Topic
Systems design
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MIT NEWDIGS Design Lab advances work on medical treatment financing strategies
Industry leaders, patient advocates, and policymakers collaborate to make groundbreaking new therapies economically sustainable.
November 9, 2017 -
No more blackouts?
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
November 8, 2017 -
LIDS Smart Urban Infrastructures Workshop highlights emerging research
Speakers from academia, industry, and government discuss the evolution of smart urban systems.
May 31, 2017 -
“Virtual batteries” could lead to cheaper, cleaner power
Coordinating smart appliances and electric cars may help balance supply and demand in the power grid.
March 24, 2017 -
Ready for takeoff
Hamsa Balakrishnan develops algorithms to reduce airport congestion.
July 15, 2016 -
A passion for learning in the lab
Thomas McKrell designs, builds, and supervises nuclear science and engineering laboratory projects, and readies students for careers in research.
September 22, 2015 -
Kevin Shatzkamer: Innovation at mobile technology's cutting edge
Brocade CTO and former distinguished engineer at Cisco combines engineering and management at SDM to hone leadership skills.
December 16, 2014 -
MIT SDM conference centers on systems thinking for emerging, evolving, established leaders
MIT alumni from NASA, Intuitive Surgical, MIT Hacking Medicine, the U.S. Air Force, Global Project Design, and others will speak.
October 1, 2014 -
New master's track established integrating design and management
Matthew S. Kressy named to lead, develop, and teach new track.
September 12, 2014 -
SDM student and group recognized as Graduate Women of Excellence
May 24, 2013 -
Systems Thinking Webinar Series marks milestone
May 3, 2013 -
James Utterback honored as exemplar of excellence
Professor was honored by KU Leuven at its bi-annual Leuven International Forum.
January 16, 2013 -
System Design and Management student establishes MIT’s first mining club
Mining, Oil and Gas Club has sparked interest outside of MIT, notes Juan Esteban Montero.
December 14, 2012 -
Destination known
Leaders for Global Operations student Jan Ma plans to explore the world, and make it better.
October 10, 2012 -
Paying it forward through engineering
System Design and Management student aims to improve the world.
October 5, 2012 -
A world of OCW benefits: Powering career advancement
Ziya Deniz Eralp’s search for management information and training led him to OCW and ultimately to MIT's System Design and Management Program.
September 11, 2012 -
Better product design through a simple square chart
How Design Structure Matrix analysis has helped heavyweight companies improve their products, production lines and organizations.
July 30, 2012 -
Aircraft engineered with failure in mind may last longer
New design approach tailors planes to fly in the face of likely failures.
June 15, 2012 -
The secrets of the system
MIT’s venerable Beer Game, a table contest, sheds light on the mysteries of manufacturing and the difficulties of running a business.
May 3, 2012 -
ESD Interim Director Joseph Sussman discusses the case for complex sociotechnical systems as a new field of study
Delivers annual Charles L. Miller Lecture
April 27, 2012