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3 Questions: Improving materials for energy infrastructure

MIT undergraduate Amelia How ’27 shares her experience as a MITEI Energy UROP and how her work in metallurgy can help support better energy infrastructure.

Active Surfaces aims to install peel-and-stick solar panels everywhere

This award-winning startup with roots at the MIT Energy Initiative is developing lightweight, flexible, high-efficiency solar energy films designed to be used on roofs, walls, and any curved surface—including the roof of your electric vehicle.
MITEI’s IAP activities reach more than 500 students and community members

MITEI supports energy-related courses and activities during MIT’s Independent Activities Period from campus to Catalunya, Spain
Sustaining diplomacy amongst competition in U.S.-China relations

Former U.S. ambassador to China highlights climate change as an area for diplomatic engagement, while exploring areas of competition between the two countries.

03/17/2026 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm ET

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MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Georgina Campbell Flatter

Research

Future Energy Systems Center

Collaborative research with industry in key technology areas to address the energy transition.

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Studies and Reports

Analyses that shape and influence policy, technology development, and future research.

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Seed Fund Program

Learn about funding opportunities for MIT faculty.

Research Projects

MITEI-supported research advancing the science, technologies, and policies needed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and expand energy access.

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