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Four Harvard MRSEC postdocs selected for 2024 Rising Star Symposium Researchers recognized for accomplishments and demonstrated contributions December 11, 2024
Spicing Up Science How Teachers are using Food to Transform their Classrooms November 1, 2024
Kozinsky and team among finalists for Gordon Bell Prize Researchers recognized for equivariant neural network models that can quickly and accurately simulate millions of atoms October 5, 2023
Why do materials get stronger when they are deformed? Research team sheds light on universal mechanisms of work hardening September 6, 2024
What is the science behind the perfect pizza? Check our calendar for Science and Cooking lecture series events to find out more. The popular lecture series will feature talks on the science of chocolate, sauce, and sugar September 5, 2024
Congratulations to Boris Kozinsky Recipient of the Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Advising May 9, 2024
Building a Stronger Nation With Soft Materials Navajo Technical University's collaboration with Harvard in materials research and science education is allowing students to pursue research that addresses real-world needs of the Navajo Nation April, 2024
David Weitz receives the 2024 Bower Award Bower Award and Prize for his Achievements in Science April 18, 2024
Entrepreneurship Meet and Greet MRSEC Leadership Council Local Leaders April 11, 2024
Intelligent liquid Researchers develop metafluid with programmable response April 3, 2024
Kate Strangfeld presents MRSEC Science and Cooking Teacher workshops at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) annual conference in Denver, Colorado March 24, 2024
Sweet, sweet Pi science MRSEC hosts Pi Day program for local middle schoolers March 14, 2024
The life and death of cracks Research explores how fractures nucleate, propagate, and stop January 29, 2024
A long-lasting neural probe Researchers develop implantable device that can record a collection of individual neurons over months January 26, 2024
Making chemistry taste great MRSEC Science & Cooking Workshops help students embrace high school chemistry January 8, 2024
Rubber that doesn't grow cracks when stretched many times Multi-scale approach improves the fatigue threshold of particle-reinforced rubber December 14, 2023
Harvard MRSEC Researchers named 2023 Highly Cited Researchers and Citation Laureate Highly Cited Researchers in the field of Cross-Field, and Citation Laureate in the field of Physics November 15, 2023
MRSEC graduate student applies science and engineering in the Navajo Nation Robinson Tom goes from Navajo Tech REU summer researcher to MRSEC Ph.D. student November 10, 2023
Reverse engineering Jackson Pollock Researchers combine physics and machine learning to use Pollock's drip paint technique for quick and accurate 3D printing October 30, 2023
Kozinsky and team among finalists for Gordon Bell Prize Researchers recognized for equivariant neural network models that can quickly and accurately simulate millions of atoms October 5, 2023
Science and Cooking returns with tasty offerings The popular lecture series will feature talks on the science of fermentation, sugar and mixology September 7, 2023
Photo gallery: REU 2023 poster presentations Students from the SEAS Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program recently displayed their research at a poster presentation at the Science Center in Cambridge August 17, 2023
Going outside their engineering comfort zones SEAS summer program gives students engineering research experiences August 10, 2023
Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat The ink helps heart muscle cells align so that they can contract in coordination July 27, 2023
E-nose sniffs out harmful molecules AI-enabled portable sensor can be used to manage hazardous waste, monitor air quality, identify spoiled food, and diagnose diseases July 24, 2023
Biomaterial-delivered one-two punch boosts cancer immunotherapy Integrated biomaterials approach that enhances adoptively transferred T cell therapy with cancer vaccine technology provides strong and long-lasting effects against solid tumors July 13, 2023
Jennifer Lewis receives 2023 Doctor Honoris Causa Award from EPFL Jennifer and her team contributed significant digital assembly advances in creating vascularized human tissues. July 12, 2023
3D knitted robots Additively manufacturing soft robots could reduce waste, increase performance May 15, 2023
Prof. L. Mahadevan elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences He is among 269 new members this year, including 17 Harvard faculty. April 28, 2023
An unprecedented look at biological energy on the sub-cellular level By detecting nanoscopic heat changes inside cells, first-of-their-kind sensors reveal how living systems use energy March 31, 2023
Clearing a path for non-invasive muscle therapy for the elderly Controlling inflammation enables injured aged muscle recovery via non-invasive mechanical loading, offering promise for the future of mechanotherapies for elderly patients. March 22, 2023
A slice of science Local eighth-graders experience SEC on Pi Day March 21, 2023
Four Harvard MRSEC research teams win Grid Accelerator funding Five research teams who won will work to de-risk promising ideas, with the aim of launching a startup February 22, 2023
Multimaterial 3D printing with a twist Rotational multimaterial printing of helical filaments for soft robotics and structural composites January 18, 2023
A soft, stimulating scaffold supports brain cell development ex vivo Hydrogel-based scaffolds could be used for better brain-computer interfaces January 9, 2023
Changing the intrinsic behavior of neurons Method offers new approach to treating neurological conditions such as epilepsy December 7, 2022
Wasting muscles built back better Programmable mechanically active adhesive makes muscles stretch and contract, preventing and enabling recovery from atrophy November 14, 2022
Seeing concentrations of toxins with the naked eye New test detects compounds for disease diagnostics, environmental monitoring November 2, 2022
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Simple machine may pave the way for more powerful cell phones and WiFi A 3D-printed device in a tank of water braids nanowires and moves microparticles. October 26, 2022
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Tentacle robot can gently grasp fragile objects Jellyfish-like soft gripper mimics the mechanics of curly hair October 20, 2022
Navajo Technical University students present research at the REU SEAS summer symposium August 11, 2022
Complex motions for simple actuators Inflatable actuators use origami principles to deform in intricate ways July 13, 2022
A major step forward for organ biofabrication By recreating the helical structure of heart muscles, researchers improve understanding of how the heart beats July 7, 2022
Congratulations to Conor Walsh Recipient of the 2022 Blavatnik National Award Laureate for Young Scientists in Physical Sciences & Engineering June 29, 2022
Congratulations to Jia Liu Recipient of the MIT Technology Review 2022 Innovators Under 35 June 29, 2022
Food-packaging system reduces health risks and saves food Inspired by battlefield medicine, this antimicrobial food wrap could reduce food waste and foodborne illness June 27, 2022
Keeping cool without warming the planet A revolutionary new mechanism could unlock environmentally friendly air conditioning. June 24, 2022
Congratulations to George Whitesides Recipient of the 2022 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience June 1, 2022
Congratulations to Vinny Manoharan Recipient of the Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Advising May 9, 2022
NSF Director Highlights MRSEC-NTU Partnership At the National Science Board 479th Meeting May 5, 2022
Self-propelled, endlessly programmable artificial cilia Simple microstructures that bend, twist and perform stroke-like motions could be used for soft robotics, medical devices and more May 4, 2022
The physics of a singing saw Insights on centuries-old folk instrument is underpinned by a mathematical principle that may pave the way for high-quality resonators for sensing, electronics and more April 21, 2022
Congratulations to Robinson Tom
Has been accepted to the Harvard Ph.D. program beginning Fall 2022. April 15, 2022
Unexplored dimensions of porous metamaterials Researchers unlock hidden potential in a long-studied group of materials March 17, 2022
First-ever NSF-MRSEC Science SlamSarah Battat: Shake, Charge, and Nucleate!
Harvard MRSEC participant Sarah Battat presented in a first ever MRSEC Science Slam with her project entitled "Shake, Charge, and Nucleate!" January 28, 2022
A soft, stretchable thermometer Self-powered sensor can be integrated into soft robots, smart clothing January 20, 2022
Machine learning for morphable materials New platform can program the transformation of 2D stretchable surfaces into specific 3D shapes January 12, 2022
Harvard MRSEC researchers named most highly cited in 2021 The Web of Science has recognized Harvard MRSEC researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence reflected in their publication of multiple highly cited papers. November 18, 2021
Elastic polymer that is both stiff and tough, resolves long-standing quandary More sustainable, long-lasting polymer materials could decrease consumption of plastics October 7, 2021
Massage doesn't just make muscles feel better, it makes them heal faster and stronger Study confirms link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice October 6, 2021
Crystal clear - Research reveals fundamental mechanism of colloid crystal growth, opens door to new applications August 19, 2021
Pop-up coffee table—no assembly required Kiriform structures harness buckling for stable, deployable structures June 28, 2021
Reversible, programmable mechanical metamaterials Research could be used for mechanical computing, encryption and more June 9, 2021
Sensor can probe biology's smallest reactions Breakthrough in calorimetry could reveal fundamental principles of cells February 18, 2021
Welcome Robinson Tom to the Harvard MRSEC from Navajo Tech PREM January 26, 2021
Harvard MRSEC researchers named most highly cited in 2020 The Web of Science has recognized Harvard MRSEC researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence reflected in their publication of multiple highly cited papers. November 18, 2020
Rocket Yeast—Gallery of Fluid Motion Understanding fluid flow on every day bacteria October 12, 2020
Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges Bioinspired architecture could pave the way for stronger, lighter structures September 21, 2020
Clothing that stretches or shrinks to fit you Harvard MRSEC researchers discover textiles that change shape "on demand"
The Harvard Gazette - Science & TechnologySeptember 4, 2020
Buckling kirigami structures applied to footwear outsoles Borrowing from Nature to design shoes that prevent slips and falls for patient protection August 21, 2020
Getting the scoop on ice cream The science of chocolate brings families to campus December 11, 2019
New Method for 3D Printing Soft Multimaterials "On Demand" published to Springer Nature November 13, 2019
A gentle grip on gelatinous creatures New ultra-soft underwater gripper safely catches and releases jellyfish without damage August 28, 2019
Congratulations to Joanna Aizenberg election to National Academy of Sciences May 1, 2019
Congratulations to Zhigang Suo election to National Academy of Sciences May 1, 2019
Artificial muscles for soft robots Fully soft, electrically driven artificial muscles operate on par with natural muscles March 22, 2019
Jennifer Lewis elected to National Academy of Sciences Congratulations to Jennifer Lewis elected as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Truby for being awarded in the First Class of Schmidt Science Fellows
Printing with Sound Researchers use acoustic forces to print droplets that couldn't be printed before
August 31, 2018
3D Printing is Fun Watch as the Harvard MRSEC logo is 3D printed in two-color wax and silicon
April, 2018
Inspired to innovate With booming enrollment, entrepreneurship course teaches more than business skills, which has grown to become one of the most popular courses at Harvard. January 23, 2018
Learning is sweet The science of chocolate brings families to campus December 21, 2017
Scientific salsa Outreach program provides ingredients for STEM inspiration July 27, 2017
Showcasing opportunities in STEM Hands-on science labs inspire Native American high school students July 11, 2017
Prof. Mahadevan awarded Rice Medal Congratulations to Prof. Mahadevan for being awarded the first 2017 Society of Engineering Science—James R. Rice Medal December 8, 2016
Inspiring the next generation of scientists Middle school girls learn about robotics and 3D printing at SEAS August 3, 2016
Shmuel Rubinstein named Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows Congratulations to Shmuel Rubinstein named Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows by Leah Burrows, SEAS February 23, 2016
David Weitz elected fellow to National Academy of Engineering Applied physicist honored for his contributions to engineering By Leah Burrows, SEAS February 8, 2016
4D-printed structure changes shape when placed in water Wyss, SEAS researchers create shape-shifting architectures that mimic plant movements By Kat J. McAlpine January 25, 2016
Jennifer Lewis elected fellow of National Academy of Inventors Jennifer Lewis recognized as an inventor whose technologies are poised to benefit society December 15, 2015
Baking the grade Four student teams go head-to-head in first-ever "Top Chef Harvard" competition December 14, 2015
Filling a void in stem cell therapy A new porous hydrogel could boost the success of stem-cell-based tissue regeneration September 14, 2015
Jennifer Lewis named 2014 Global Thinker by Foreign Policy magazine Recognizing her groundbreaking advancements in bioprinting, Foreign Policy honors Lewis for the potential impact her research could have on global health and technology November 17, 2014
Step UP program looks to inspire Boston schoolchildren Harvard is a founding member of Step UP and has been offering after-school program support, learning materials, and professional development at 10 selected schools. May 13, 2010
L. Mahadevan wins MacArthur "genius" grant Applied mathematician recognized for investigating everything from how a flag flutters to how the Venus flytrap snaps. The MacArthur Foundation announcement. September 23, 2009
'Genius' Mathematician Seeks New Problems Named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, he creates mathematical theories to explain common observations March 15, 2008
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