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MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in summer 2025

Prof. Anand presents major advances in coupled theories for large-deformation solid mechanics in his new book.

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October 7, 2026 Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists

Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists

October 6, 2026 Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data

Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data

October 1, 2026 MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

September 28, 2026 Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze

September 23, 2026 New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

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Sangbae Kim: Inspired by Nature

Associate Professor Sangbae Kim describes his cutting-edge research in the area of biomimetics, the study of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of robots.

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Mining the Deep Sea

Mining minerals found 15,000 feet below sea level could help secure a low-carbon future, but at what cost? Researchers including Thomas Peacock, professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, are racing to understand the environmental impact of deep-sea mining.

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