MIT.nano

New system designs nanomaterials that conduct heat in specific ways

The technique could be used to fabricate computer chips that won’t get too hot while operating, or materials that can convert waste heat to energy.

October 7, 2022

Nano Explorations: Develop better quantum sensors and simulators with solid state spins—Nov. 8

Join us on Tuesday, November 8 for the next Nano Explorations talk. Guoqing Wang, PhD candidate in the Nuclear Science and Engineering will present on developing better quantum sensors and simulators with solid state spins.

11 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. ET
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New process could enable more efficient plastics recycling

Cobalt-based catalysts could be used to turn mixed plastic waste into fuel, new plastics, and other products.

October 6, 2022

Engineers develop a new kind of shape-memory material

The ceramic-based material could be used for highly efficient actuators for aircraft or other uses, with minimal moving parts.

October 5, 2022

A factory for FrEDs at MIT

Graduate students create on-campus assembly factory for fiber extrusion devices.

October 5, 2022

Four from MIT receive NIH New Innovator Awards for 2022

Awards support high-risk, high-impact research from early-career investigators.

October 4, 2022

MIT team places 3rd in materials design competition with novel 3D printable metal

New material could be used by Tesla to produce all-electric vehicles with just a few massive parts.

October 3, 2022

Massachusetts Microelectronics Internship Program: a big focus on critical tiny components

The Massachusetts Microelectronics Internship Program (MMIP) was launched over the summer to connect undergraduates interested in learning more about microelectronics with industry. Open to all freshmen and sophomores registered at Massachusetts universities, the MMIP offers a ten-week, full-time internship opportunity in microelectronics and hardware—with no prior experience required. The program includes training modules, mentor support, and network-building events designed to help students find their way in a burgeoning industry.

Read more at MIT EECS.

October 3, 2022

IMMERSED IN: Ambient sensing—Nov. 2

This session of IMMERSED will explore ambient sensing from the lab to the home. The talk will be presented by Dr. Brian Anthony, MIT.nano associate director and co-director of MIT’s Medical Electronic Device Realization Center.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
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Massachusetts Microelectronics Summer Internship Program—Apply by Oct. 15

Are you a first year or sophomore student interested in learning about microelectronics and hardware? Apply to the Massachusetts Microelectronics Summer Internship Program. No experience required!

The Massachusetts Microelectronics Summer Internship Program is looking for the next generation of microelectronics leaders.

This 10-week program will not only provide you with an impactful and fulfilling internship, but also with an industry mentor through the duration of your studies, weekly training modules on key topics of microelectronics and leadership, and an amazing cohort of like-minded students looking forward to lead the next revolution in technology.

The application deadline is October 15, 2022. Read more and apply: https://ma-microelectronics.org

October 1, 2022

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