Engineering Systems
Olivier de Weck named editor-in-chief of Systems Engineering
February 12, 2013
MIT professor to helm flagship journal of the International Council on Systems Engineering
Students witness science policy in action
February 12, 2013
MIT students participate in the final mercury talks resulting in an international treaty.
Also labeled: Collaboration, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Environment, Faculty, Global, Graduate, postdoctoral, mercury, Policy, Student life, Students, Undergraduate
ESD alumna wins Singapore Challenge Prize
January 29, 2013
Lynette Cheah and team take first place at international competition for their innovative transportation plan.
Flextronics joins MIT Forum Advisory Board
January 18, 2013
One of world’s largest manufacturing and supply chain solutions companies will collaborate with board on industry challenges and opportunities.
James Utterback honored as exemplar of excellence
January 16, 2013
Professor was honored by KU Leuven at its bi-annual Leuven International Forum.
MIT students attend international talks on mercury
January 11, 2013
Students will blog and tweet about their experiences in Geneva, Switzerland.
Cellphone data helps pinpoint source of traffic tie-ups
December 20, 2012
Study: Congestion can be alleviated throughout a metropolitan area by altering the trips of drivers in specific neighborhoods.
Three books by MIT authors named to list of 'Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time'
December 18, 2012
System Design and Management student establishes MIT’s first mining club
December 14, 2012
Mining, Oil and Gas Club has sparked interest outside of MIT, notes Juan Esteban Montero.
What can logistics do for you?
November 20, 2012
In a new book, an MIT professor argues that investment in global transportation hubs can spur a ‘feedback loop’ of regional growth.
Driving drones can be a drag
November 14, 2012
Study shows distractions may alleviate boredom and improve drone operators’ performance.
Paying it forward through engineering
October 5, 2012
System Design and Management student aims to improve the world.
In profile: Chris Zegras
September 13, 2012
MIT urban planner builds tools that help designers make cities cleaner and greener.
Graves named Engineering Systems Division interim director
August 28, 2012
Sloan, ESD and mechanical engineering professor succeeds Sussman.
MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation launches Manufacturing Technology Advisory Board; Infosys joins board
July 26, 2012
Leaders from academia and the technology industry will work together to share ideas and plan ways to help transform U.S. manufacturing.
Portugal’s foreign minister emphasizes commitment to ‘stability’ in Europe
June 7, 2012
In MIT talk, Portas underscores country’s intent to stay the course.
Also labeled: Global, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), MIT Portugal, Special events and guest speakers
Entrepreneurial students dive into product design and development
May 14, 2012
Joint MIT-RISD course yields concepts from iPad-friendly backpacks to waste-free sugar.
ESD Interim Director Joseph Sussman discusses the case for complex sociotechnical systems as a new field of study
April 27, 2012
Delivers annual Charles L. Miller Lecture
Engineering a safer world
April 23, 2012
Workshop explores safety in nuclear power plants, occupational health, aviation and medicine.
Clean energy could lead to scarce materials
April 9, 2012
Rising demand for wind turbines and electric vehicles could strain supplies of some rare earth metals.
Preventing contamination in recycling
March 6, 2012
New study examines ways to prevent accumulation of impurities in recycling aluminum.
National Engineers Week: A Q&A with Richard de Neufville
February 24, 2012
On engineering design and the book 'Flexibility in Engineering Design'
National Engineers Week: A Q&A with Nancy Leveson
February 23, 2012
On system safety and the book "Engineering a Safer World:Systems Thinking Applied to Safety"
National Engineers Week: A Q&A with Olivier de Weck
February 22, 2012
On engineering systems and the book Engineering Systems: Meeting Human Needs in a Complex Technological World
Companies looking at a more regional approach to manufacturing
February 21, 2012
China no longer the obvious choice for manufacturing functions of large U.S.-based companies, paper says
MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos
February 1, 2012
Talks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.
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