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    Associate Professor Mathias Kolle received a J-WAFS seed grant in 2017 to develop light-diffusing fibers to increase the energy efficiency of industrial algae production and improve its viability as food and fuel.

    February 16, 2021 Less-wasteful laser-cutting

    A team at MIT CSAIL including Assistant Professor Stefanie Mueller have developed the new tool Fabricaide, which provides live feedback on laser-cut designs to help users reduce leftover material.

    February 13, 2021 Unleashing the potential of the mind

    Pison, founded by MechE alum Dexter Ang ’05, enables people to control digital interfaces, such as their phones, through brain signals.

    February 6, 2021 Reducing inequality across the globe and on campus

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    February 2, 2021 Celebrating the life and legacy of George Hatsopoulos

    At an event hosted by MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering in January 2021, former colleagues, friends, and family reflected on the life, career, and legacy of George Hatsopoulos '49, SM '50, ME '54, SCD '56.

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