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Robot can inspect water or gas pipes from the inside to find leaks long before they become catastrophic

Robot can inspect water or gas pipes from the inside to find leaks long before they become catastrophic

Domitilla Del Vecchio

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Evelyn Wang named as MechE's Associate Department Head for Operations

Students work with Boston-area clinicians to design cheaper, safer, and more efficient medical devices

Students work with Boston-area clinicians to design cheaper, safer, and more efficient medical devices

Smartphone app provides diagnostic information about a car

Smartphone app provides diagnostic information about a car's health - from tire pressure to air filters and spark plugs

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Rising MechE senior Bettina Arkhurst, co-founder of Random Act of Kindness Week, spreads kindness throughout the halls of MIT

Rising MechE senior Bettina Arkhurst, co-founder of Random Act of Kindness Week, spreads kindness throughout the halls of MIT

Photo Gallery: Visualizing MechE Research: Scientific Photos by Felice Frankel

Photo Gallery: Visualizing MechE Research: Scientific Photos by Felice Frankel

Senior Nick Schwartz awarded the prestigious Marhsall Scholarship for 2018

Senior Nick Schwartz awarded the prestigious Marhsall Scholarship for 2018

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Lynette Jones

Senior Research Scientist

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Senior Yara Azoni helps build the first 3D printed bridge in Amsterdam through MISTI program

Senior Yara Azoni helps build the first 3D printed bridge in Amsterdam through MISTI program

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MIT MechE ranked number one mechanical engineering graduate program by US News & World Report

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