Mechanical engineers hope to reduce textile waste with their elastic yarn, which is akin to spandex but much easier to recycle. “You just melt it in a barrel with a heater, and then you extrude and spin it into fibers,” SeongHyeon Kim says. “It’s like a spaghetti machine.”
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 nuclear energy.
Fifteen MIT projects have been selected for funding under the US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. These initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location: MIT researchers have found that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
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.
This fact sheet offers a high-level summary of the many steps MIT leaders have taken to support our vibrant Jewish community.
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.