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We Are MechE at MIT

What’s so unique about the MIT MechE spirit? Hear it straight from our students and faculty in this short video.

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New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste

By using a 3D printer like an iron, researchers including Professor Stefanie Mueller can precisely control the color, shade, and texture of fabricated objects, using only one material.

3 Questions: From the bench to the battlefield

Rising senior and Army ROTC cadet Alexander Edwards recently discussed a new UROP fellowship with the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies with the Vice Chancellor's office.

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Meet Some of Our Faculty Working On Challenges

MechE faculty are passionate, out-of-the-box thinkers who love to get their hands dirty.

Anette (Peko) Hosoi

Anette (Peko)’s Research Areas

Gang Chen

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Michael Triantafyllou

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Research areas in MechE are guidelines, not boundaries. Our faculty partner across disciplines to address the grand challenges of today and tomorrow, collaborating with researchers in MechE, MIT, industry, and beyond.

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