MIT in Idaho

72

MIT students from Idaho in the last 10 years

228

MIT alumni in Idaho

3,053

MITx learners in Idaho

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MIT’s work with Idaho National Laboratory advances America’s nuclear industry

MIT’s partnership with Idaho National Laboratory drives innovation in America’s nuclear industry — advancing clean, safe nuclear energy for our future.

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A magnetic pull toward materials

The daughter of two engineers who work in Idaho’s silver mining industry, Maria Aguilar ’25 allowed her fascination with materials science to flourish at MIT.

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Applying risk and reliability analysis across industries

Curtis Smith, an Idaho native and Idaho State University graduate who is now a professor at MIT, brings 30 years of expertise at Idaho National Laboratory.

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A new way to assess radiation damage in reactors

MIT researchers have partnered with Idaho National Laboratory to pioneer a novel method for assessing radiation damage in nuclear reactors.

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From Idaho to MIT, on a quest to cut methane emissions

Idaho native and MIT PhD student Audrey Parker’s passion for environmental innovation feeds her work to develop solutions for cutting methane emissions.

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3Q: Why “nuclear batteries” offer a new approach to carbon-free energy

MIT researchers are working with Idaho National Laboratory to pioneer “nuclear batteries,” a compact and scalable energy technology.

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Investigating materials for safe, secure nuclear power

MIT professor Michael Short is collaborating with Idaho National Laboratory to enhance the safety and security of nuclear power.

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Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells

MIT researchers are collaborating with Idaho National Laboratory to harness excess heat for improving the efficiency of electrolyzers and fuel cells.

Boise, Idaho skyline in fall foliage, with the Idaho State Capitol dome visible among downtown skyscrapers against a blue sky.

MIT works with Idaho employers

MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Idaho:

Amazon
Idaho National Laboratory
Micron Technology
Simplot
US Air Force
US Army
US Marine Corps
US Navy
Walmart

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MIT alumni make a difference in Idaho

Idaho organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include US Bureau of Reclamation; Fisher’s Technology; Water Futures; and Oklo.

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