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Meet Hydrogels
Not quite a solid, not quite a liquid, hydrogels are networks of polymer chains that can retain extraordinary amounts of water and have several potential applications – from self-healing systems to sustainable water purification and next-gen cooling technologies.
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Explore MechE Classes
Discover both undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering classes at MIT on our updated Class Offerings page.
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Dimming Cell Memory
A cell's epigenetic memory may not be set by on/off switching but through a more graded, dimmer-like dial of gene expression.
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AI and ML for Engineering Design
In MechE class 2.155/156, students use tools and techniques from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for design, with a focus on the creation of new products and on engineering design challenges
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Engineering Fantasy Into Reality
PhD student Erik Ballesteros is building “Doc Ock” arms for future astronauts.
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The Breadth of MechE
Discover the incredible breadth of work underway in MechE at MIT.
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