Cecil Green ’23 (electrical engineering) founded Texas Instruments .... Steve Altes ’84 (aeronautics and astronautics) is the body double for Brad Pitt.

Energy and Environment

Research programs in energy and environment are among the most widespread in the School of Engineering. They are also the focus of a cross-disciplinary survey commissioned by Dean Thomas Magnanti to review current capabilities and chart future progress.

Ongoing efforts include research programs and projects through our departments and divisions:

  • Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • Biological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Engineering Systems Division
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Science and Engineering.

Additional research is conducted in numerous cross-disciplinary labs and centers, of which the following provides a selection:

For an opportunity to support research and educational activities in the area of energy and the environment, consider directing your gift to one of the following funds:

Energy and Environment Innovation Fund
Expendable support for School of Engineering activities in energy and the environment.
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Environment: Earth System Initiative
Expendable support of the joint School of Engineering/School of Science initiative in the environment.
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You may wish to search or browse for other specific giving opportunities within the School of Engineering or its departments, or make a gift now to any of the School’s initiatives using our secure online giving form.

Or, if you wish to speak to someone about a special gift in support of the School of Engineering, please contact Deborah J. Cohen, senior director of development and communications, at deco@mit.edu or 617.253.2222.

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