Read more about MIT’s ties to Utah
Field campaign assesses vulnerabilities of 5G networks
MIT deployed sensor trucks to Hill Air Force Base in Utah to conduct an assessment of 5G network vulnerabilities to detection, geolocation, and jamming.
New substrate material for flexible electronics could help combat e-waste
MIT and the University of Utah co-developed a recyclable flexible polymer that could replace the unrecyclable plastic used in nearly every electronic device.
Teresa Gao named 2024 Mitchell Scholar
Utah native Teresa Gao ’23 was named a Mitchell Scholar, earning a year of graduate study in Ireland after AI, linguistics, and social robotics research at MIT.
Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions
A study by MIT and the Utah Department of Transportation found that adjusting vehicle speeds at intersections could cut traffic emissions without slowing traffic.
New system enables robots to solve manipulation problems in seconds
Researchers at MIT, NVIDIA, and the University of Utah developed a robot planning algorithm that evaluates thousands of motion plans simultaneously.
Minimizing the carbon footprint of bridges and other structures
MIT’s Zane Schemmer grew up in Utah and now writes algorithms that optimize building materials, angles, and joints to produce more sustainable designs.
MIT works with Utah employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Utah:
- Adobe
- Amazon
- Intermountain Health
- Microsoft
- Oracle
- University of Utah
- US Air Force
- US Army
- US Navy
- Walmart
- Westminster University
MIT alumni make a difference in Utah
Utah organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include University of Utah; General Medicine; DigiCert; RiskRecon; Mobil Coach; Axcend Corporation; Pattern; Fidelity Investments; the Mars Desert Research Station; and Varex Imaging.