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Latest news and research from MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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Researchers discovered a paradoxical phenomenon in optical physics that could enable a new bioimaging method that’s faster and higher-resolution than existing technology https://t.co/4PPFDBtJmx“pencil-beam”-laser-could-help-scientists-design-brain-targeted-therapies

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MechE Senior Lilia Ould-Hammou and alum Bryan Sperry ’23 are among the ten MIT affiliates — including undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni — who have accepted Fulbright grants to work on research projects abroad in 2026-27.
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With a swipe of a magnet, microscopic “magno-bots” perform complex maneuvers. https://t.co/D3pbwgmFPs“magno-bots”-perform-complex-maneuvers

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MechE Senior Brunch is a tradition held each year to honor graduating seniors. Students, family, friends, faculty, staff and others gather to celebrate and recognize students' accomplishments. Congratulations to all of our graduates! 📸: Tony Pulsone

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Scenes from yesterday's School of Engineering & Schwarzman College of Computing advanced degree ceremony. Congratulations to our advanced degree recipients, and to all of this year's graduates! 📸: Tony Pulsone

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MIT’s Commencement celebrations begin today! To help members of the Class of 2026 start their post-Tech journeys, the MIT Alumni Association has gleaned tips from some of the 150,000 alumni living and working across the globe. Via MIT Slice: https://t.co/3bG0ftKBkB

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Professor Gareth McKinley ’91 is one of six MIT faculty members and 10 additional MIT alumni elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for 2026. https://t.co/XiRUxUMbsG

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For the culminating event of 2.007 (Design and Manufacturing I), students build robots that compete head-to-head to earn the highest score. This year's theme was inspired by the world of high speed motor sports 🏎️ 🏁
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Our community gathered last week to celebrate MechE student award recipients. Awards are given to undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding achievements in academics, research, teaching, mentorship, and more. https://t.co/vS2oy8d7nN

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For their final project competition, students in 2.12/2.120 (Introduction to Robotics) developed home robots that can intelligently interact with the physical environment and take on tasks like daily chores. 📸s: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE

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A new storytelling project titled "Curiosity on a Mission" champions the long-horizon science that powers American innovation. https://t.co/jGKp7Rg4y4

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In 2.72/2.270 (Elements of Mechanical Design), "If it doesn’t break the laws of physics, it’s possible; you just have to figure out how to engineer it." Full story and video: https://t.co/Mrg9cykZBk

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During the annual de Florez Competition, MechE students showcase projects that demonstrate "Outstanding Ingenuity and Creative Judgment" in areas that use mechanical engineering knowledge or practice. See this year's winners! https://t.co/BtAYrR4KQK 📸: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE

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MExpo 2026, held Tuesday, was a wonderful celebration of mechanical engineering innovation, competition, and hands on learning. Thank you to all of our students, faculty, staff, presenters, volunteers, and guests for being a part of this event! 📸s: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE

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McKenna Reilly, a #mechanicalengineering and #oceanengineering student at #MIT, is creating a water sampler to help oyster farmers.

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2.007 students learn, then apply the principles of mechanical design to build a robot capable of completing tasks on a themed game board, ultimately participating in a head-to-head competition! Live webcast 5/12, 6:30 PM EST https://t.co/UM7Fv09GvZ 📸: Tony Pulsone, MIT MechE

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PhD student Jacqui van Zyl studies the cell mechanics involved in brain waste clearance, or how waste and toxins are clearing the brain through the lymphatic system. The goal is to better understand how to treat and help with the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Co-founded by Dan Sobek ’88, SM ’92, PhD ’97, 1s1 Energy thinks it has the technology to finally make green hydrogen go mainstream. 📸: Christine Daniloff, MIT; iStock

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MIT researchers have developed an ultra-efficient microchip that can protect wireless biomedical devices, like pacemakers and insulin pumps, from quantum attacks. 📸: Christine Daniloff, MIT; iStock

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We're excited to announce MExpo 2026! Join us on Tuesday, May 12, at the Johnson Athletics Center (120 Vassar St, Cambridge) for a full afternoon and evening of mechanical engineering at its best. Come see what MechE is building! 🔗 https://t.co/RZ8Y9yiKfa