137
MIT students from Delaware since 2020
282
MIT alumni in Delaware
7,008
MITx learners in Delaware
Read more about MIT’s ties to Delaware
Bridging space research and policy
Delaware native Carissma McGee SM ’25 made an impact at MIT by connecting cutting-edge space research with policy initiatives.
Three MIT-led projects awarded MURI funding for 2023
MIT and University of Delaware researchers aim to combine bottom-up assembly with 3D printing to engineer materials with novel thermal and optical properties.
Silicon Valley beckoned, but he went home to Delaware
After his first year at MIT, Max Williamson ’23 rejected Silicon Valley to serve his native Delaware through educational programs and other public service.
Probe expands understanding of oral cavity homeostasis
Scientists at MIT and the University of Delaware learned how a salivary protein acts as nature's guardian of mouth health, opening doors to new treatments.
The poetry of physics
At MIT, Delaware native Makinde Ogunnaike PhD ’24 blended his passion for poetry with his studies in physics.
MIT works with Delaware employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Delaware:
- Amazon
- AstraZeneca
- ChristianaCare
- DuPont
- JPMorgan Chase
- US Air Force
- US Coast Guard
- Walmart
MIT alumni make a difference in Delaware
Delaware organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include DuPont; Schell Brothers; Prelude Therapeutics; AppMana; Palm NFT Studio; and the University of Delaware.