Read more about MIT’s ties to Iowa
Pivot Bio is using microbial nitrogen to make agriculture more sustainable
Pivot Bio, an MIT-rooted startup with a major facility in Iowa, is using microbial nitrogen to boost agriculture across millions of acres of American farmland.
Small studies of 40-hertz sensory stimulation confirm safety, suggest Alzheimer’s benefits
Researchers at MIT and the University of Iowa demonstrated the safety and potential benefits of 40-hertz sensory stimulation for Alzheimer’s patients.
Unlocking history with geology and genetics
As an MIT graduate student, Iowa native Fatima Husain SM ’18, PhD ’25 combined geology and genetics to uncover hidden stories of our planet’s past.
MIT works with Iowa employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Iowa:
- Amazon
- Corteva
- John Deere
- Principal Financial Group
- Transamerica
- University of Iowa
- US Air Force
- US Army
- US Navy
- Walmart
- Wells Fargo
MIT alumni make a difference in Iowa
Iowa organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include Vermeer Cooperation; Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; 3M; the University of Iowa; and the University of Northern Iowa.