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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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The Magic of Making

The Magic of Making

The magic of making is told through the personal stories of MIT students, whose passion runs deep and from an early age.

The MIT Bike Lab: A place for community, hands-on learning

The MIT Bike Lab: A place for community, hands-on learning

MIT's Bike Lab, an all-volunteer student-run bike shop, founded by graduate student Bianca Champenois, provides repair and maintenance services, emphasizes hands-on learning, and promotes sustainable transportation.

2.009 gets “Wild!”

2.009 gets “Wild!”

Six teams of MechE students pitched “wild” products during annual capstone course prototype launch event live from Kresge Auditorium.

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Roger Kamm

Roger’s Research Areas

David Wallace

David’s Research Areas

Sangbae Kim

Sangbae’s Research Areas

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Alumni Spotlight

RJ Scaringe

CEO, Rivian Automotive

[ SM '07, PhD '09 ]

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AnnMarie Thomas

AnnMarie Thomas

Founder of Playful Learning Lab

[ SB '01 ]

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Mick Mountz

CEO, Kiva Systems

[ SB ’87 ]

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Celebrate MechE Innovation at One of Our Annual Student Events

MechE Research Exhibition De Florez Competition