In the Navy, Lauren Fortier supervised nuclear plant operations on a U.S. aircraft carrier in the South China Sea. Now an NSE PhD student, she’s building on that experience to solve a critical hurdle in the wider adoption of the energy source.
Engineers found a way to extend the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing quantum dots, which are used to make vivid computer and television displays. The discovery could lead to brighter, more efficient digital displays.
As CEO of the Pittsburgh International Airport, Christina Cassotis MBA ’14 has brought new life to the hub, adding billions of dollars into the local economy. “We have made a significant difference in Pittsburgh’s ability to compete as a region,” she says.
The MIT Sports Lab helped develop a tool referees used to make clutch calls in the World Cup. But their ongoing work with FIFA is just one of many collaborations with heavy hitters in sports, including the NBA, NFL, and more.
This fact sheet offers a high-level summary of the many steps MIT leaders have taken to support our vibrant Jewish community.
In a world without MIT, radar wouldn’t have been available to help win World War II. We might not have email, CT scans, time-release drugs, photolithography, or GPS. And we’d lose over 30,000 companies, employing millions of people. Can you imagine?
MIT’s vital research and education — on topics such as human health, energy innovation, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing — continue to advance national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life for all Americans.