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MIT MechE has historically attracted very entrepreneurial, hands-on students. It was through my interaction with these friends that I came to appreciate the importance of applying theoretical principles to building useful products.

- Alum Davide Marini (PhD ’03), CEO/Co-Founder, Firefly Bioworks

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2.12: Introduction to Robotics at MIT

2.12: Introduction to Robotics at MIT

In this year’s Class 2.12: Introduction to Robotics, undergraduate students joined forces to build a robot that can emulate complex human movement with a soccer-theme.

Featured video: Making music with the Chorallaries of MIT

Featured video: Making music with the Chorallaries of MIT

Mechanical engineering senior Isabel "Izzy" Llyod finds a creative outlet with the Chorallaries, MIT's oldest co-ed acapella group.

Reliable energy for all

Reliable energy for all

Graduate student Prosper Nyovanie wants to power off-grid communities worldwide with scalable solar electric systems.

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Domitilla Del Vecchio

Domitilla Del Vecchio

Domitilla’s Research Areas

David Hardt

David’s Research Areas

Anette (Peko) Hosoi

Anette (Peko) Hosoi

Anette (Peko)’s Research Areas

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Alumni Spotlight

Peter Lehner

Leigh Fibers

[ SB ’49 ]

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Prakash Govindan

Prakash Govindan

Co-Founder and CEO, Gradiant

[ PhD '12 ]

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Jennifer Rumsey and John Wall

Jennifer Rumsey and John Wall

Chief Technology Officer, Cummins

[ SB, SM ’75, ScD ’78; SM ’98 ]

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