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Robert Langer

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Nicholas M. Patrikalakis fights harmful algal blooms with autonomous vehicles roaming the Strait of Johor in Singapore.

Water is Life: Addressing a need in India

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Nicholas Fang prints 3-D structures that “remember” their original shapes.

Nicholas Fang prints 3-D structures that “remember” their original shapes.

Simple equation predicts force needed to push objects through granular and pasty materials.

Simple equation predicts force needed to push objects through granular and pasty materials.

Jeehwan Kim

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J Kim Vandiver

Dean for Undergraduate Research/Professor

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MechE faculty honored with 2017 School of Engineering awards

The MIT Formula SAE team takes a great leap forward to build their 2017 race car.

The MIT Formula SAE team takes a great leap forward to build their 2017 race car.

Senior David Hesslink takes his passion for baseball and analytics to the major leagues.

Senior David Hesslink takes his passion for baseball and analytics to the major leagues.

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

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

Team develops a system that could automate inspection of streetlights for efficiency and maintenance issues.

Team develops a system that could automate inspection of streetlights for efficiency and maintenance issues.

Kripa Varanasi uses a clever combination of additives to pesticide sprays reducing runnoff pollution.

Kripa Varanasi uses a clever combination of additives to pesticide sprays reducing runnoff pollution.

Xuanhe Zhao is the 2017 recipient of the Young Investigator Medal from the Society of Engineering Science.

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