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Research at MIT aims to develop innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges. From addressing the energy needs of tomorrow to improving cancer therapies, MIT’s research efforts are enhanced through creative collaborations with leading research institutes and consortia around the world. Compiled here are just some of the MIT labs, centers and programs where cutting-edge research is taking place.

Institute research by topic

aeronautics and astronautics

architecture

anthropology

arts

astronomy

biology/bioengineering

business and management

cancer

chemistry/chemical engineering

civil and environmental engineering

cognitive science

comparative media

computer science

earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences

economics

education

electrical engineering

energy

entrepreneurship and invention

global languages

history

humanities

international studies

libraries

linguistics

media arts and sciences

materials science and engineering

mathematics

mechanical engineering

medical sciences

music

nanoscience and nanotechnology

neuroscience

nuclear science and engineering

oceanography and ocean engineering

physics

philosophy

political science

robotics and artificial intelligence

social sciences

transportation

urban studies and planning

writing

Research at MIT

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