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Renewable energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materials
Our paper on carbon/cement supercapacitors is published in PNAS. We have created a “supercapacitor” made of ancient, abundant materials,...
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Cementing CO2 into C-S-H
Our paper on early stage carbonation of cement is published in PNAS Nexus. Concrete contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions....
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Why was Roman concrete so durable?
Our study on the mechanisms behind the self-healing properties of ancient Roman concrete is published in Science Advances. An unexpected...
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MIT Opens Learning for Refugees
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MIT ReACT welcomes first Afghan cohort to its largest-yet certificate program
Empowering a global community of learners in displacement. MIT Open Learning Publication Date: March 8, 2022 Through the championing...
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Visualizing cement hydration on a molecular level
Imaging technique could enable new pathways for reducing concrete’s hefty carbon footprint, as well as for 3-D printing of concrete....
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2,050-year-old Roman tomb offers insights on ancient concrete resilience
New research on ancient Roman concrete inspires durable and sustainable modern constructions. Department of Civil and Environmental...
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Refugee learners aim to lift up their communities
MIT Refugee Action Hub celebrates the graduation of its third and largest cohort yet. MIT Open Learning Publication Date: October 11,...
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Technique reveals deeper insights into the makeup of nacre, a natural material
Discovery could lead to new designs for improved and more sustainable materials inspired by nature. Department of Civil and Environmental...
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The Temple Scroll: Reconstructing an ancient manufacturing practice
Study of Dead Sea Scroll sheds light on a lost ancient parchment-making technology. MIT Spotlight Read more Science Advances original...
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Professor Admir Masic’s lab featured in The Tech
The Laboratory for Multiscale Characterization and Materials Design, led by Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Career Development Professor...
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New program from MIT offers refugees a career boost
ReACT will award credentials in computer and data science through online and in-person instruction. In Amman, Jordan, last week, a class...
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A new perspective on ancient materials inspires future innovation
Research from Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Career Development Professor Admir Masic focuses leveraging ancient successes to create new,...
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Inspiring the next generation of engineers
The second annual Civil and Environmental Engineering Kids Camp exposes youth to accessible STEM activities. Read more on MIT news
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Exploring ancient engineering to inform the future
Materials in Art, Archaeology and Architecture program takes students to Italy for unique fieldwork experience. Read more on MIT News
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The Refugee ACTion Hub (ReACT)
The Refugee ACTion Hub (ReACT) will create tailored learning experiences and spark collaboration. Read more on MIT News
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Educating the Displaced
When I was a refugee, education gave me hope. As a professor, I want to return the favor. Read more on MIT Technology Review
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Admir Masic named Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Assistant Professor
Admir Masic has been awarded the Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Career Development Professorship, starting July 1, 2016, for a three-year...
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The 2016 Gold Paper Award
The 2016 Gold Paper Award is presented to Admir Masic (right in image) from the Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Potsdam,...
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Seeking inspiration from ancient technologies
New fieldwork program in civil and environmental engineering takes students to Italy for a lesson in ancient infrastructure and...
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