John Lienhard (left) examines the energy footprint of water, while Ahmed Ghoniem (right) examines the water footprint of energy.  Photo: Len Rubenstein
Spring 2012

The Energy-Water Nexus

John Lienhard examines the energy footprint of water, while Ahmed Ghoniem examines the water footprint of energy.

Kripa Varanasi’s tough new nanoengineered surfaces and coatings could make energy systems more efficient. Photo: Len Rubenstein
Spring 2012

Nano-Repellents

Kripa Varanasi’s tough new nano-engineered surfaces and coatings could make energy systems more efficient.

Summer 2010

Family Tradition

Fort ’85 and Beth Flowers support a graduate fellowship at MIT. Giving back, Fort says, “is a value that our extended family treasures.”

Freshman Ben Gulak develops the Uno. Photo: Len Rubenstein
Spring 2009

Top Invention

Ben Gulak invents an electric motorcycle and lands on the cover of Popular Science magazine.