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Departments

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, the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS/Course 6), which reports jointly to the MIT School of Engineering and the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, 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

Academic Research/Faculty
Quantitative Research and Modeling
Data Science and Statistics
Technology Policy

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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Latest News

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Carissma McGee

Graduate Student

Departments

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Technology and Policy Program
Lab

Space, Telecommunications, Astronomy, and Radiation Laboratory (STAR Lab)
Research Focus

Studies exoplanets and examines intellectual property frameworks for space collaborations.

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Brian Robinson

Senior

Major

Aerospace Engineering and Political Science
Service

Air Force’s Reserve Officer Training Corps
Focus Area

Technical and practical issues related to autonomous systems, including the design and capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)