Fall course—6.2540 Nanotechnology: From Atoms to Systems

Led by EECS Associate Professor Farnaz Niroui, this undergraduate course introduces the fundamentals of applied quantum mechanics, materials science, and fabrication skills needed to design, engineer, and build emerging nanodevices with diverse applications in energy, memory, display, communications, and sensing. Focuses on the application and outlines the full progression from the fundamentals to the implemented device and functional technology. Closely integrates lectures with design-oriented laboratory modules. 

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2025 MIT Deep Tech Career Fair—Sept. 18

MIT students, postdocs, researchers, and alumni are invited to meet with representatives of the member companies of the MIT.nano Consortium, Microsystems Industrial Group, Quantum Science & Engineering Consortium, MIT AI Hardware Program, and MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium. This focused career fair will provide networking and career opportunities with leading global companies seeking MIT talent for a variety of roles and industries. 

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
MIT Stata Center

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Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function

Researchers developed an approach to study where proteins get made, and characterized proteins produced near mitochondria, gaining potential insights into mitochondrial function and disease.