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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

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Designing Solar Solutions

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