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Using AI to Explore Oceans

MIT students taking class 2.680: Unmanned Marine Vehicle Autonomy, Sensing and Communications aim to deepen our understanding of the world's oceans by developing artificial intelligence for use on autonomous marine vehicles. Their software is put to the ultimate test while running missions of the Charles River.

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Lincoln Laboratory and National Strategic Research Institute launch student research program to tackle biothreats to national security

Twelve MechE grad students, including Rachael Rosco participated in the new joint student research program created by MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the National Strategic Research Institute designated by the DOD.