Engineering Systems
LINC 2013 explores global technology-enabled learning
June 19, 2013
Conference examines realities and potential of online global education
Allocating flu vaccines to maximize number of people remaining healthy
June 14, 2013
Research could help prevent millions of people from becoming infected with the next pandemic flu
Lawrence Bacow speaks on challenges facing higher education
May 2, 2013
Former MIT chancellor examines rising costs, digital learning in Charles L. Miller Lecture
Nine MIT faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 24, 2013
Among 198 elected this year to the prestigious honorary society.
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Biology, Brain and cognitive sciences, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Earth and atmospheric sciences, EdX, Electrical engineering and electronics, Faculty, Linguistics, Management, McGovern Institute, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Philosophy, Physics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)
Making sense of big data
March 26, 2013
PhD student Jameson Toole wants to harness data to improve human lives.
Faculty describe experiments with digital learning on MacVicar Day
March 22, 2013
Participants discuss how they are 'reimagining the MIT classroom.'
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Education, teaching, academics, Electrical engineering and electronics, Faculty, Foreign languages and literatures, History, Internet, MacVicar fellows, Massive open online courses (MOOCs), Mechanical engineering, Online learning, Undergraduate, Special events and guest speakers
New rankings acclaim MIT’s graduate programs in engineering, business
March 12, 2013
MIT leads in seven engineering disciplines and three business fields, says U.S. News & World Report.
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Business and management, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Computer science and technology, Education, teaching, academics, Electrical engineering and electronics, Graduate, postdoctoral, Materials science, Mechanical engineering, Nuclear science and engineering, Rankings
How to predict the progress of technology
March 6, 2013
MIT researcher finds Moore’s Law and Wright’s Law best predict how technology improves.
Leveson and ESD Student Society honored with Martore Awards
March 1, 2013
Award recognizes outstanding contributions to an ESD academic program in the areas of education and program development.
Livengood awarded inaugural Daniel and Eva Roos Engineering Systems Dissertation Prize
February 28, 2013
New award recognizes outstanding dissertation in the ESD PhD program.
Former banking executive reflects on launch and rise of the ATM
February 28, 2013
John Reed talks about the challenges and opportunities of working with a complex sociotechnical system.
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.
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