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AeroAstro

Course 16

Aeronautics and Astronautics

AeroAstro educates the next generation of leaders, creative engineers, and entrepreneurs who will push the boundaries of the possible to shape the future of aerospace.

Careers

  • Aerospace engineer
  • Astronaut
  • Entrepreneur

BE

Course 20

Biological Engineering

Biological engineers integrate the inherent capabilities of biological systems with engineering approaches to develop solutions to global challenges.

Careers

  • Bio-engineer / Scientist
  • Founder
  • Medical Doctor
  • Consultant

ChemE

Course 10

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering applies core scientific principles to solve real-world challenges, from climate change to molecular design. At MIT, students gain the knowledge and skills to make an impact across science and engineering.

Careers

  • Clean energy and sustainability
  • Pharma and Biotech
  • Tech, Data & AI-driven engineering
  • Manufacturing and operations leadership
  • Consulting and Entrepreneurship

CEE

Course 1

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering tackles humanity’s most urgent challenges — climate change, sustainable cities, and resilient infrastructure.

Careers

  • Infrastructure & Structural Engineer
  • Climate & Sustainability Analyst
  • Transportation Systems Engineer
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Data Scientist (Infrastructure/Energy Systems)

EECS

Course 6

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Covering the full range of computer, information and energy systems, EECS brings the world’s most brilliant faculty and students together to innovate and explore.

Careers

  • Engineer
  • Scientist
  • Researcher

IDSS

Institute for Data, Systems, and Society

The MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) addresses complex societal challenges at the intersection of statistics, data science, information and decision systems, and the social sciences.

Careers

  • Data Scientist
  • Quantitative Researcher
  • Policy Analyst / Professor

IMES

Institute for Medical Engineering and Science

IMES accelerates innovation in human health by integrating, nurturing, and translating MIT’s strengths in science and technology, medicine and physiology, clinical and translational research, and entrepreneurship.

Careers

  • Academic Research/Faculty
  • Biotechnology
  • Consulting & Venture Capital
  • Medical Devices
  • Public Health & Policy

DMSE

Course 3

Materials Science and Engineering

DMSE brings together engineering, physics, and chemistry to understand and design materials that tackle real-world challenges in energy, health, computing, and more.

Careers

  • Computational scientist
  • Materials engineer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Data scientist/analyst
  • Professor

MechE

Course 2

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering unites theory and practice to design systems that improve the world — guided by MIT’s “mind and hand,” and heart.

Careers

  • Engineer
  • Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

NSE

Course 22

Nuclear Science and Engineering

Nuclear Science & Engineering advances nuclear technology for the benefit of society and the environment, preparing the next generation of leaders in energy and beyond.

Careers

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Computational Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Military Service
  • Nuclear Engineer

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At MIT, every student, faculty and staff member charts their own path — exploring, experimenting, and engineering new ways to make a difference. Discover how our community turns curiosity into impact through teaching, research, innovation, and real-world experience.

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    Department of Biological Engineering

  • Research Project

    Helps design proteins that spur the immune system to fight cancer and other diseases.

  • Extracurriculars

    MIT Women’s Soccer Team; Co-founded EasyComm,
     an online game platform that helps children with Down syndrome work on verbal communication with support from Sandbox

  • Lab

    The Wittrup Lab

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Associate Professor

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