The future of food production amid global change

MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change workshop explores risks and opportunities for the agriculture sector.

Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
Nov. 20, 2018 ~15 min

Bursting bubbles launch bacteria from water to air

Study illuminates new mode of bacteria dispersal.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 15, 2018 ~8 min


Structure of fossil-fuel source rocks is finally decoded

Detailed 3-D imaging of kerogen, a source of petroleum and natural gas, could improve estimates of recoverable amounts.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 12, 2018 ~5 min

Highlighting new research opportunities in civil and environmental engineering

At its annual alumni reception, CEE faculty shared innovative research projects ranging from machine learning to regional impacts of climate change.

Taylor De Leon | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
Nov. 7, 2018 ~10 min

Collaboration runs through J-WAFS-funded projects

Researchers from across MIT showcase J-WAFS-funded projects tackling critical water and food systems challenges from solutions-oriented perspectives.

Andi Sutton | Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab • mit
Oct. 16, 2018 ~7 min

Collaboration to expand the study of microbial oceanography | MIT News

Simons Foundation-backed CBIOMES brings together researchers in oceanography, statistics, data science, ecology, biogeochemistry, and remote sensing.

Helen Hill | EAPS • mit
July 10, 2018 ~9 min

Researchers decode molecule that gives living tissues their flexibility | MIT News

Study reveals atomic structure of tropoelastin, showing what goes wrong in some diseases.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
June 25, 2018 ~8 min

Oral Buyukozturk receives George W. Housner Medal for Structural Control and Monitoring | MIT News

Prestigious award recognizes contributions to sustainable infrastructure.

Carolyn Schmitt | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
June 19, 2018 ~3 min


Magnetic 3-D-printed structures crawl, roll, jump, and play catch | MIT News

New printing technique could be used to develop remotely controlled biomedical devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
June 13, 2018 ~7 min

A celebration of community and research accomplishments | MIT News

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Celebration and Awards Banquet honors the Class of 2018 and outstanding community members.

Carolyn Schmitt | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
June 1, 2018 ~11 min

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