MIT.nano

Germicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds

While useful for killing pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, the lights may cause unwanted chemical reactions and should be used with ventilation, researchers say.

October 17, 2023

MIT design would harness 40 percent of the sun’s heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel

Conventional systems for producing hydrogen depend on fossil fuels, but the new system uses only solar energy.

October 16, 2023

Apply Now: NSF I-Corps Regional Courses

Join the I-Corps Spark Program at MIT!
A free 3-week program to help researchers and engineers explore the potential applications of their new technologies.

Innovation at the Food-Logistics-Materials Nexus—Nov. 9

Infrastructure forms the backbone of modern society, and as challenges related to sustainability, efficiency, and security arise, innovation in infrastructure becomes even more crucial.

This webinar presented by the MIT Industrial Liasion Program (ILP) will bring together esteemed faculty from MIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to discuss cutting-edge research and developments in three intertwined areas: Food, Logistics, and Materials.

Printing a new approach to fusion power plant materials

MIT PhD student Alexander O’Brien is working to deliver the next generation of fusion devices through research on additive manufacturing of metal-ceramic composites.

October 14, 2023

Breakerday, DMSE Breakerspace’s inaugural celebration—Nov. 8

Breakerday marks the grand opening of the Breakerspace—a materials laboratory for all undergraduates. Engage with hands-on demos, learn about the materials in everyday things, and have a espresso from our state-of-the-art machine.

Targeting a coronavirus ion channel could yield new Covid-19 drugs

Chemists discover the structures of open and closed states of the channel, which could help the development of antiviral drugs to reduce inflammation.

October 13, 2023

Thousands of programmable DNA-cutters found in algae, snails, and other organisms

New research finds RNA-guided enzymes called Fanzors are widespread among eukaryotic organisms.

October 13, 2023

MIT.nano job opening: Financial & contract administrator

MIT.nano is hiring a financial and contract administrator to provide comprehensive financial and legal support and administer financial and legal activities.

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October 13, 2023

Social Impact Funding for IAP—Apply by Oct. 18

The PKG Fellowships program supports MIT students working on capacity-building social impact and community engagement projects. Students work with community-focused organizations including non-profits and social enterprises. These can include a student's own social enterprise.

Applications due October 18 at 12PM!

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October 12, 2023

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