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A collage of seven professionally dressed adults, consisting of six men and one woman, all smiling or with neutral expressions, photographed in various indoor settings.

MIT and SoE community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026

A cityscape with modern office buildings surrounding a central courtyard, some snow on rooftops and ground, and a clear blue sky above. Bare trees and red sculptures are visible in the courtyard.

MIT-Royalty Pharma Faculty Founder Initiative supports biotech innovators

In class 16.85 Autonomy Capstone (Design and Testing of Autonomous Vehicles), MIT students design, implement, deploy, and test a full software architecture for flying autonomous systems.

Engineering confidence to navigate uncertainty

A new soft robotic arm can safely operate close to the human body without causing discomfort or injury. The AI control system is well-suited for assistive scenarios like showering, where the arm can help wipe the back — supporting people with limited mobility and easing the load on caregivers.

A neural blueprint for human-like intelligence in soft robots

The startup Foray Bioscience, founded by an MIT alumna, is engineering plants from single cells to create new materials and protect endangered species.

Designing a more resilient future for plants, from the cell up

“Conversations with Boeing engineers were inspiring,” said one student from Mercer Island High School after touring the Boeing 737 factory in Renton, Washington. The visit was part of a collaboration with MIT Leaders for Global Operations alumni and the organization Engineering Tomorrow.

Turning curiosity about engineering into careers