152
MIT students from Rhode Island in the last 10 years
608
MIT alumni in Rhode Island
5,278
MITx learners in Rhode Island
Read more about MIT’s ties to Rhode Island
Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and “understand” the wearer
MIT and Rhode Island School of Design researchers developed an elastic fiber computer that can be woven into clothing to monitor health in real time.
Why solid-state batteries keep short-circuiting
MIT and Brown University scientists studied solid-state battery short-circuiting, which could pave the way for safer, more efficient energy storage solutions.
MIT takes manufacturing education across the country
MIT's TechAMP manufacturing certificate launched with the Community College of Rhode Island as an inaugural site, training workers in production principles.
Study: Colon cancer screenings are more effective than previously understood
By analyzing colon cancer screening data, MIT and Brown University economists found colonoscopies reduce cancer rates twice as much as previously thought.
Is it the school, or the students?
MIT and Brown University researchers found that popular school quality ratings reflect student demographics as much as actual teaching.
A software platform streamlines emergency response
An MIT-developed emergency coordination platform is being used in Providence to coordinate police, fire, and private security at major events.
Improving the speed and safety of airport security screening
MIT studied next-generation airport explosives detection at a University of Rhode Island facility, aiming to build a system that rivals bomb-sniffing dogs.
Climate change may produce “fast-food” phytoplankton
MIT and University of Rhode Island oceanographers found that rising sea temperatures will shift phytoplankton from protein-rich to carbohydrate-heavy.
MIT works with Rhode Island employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Rhode Island:
- Amazon
- Amgen
- Brown University
- Community College of Rhode Island
- CVS Health
- Johnson & Johnson
- Raytheon
- Rhode Island School of Design
- US Army
- US Coast Guard
- US Navy
- Walmart
MIT alumni make a difference in Rhode Island
Rhode Island organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include Roger Williams University; Johnson & Wales University; the City of Providence; Gilbane; Senvias; Tizra; Nautilus Defense; Promptus Communications; CVS Health; Traction Software; Regent Craft; Sol Power; the Ocean Discovery League; Limacon Design; and the US Navy.