vice president for research

The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
April 24, 2024 ~5 min


“Nanostitches” enable lighter and tougher composite materials

In research that may lead to next-generation airplanes and spacecraft, MIT engineers used carbon nanotubes to prevent cracking in multilayered composites.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
April 16, 2024 ~9 min

Engineering household robots to have a little common sense

With help from a large language model, MIT engineers enabled robots to self-correct after missteps and carry on with their chores.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 25, 2024 ~8 min

Study: Life’s building blocks are surprisingly stable in Venus-like conditions

Results suggest the clouds of Venus could be hospitable for some forms of life.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 20, 2024 ~8 min

Researchers help robots navigate efficiently in uncertain environments

A new algorithm reduces travel time by identifying shortcuts a robot could take on the way to its destination.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
March 14, 2024 ~6 min

Method rapidly verifies that a robot will avoid collisions

Faster and more accurate than some alternatives, this approach could be useful for robots that interact with humans or work in tight spaces.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

Researchers release open-source space debris model

The MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool lets users model the long-term future space environment.

Janine Liberty | Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics • mit
Jan. 10, 2024 ~4 min


Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

A new MIT study identifies six systemic factors contributing to patient hazards in laboratory diagnostics tests.

Marisa Demers | Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics • mit
Jan. 4, 2024 ~7 min

Boosting rocket reliability at the material level

Zack Cordero’s research focuses on extending the lifespan of reusable rockets, while simultaneously reducing the risk of catastrophic failure.

Eric Brown | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
Nov. 28, 2023 ~13 min

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