The Writers – MIT Spectrum

Dina Katabi recently developed WikiDo, software that builds a database of automated solutions for every essential computer task. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Winter 2011

Delegating Computer Maintenance to the Internet Masses

Dina Katabi develops WikiDo, software that builds a database of automated solutions for every essential computer task.

Sarah Slaughter is developing innovations that will help safeguard and modernize our critical water infrastructure. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Summer 2010

Disaster-Proofing the Tap

Prof. James Wescoat is introducing water-conserving designs to be adapted in the developed world. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Summer 2010

Water Wisdom

Prof. Judith Layzer is a political scientist who seeks holistic answers to energy and environmental questions. Her approach considers all components of an ecosystem — like humans, animals, and habitats — rather than any one in isolation. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Summer 2010

Turning the Political Tide

Prof. Sanjay Sarma and his colleagues are developing an in-pipe mobile acoustic sensor that can detect and localize problems in the water network. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Summer 2010

Inefficient Water Systems

Spring 2009

Spring 2009

Designing Solar Solutions