42
MIT students from North Dakota in the last 10 years
26
MIT alumni in North Dakota
1,039
MITx learners in North Dakota
Read more about MIT’s ties to North Dakota
Consortium led by MIT, Harvard University, and Mass General Brigham spurs development of 408 MW of renewable energy
MIT co-led a consortium to build the Bowman Wind Project in North Dakota, a wind farm expected to be operational in 2026.
A new way to harness wasted methane
An MIT chemist developed a process to convert wasted methane into liquid fuel at remote wellheads in locations like North Dakota's Bakken oil fields.
Reducing spoilage in food aid shipments
Mark Brennan SM ’16, PhD ’20 traveled to North Dakota to work with commodity suppliers and warehouses as part of a study testing smarter food packaging.
For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings
An MIT study found that even in North Dakota, where efficiency might drop 50 percent on a cold night, the annual emission benefits of EVs remain substantial.
Shining a light on oil fields to make them more sustainable
MIT spinout Amplified Industries monitors oil wells to prevent spills and methane leaks using sensors rugged enough to survive frigid North Dakota winters.
MIT works with North Dakota employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in North Dakota:
- Amazon
- GE Vernova
- John Deere
- Microsoft
- North Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota
- US Air Force
- US Army
- Walmart
MIT alumni make a difference in North Dakota
North Dakota organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include University of North Dakota; WalkWise; Border States; and the US Air Force.