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Rapid test for Covid-19 shows improved sensitivity

A CRISPR-based test developed at MIT and the Broad Institute can detect nearly as many cases as the standard Covid-19 diagnostic.

September 17, 2020

Mapping the design space of photonic topological states via deep learning

Using deep learning for enhanced design of photonic topological states, a team of MIT engineers including Dr. Brian Anthony, Robin Singh, and Anu Agarwal has developed a framework that could enable better design of optical filters, reflectors, and other chip-scale photonic components.

September 15, 2020

3D printing a miniature magnetic pump

Design is the first demonstration of a magnetic, multi-material pump 3D printed all in one piece.

September 9, 2020

Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination

Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help stem outbreaks and avoid food waste.

September 9, 2020

Mechanical Engineering Research Exhibition (MERE)—Oct. 9

The 7th annual Mechanical Engineering Research Exhibition (MERE) will take place Friday, October 9. A keynote address will be given by MIT alum and Executive Director of the American Society for Engineering Education, Norman L. Fortenberry.

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Building hybrid analog-digital hardware accelerators for machine learning and AI applications—Sept. 30

Join the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) for their September Seminar, delivered by John Paul Strachan, Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

September 30, 2020
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST

Stacking atomic layers: quest for new materials for novel quantum devices—Sept. 28

Philip Kim, Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University, will discuss several research efforts to realize unusual quasiparticle pairing mesoscopic devices based on stacked vdW interfaces between 2-dimensional materials. Part of the Nano Bio Seminar Series.

September 28, 2020
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST

A new platform for controlled delivery of key nanoscale drugs and more

The novel approach, developed by MIT chemical engineers, could help create more efficient consumer products, including drugs, cosmetics, and food.

September 5, 2020

A chemist who plays with space

Alison Wendlandt explores how the layout of atoms in molecules, such as sugars and drugs, can affect their nature and our bodies.

September 4, 2020

ILP webinar: Micro-optics innovations for imaging and sensing—Sept. 28

Materials Science & Engineering (DMSE) Associate Professor JJ Hu will discuss several new micro-optics innovations we have pioneered in recent years with direct applications to optical spectroscopy, chemical analysis, biomedical imaging, 3-D depth sensing, and AR/VR.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. EST
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