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MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in summer 2025

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Engineering better care

Prof. Anand presents major advances in coupled theories for large-deformation solid mechanics in his new book.

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October 7, 2026 Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists

Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists

October 6, 2026 Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data

Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data

October 1, 2026 MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

September 28, 2026 Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze

September 23, 2026 New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

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Sangbae Kim: Inspired by Nature

Associate Professor Sangbae Kim describes his cutting-edge research in the area of biomimetics, the study of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of robots.

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Learning Through Creation

Class 2.00a, Fundamentals of Engineering Design: Explore Space, Sea and Earth, empowers first-year students to build machines early in their academic careers at MIT.

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Engineering Fluids at the Nanoscale

Professor Rohit Karnik addresses real-world challenges with his micro- and nano-fluidics research, uncovering the unique behavior of fluid flow at the molecular level.

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