How hard is it to prevent recurring blackouts in Puerto Rico?
Using the island as a model, researchers including Marija Ilic demonstrate the “DyMonDS” framework can improve resiliency to extreme weather and ease the integration of new resources.
MIT affiliates awarded 2024 National Medals of Science, Technology
IDSS faculty Emery Brown among those honored with nation’s highest awards for scientists and engineers.
Helping students bring about decarbonization, from benchtop to global energy marketplace
Professor Jessika Trancik’s course helps students understand energy levers for addressing climate change at the macro and micro scales.
Lowering climate-harming emissions in maritime shipping
A new international consortium with maritime industry stakeholders, Center for Ocean Engineering, and IDSS will explore data-powered strategies to reduce harmful emissions, including optimizing vessel operations, finding alternative fuel sources, improving extreme weather prediction, and developing new ship designs.
