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Six from MIT awarded research funding to address Covid-19
Six from MIT awarded research funding to address Covid-19

Multi-institutional MassCPR initiative announces more than $16.5 million to support 62 Boston-area projects.

SMART researchers receive grant to develop rapid tests for Covid-19
SMART researchers receive grant to develop rapid tests for Covid-19

Using engineered binder proteins to detect viral proteins or antibodies rather than RNA, new tests may overcome current challenges in testing for SARS-CoV-2 virus.

MIT student applies her doctoral research to the Covid-19 emergency
MIT student applies her doctoral research to the Covid-19 emergency

Junli Hao's efforts aid procurement of face masks and respirators for first responders.

Marshaling artificial intelligence in the fight against Covid-19
Marshaling artificial intelligence in the fight against Covid-19

The MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is funding 10 research projects aimed at addressing the health and economic consequences of the pandemic.

Making an impact through chemical engineering
Making an impact through chemical engineering

Hadley Sikes designs simple-to-use diagnostic devices that could benefit patients around the world.

MIT engineers propose a safer method for sharing ventilators
MIT engineers propose a safer method for sharing ventilators

Suggested design could make it easier to divide air flow for Covid-19 patients in emergencies when no other options are available.

What can your microwave tell you about your health?
What can your microwave tell you about your health?

An MIT system uses wireless signals to measure in-home appliance usage to better understand health tendencies.

3 Questions: Energy studies at MIT and the next generation of energy leaders
3 Questions: Energy studies at MIT and the next generation of energy leaders

Abigail Ostriker ’16 and Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’15 share how their experiences with MIT’s energy programs connect them to the global energy community.

The changing world of work
The changing world of work

MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future responds to rapid changes brought by the pandemic.

A data-driven response to a pandemic
A data-driven response to a pandemic

Isolat, a volunteer collaboration organized by the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, informs coronavirus policy by analyzing data associated with the pandemic.

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