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The mission of the MIT Washington Office is to maintain a constant flow of information between Washington, DC and the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Since its formation as part of the MIT President's Office in 1991, the MIT staff in Washington have followed and engaged in research and development and education efforts throughout government, managing a wide portfolio of related policy issues.
Spotlight on MIT
Microchips' Optical FutureTo keep energy consumption under control, future chips may need to move data using light instead of electricity — and the technical expertise to build them may reside in the United States. |
Moving past trial and errorRichard Braatz applies math to design new materials and processes for drug manufacturing. |
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Scientists: This Man has Your NumberPierre Azoulay knows why scientists thrive, flounder and have bursts of creativity — and he has the numbers to back it up. |
A Climate Window in the Southern OceanAn updated circulation model reveals the Southern Ocean as a powerful influence on climate change. |