Category: Data
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Fostering research, careers, and community in materials science
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in Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL), Algorithms, Alumni/ae, Classes and programs, Collaboration, Computer modeling, Computer science and technology, Data, Digital technology, DMSE, Education, teaching, academics, Learning, Mentoring, MIT.nano, nano, Office of Open Learning, Online learning, Programming, Research, School of Engineering, Special events and guest speakers, STEM education, Students, UndergraduateGabrielle Wood, a junior at Howard University majoring in chemical engineering, is on a mission to improve the sustainability and life cycles of natural resources and materials. Her work in the Materials Initiative for Comprehensive Research Opportunity (MICRO) program has given her hands-on experience with many different aspects of research, including MATLAB programming, experimental design,…
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An AI dataset carves new paths to tornado detection
The return of spring in the Northern Hemisphere touches off tornado season. A tornado’s twisting funnel of dust and debris seems an unmistakable sight. But that sight can be obscured to radar, the tool of meteorologists. It’s hard to know exactly when a tornado has formed, or even why. A new dataset could hold answers.…
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This tiny chip can safeguard user data while enabling efficient computing on a smartphone
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Health-monitoring apps can help people manage chronic diseases or stay on track with fitness goals, using nothing more than a smartphone. However, these apps can be slow and energy-inefficient because the vast machine-learning models that power them must be shuttled between a smartphone and a central memory server. Engineers often speed things up using hardware…