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MIT Engineers, with collaborators from USC, have developed a noninvasive pacemaker that stimulates the heart using ultrasound. The design could one day provide a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants. đ¸: Courtesy of the researchers meche.mit.edu/news-media/ultâŚ
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Connecting younger students to robotics is one of the main goals of FIRSTxMIT, a new MIT student club launched at the beginning of the last academic year. đ¸s: Perry Han
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Founded by Peter Godart â15, SM â19, PhD â21, Found Industries has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum. meche.mit.edu/news-media/fouâŚâs-industrial-supply-chains
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Today, in honor of #WorldOceanDay, learn how a collaborative project involving researchers at MIT and the University of Maine Darling Marine Center aims to protect marine life like oysters, coral, and plankton by using electricity to reduce ocean acidity. youtube.com/watch?v=lQWU5AVRâŚ
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A new approach developed in #MIT MechE's The 77 Lab uses computer vision to assess children with #cerebralpalsy and create optimal treatment paths. meche.mit.edu/news-media/new⌠đ¸: Tony Pulsone
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MechE Alumna Stacy Godfreey-Igwe â22 (bottom row, left) is one of six from MIT to be awarded a 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.
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Researchers discovered a paradoxical phenomenon in optical physics that could enable a new bioimaging method thatâs faster and higher-resolution than existing technology meche.mit.edu/news-media/selâŚâpencil-beamâ-laser-could-help-scientists-design-brain-targeted-therapies
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MechE Senior Lilia Ould-Hammou and alum Bryan Sperry â23 are among the ten MIT affiliates â including undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni â who have accepted Fulbright grants to work on research projects abroad in 2026-27.
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With a swipe of a magnet, microscopic âmagno-botsâ perform complex maneuvers. meche.mit.edu/news-media/swiâŚâmagno-botsâ-perform-complex-maneuvers
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MITâs Commencement celebrations begin today! To help members of the Class of 2026 start theirâŻpost-TechâŻjourneys, the MIT Alumni Association has gleaned tips from some of the 150,000 alumni living and working across theâŻglobe. Via MIT Slice: alum.mit.edu/slice/graduatesâŚ
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Professor Gareth McKinley â91 is one of six MIT faculty members and 10 additional MIT alumni elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for 2026. meche.mit.edu/news-media/mitâŚ
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For the culminating event of 2.007 (Design and Manufacturing I), students build robots that compete head-to-head to earn the highest score. This year's theme was inspired by the world of high speed motor sports đď¸ đ
web.mit.edu/webcast/2.007/ đ¸: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE
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Our community gathered last week to celebrate MechE student award recipients. Awards are given to undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding achievements in academics, research, teaching, mentorship, and more. web.mit.edu/webcast/meche/s2âŚ
đ¸: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE
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A new storytelling project titled "Curiosity on a Mission" champions the long-horizon science that powers American innovation. news.mit.edu/2026/3-questionâŚ
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In 2.72/2.270 (Elements of Mechanical Design), "If it doesnât break the laws of physics, itâs possible; you just have to figure out how to engineer it." Full story and video: meche.mit.edu/news-media/buiâŚ
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During the annual de Florez Competition, MechE students showcase projects that demonstrate "Outstanding Ingenuity and Creative Judgment" in areas that use mechanical engineering knowledge or practice. See this year's winners! web.mit.edu/deflorez/ đ¸: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE
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MExpo 2026, held Tuesday, was a wonderful celebration of mechanical engineering innovation, competition, and hands on learning. Thank you to all of our students, faculty, staff, presenters, volunteers, and guests for being a part of this event! đ¸s: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE
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