“The circular economy is rooted in the idea that we can create value from waste. What is truly limiting us from achieving this?” Yuly Fuentes-Medel @ValueofScience@MIT responds in a debate about the fashion industry’s claim to a circular business model. ssir.org/articles/entry/resp…
“The fashion industry has timidly approached circularity, individually investing in, exploring, and executing relatively small-volume plans, rather than establishing formal collaborations aimed at bringing meaningful levels of scale.”—Yuly Fuentes-Medel @ValueofScience@MIT (6/9)
MIT engineers in @MIT_CEE and @mit_dmse have developed a machine-learning method that can detect the internal structure of materials from their surfaces. The method could help detect defects within materials without opening them.
Read more at ow.ly/sCJG50OsoPq
Like ancient mariners, ancestors of Prochlorococcus microbes rode out to sea on exoskeleton particles: A new study shows the carbon-capturing phytoplankton colonized the ocean by rafting on particles of chitin. mitsha.re/KpG950OtEF4
ALT 3 cartoony green microbes ride a raft made of shell on a blue ocean. One microbe has a telescope to look ahead. A sign in the water says they are heading towards to the “Ocean.”
Media Lab PhD student @irmandyw talks to @Societyofcrafts about his work, which blends engineering with fabric arts—especially knitting. "Knitting has several advantages," he says, "including the ability to create intricate forms, patterns, structures." societyofcrafts.org/crafting…
Listen: on an episode of the @AVIDOpenAccess Unpacking Education podcast, @MITprg PhD student @randi_c1 talks about #DayofAI on May 18—an event geared towards both students educators to help them learn how AI is embedded in the rapidly changing world. avidopenaccess.org/resource/…
Member @Genomatica is opening a new chapter for plant-based nylon and accelerating the sustainable materials transition with partner @lululemon, creating a lower-impact alternative to an important material in the performance apparel industry. buff.ly/3AvpiOl
Today is a big day in open-source history: 30 years ago @CERN released the source code for the World Wide Web for anyone to use.
bit.ly/2jlGcah (v/@BTGroup) #TodayInHistory
Co-founded by Biomechatronics head Hugh Herr, the Bionic5K is an inclusive race that welcomes runners with or without disabilities, including those with prosthetic limbs and artificial joints. The race will be held 4/29 mitsha.re/GOix30jn4ft
Tomorrow: Presidential Inauguration of Sally Kornbluth, celebration events!
9 AM – Symposium: Where Big Ideas Come From—and Why They Matter via webcast or in-person. Limited on-site seating, registration is required. Details ➡️ mitsha.re/QrtE50O1A0E
ALT Colorful illustration of the MIT dome and clouds. Text reads: Inauguration of Sally Kornbluth 18th President of MIT
To advance in their careers, women should understand the difference between power & influence per #MITSloan faculty @Fiona_MIT & @elsbeth_johnson mitsln.co/aM6i50NQEBq
Learn more during their NEW course Women's Leadership Program mitsln.co/yacm50NQEBX
MA Manufacturers, dive into Industry 4.0 & SMART Manufacturing! Build a roadmap to stay competitive. Experts will speak on IIoT, Automation, Additive, Cybersecurity, and more.
Register for May 19 Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing - MassMEP.
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¿Interesado en desarrollar nuevas habilidades? La capacitación gratuita ahora está disponible en todo Massachusetts. Obtenga más información en mass.gov/futureskills
ALT Mapa amarillo sólido de Massachusetts sobre un fondo verde azulado. Marcadores de ubicación dispersos por el mapa. Logo de FutureSkills con el slogan Ampliando Oportunidades encima del mapa. El logo de MassHire está centrado debajo del mapa.
Here are your environmental events for the week! Learn about the Earth Month events, the Energy Storage Student Slam, the MIT Energy Conference, and more! ow.ly/NgTE50Nmyse
There is no time like the present to submit your proposals to BioMADE’s Project Call 3.0! We want to hear your ideas and innovative strategies to meet and exceed the challenge of preparing the future bioindustrial manufacturing workforce. buff.ly/3Esn1py
Don't miss our next LinkedIn Live with #MITSloan faculty @elsbeth_johnson and @Fiona_MIT - March 13 at 9am ET! Share with your network and register here mitsln.co/u1cO50Nafj4
Learn more during their Women's Leadership Program (Jun 20-23) mitsln.co/Yc6g50NafjO
NEW COURSE! The Women’s Leadership Program, led by renowned women faculty @elsbeth_johnson and @Fiona_MIT will help you deepen your leadership capabilities and provide you with the critical mindsets and skill sets essential for advancement. Learn more mitsln.co/Yjhb50N8JOW