Civil and environmental engineering

In the mixResearch finds ‘viscous fingers’ can induce efficient mixing of fluids in tight spaces.

In the World: New water-filter factory in GhanaAfter years of development, production of ceramic-pot water filters should soar with opening of new facility.

Charles L. Miller Symposium honors Professor Daniel RoosLooks at the rich past, exciting future of engineering systems

Student engineers bring solar energy and clean water to Ugandan villageEngineers Without Borders project also helps local health clinic.

Committee says DOD should pay some of the costs of transportation infrastructure near U.S. military basesProfessor Joseph Sussman chaired committee that also required funding for public transportation

Three MIT engineers named to the National Academy of EngineeringSeveral alumni also elected among 68 new members announced today

6 from MIT named AAAS fellows

Scientists decipher 3-billion-year-old genomic fossilsAnalysis of modern-day genomes finds evidence for ancient environmental change and a massive expansion in genetic diversity.

Minor changes in precipitation may have major impact on groundwater supplies in arid regionsCrops and timing of storms amplify role played by rainwater.

The surprising physics of cats’ drinkingA new study reveals that even the way cats lap up liquid displays the perfect balance for which they’re known.

A greener way to grow carbon nanotubesStudy suggests new way for manufacturers to minimize environmental impact of carbon nanotube production

Yossi Sheffi discusses new technologies and process innovationProfessor was a guest on recent broadcast of CNBC's Executive Vision

Laws of attractionOcean micro-organisms are shown to behave like larger animals in the presence of sulfur. Might this offer clues about the roles they play in regulating Earth’s climate?

MIT teams dominate national energy contestThree MIT-connected teams were among five finalists and won top two prizes in ConocoPhillips award program

Going nature one betterMIT researchers aim to learn biology’s secrets for making tough, resilient materials out of simple components, and then improve on them.

CEE's Eric Adams receives the Ig Nobel Prize in chemistryEnvironmental engineers share prize with BP for work that proved oil and water really do mix

CEE researchers collaborate with Nobel Prize winnerTeam explains tearing mechanism of the triangular-shaped ribbons of graphene

Stately Killian Court serves as testing ground for new geotech toolCivil engineers develop new probe for determining soil characteristics.

Better prepared next timeLessons learned from the BP oil spill could help both companies and regulators to be more ready for the next emergency.

Cynthia Barnhart is appointed acting dean of the School of EngineeringSubra Suresh, nominated to head NSF, is on sabbatical leave for the fall semester.

MIT alumnus gives $24M to expand the Institute’s undergraduate student bodyFariborz Maseeh cites pressing need for MIT graduates.

The Salp: Nature’s near-perfect little engine just got betterThese efficient organisms may help remove carbon dioxide from the upper ocean

15 MIT students awarded DOE-funded Science Graduate FellowshipsAmong 150 students nationwide awarded fellowships in program's first year

New housemasters for East Campus, The Warehouse

MIT Steel Bridge Team breaks into the top 10 at national competitionThe undergrads won against much larger and more experienced teams

Building a brighter future in Siem Reap, CambodiaStudents in Civil Engineering and Architecture design new classroom structures for the Jay Pritzker Academy in Siem Reap.

Chisholm receives Agassiz Medal from National Academy of SciencesMIT professor selected for her pioneering studies of marine organisms

Hamlin Jennings will lead new Concrete Sustainability Hub at MITProfessor from Northwestern University will join MIT team working to reduce concrete's carbon footprint