685
MIT students from Washington in the last 10 years
4,108
MIT alumni in Washington
40,397
MITx learners in Washington
Read more about MIT’s ties to Washington
To build a better AI helper, start by modeling the irrational behavior of humans
Researchers at MIT and the University of Washington are working to enhance AI systems by modeling the often irrational decision-making patterns of humans.
Study: Tuberculosis relies on protective genes during airborne transmission
Work by MIT and University of Washington researchers could help in developing new drugs to prevent TB spread before patients even know they're infected.
Drawing inspiration from ancient chemical reactions
MIT chemist Daniel Suess, a Spokane native, designs reactions that could capture carbon from the atmosphere or produce alternatives to fossil fuels.
Study unlocks nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cells
Work by MIT and University of Washington researchers is a key step toward making a lightweight, paintable material a commercial rival to silicon panels.
Study reveals climatic fingerprints of wildfires and volcanic eruptions
MIT and University of Washington researchers identified the distinct climatic fingerprints of wildfires and volcanic eruptions on global temperatures.
New substrate material for flexible electronics could help combat e-waste
Work by researchers at MIT and Meta's Reality Labs in Redmond, Washington, lets manufacturers recover microchips and rare earth materials from e-waste.
LIGO surpasses the quantum limit
MIT researchers helped develop an upgrade to LIGO's Hanford, Washington, detector, allowing it to detect gravitational waves much more frequently.
Sarah Williams: Applying a data-driven approach to help cities function
MIT professor and Washington native Sarah Williams leverages data to address urban challenges, transforming how cities operate and plan for the future.
MIT works with Washington employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Washington:
- Amazon
- Amgen
- Blue Origin
- Boeing
- Microsoft
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Seattle Public Schools
- University of Washington
- US Air Force
- US Army
- US Coast Guard
- US Marine Corps
- US Navy
- Walmart
- Washington State Department of Social and Human Services
- Washington State University
MIT alumni make a difference in Washington
Washington organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include Amazon; Boeing; Blue Origin; Redfin; Fortive Corporation; Bezos Earth Fund; SkyKick; Sterling Check; Syndio; Scimitar; Molecule Works; Augmodo; Cognitiv; Microsoft; Oracle; the University of Washington; the Gates Foundation; and Meta.