Materials science
Manufacturing inefficiency
March 17, 2009
Study sees 'alarming' use of energy, materials in newer manufacturing processes
Re-engineered battery material could lead to rapid recharging of many devices
March 11, 2009
Beltway for electrical energy solves long-standing problem
Physicists discover surprising variation in superconductors
January 27, 2009
Work may lead to understanding of new class of materials
Solving the mysteries of metallic glass
December 18, 2008
New understanding could lead to significant new materials
Also labeled: Global
Finding better materials for solar cells
December 10, 2008
New research could lead to cheaper cells with vast potential
Cima named faculty director of Lemelson-MIT Program
December 5, 2008
Succeeding Flemings as of Jan. 1, 2009
Ortiz named National Security Science and Engineering Fellow
November 26, 2008
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, National relations and service
Boosting the power of solar cells
November 26, 2008
New research could lead to higher output, lower cost
Baby steps
November 24, 2008
Engineers show how tiny cell proteins generate force to 'walk'
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Mechanical engineering
A new class of catalysts
November 16, 2008
Tiny backpacks for cells
November 6, 2008
Polymer patches could ferry drugs, assist in cancer diagnosis
Also labeled: Cancer, Chemistry and chemical engineering
Two faculty among Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10'
October 14, 2008
Team takes first atomic-scale compositional images of fuel-cell nanoparticles
October 2, 2008
Work could lead to better catalysts for eco-friendly energy storage devices
CMSE wins six-year, $19.2m NSF grant
September 23, 2008
Sun-tracking device wins student prize
September 19, 2008
Window coatings, wind generators and power unit also win
MITEI awards second round of seed grants
September 18, 2008
Kennedy's Portable Light wins Tech Award
September 9, 2008
Chiang challenges freshmen to follow their passions
August 26, 2008
Beyond jewelry: Engineering new uses for gold
August 22, 2008
MIT researchers see precious metal's value in war on cancer, other applications
MIT engineers work toward cell-sized batteries
August 20, 2008
Microbatteries could power tomorrow's miniature devices
Building microchips from the bottom up
August 14, 2008
MIT develops novel self-assembly method that could break size barrier
Protection built to scale--fish scale, that is
July 27, 2008
Primitive 'dinosaur eel' could inspire future body armor
Getting wrapped up in solar textiles
June 9, 2008
MIT lecturer focuses on flexible photovoltaic materials
Also labeled: Architecture, Energy
Department of Materials Science and Engineering awards
June 4, 2008
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships
MIT develops a 'paper towel' for oil spills
May 30, 2008
Nanowire mesh can absorb up to 20 times its weight in oil
Finding yields creation of bacteria-resistant films
May 16, 2008
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
MIT creates new material for fuel cells
May 16, 2008
Increases power output by more than 50 percent
In Sigma Xi lecture, Barsoum to focus on pyramids
May 7, 2008
Also labeled: Special events and guest speakers























