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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.
A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy
Scientists at MIT and the University of Iowa identified a protein from tardigrades that could help cancer patients better tolerate radiation therapy.
Synthesis too slow? Let this robot do it.
MIT researchers, in collaboration with Iowa State University scientists, developed a compact robotic system that accelerates chemical synthesis.
Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?
Researchers at MIT and the University of Iowa are exploring innovative ways to deliver carbon monoxide via foam to help reduce inflammation.
Scientists get a first look at the innermost region of a white dwarf system
MIT researchers, in collaboration with the University of Iowa, achieved a groundbreaking first glimpse into the innermost region of a white dwarf system.
Q&A: Energy studies at MIT and the next generation of energy leaders
Alumnus Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’15 brought biofuels expertise from his roots on a farm in rural Iowa to MIT's energy programs and energy innovation policy.
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.