Shrink to Fit: MITRE-Harvard Collaboration Continues Nanoprocessing Chain of Success

November 2011

A MITRE–Harvard team has demonstrated the world's first nanoprocessor, a groundbreaking prototype that advances the science of ultra–tiny computing systems.

EyesFirst Aims to Automatically Detect Chronic Diseases Through Retinal Scans

October 2011

MITRE's EyesFirst project shows promise for detecting the early stages of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and Alzheimer's—all in a noninvasive way that uses advanced 3-D retinal imaging technology.

MITRE's Computational Linguists Support Government Human Language Technology Needs

September 2011

More than 70 MITRE staff are finding dozens of ways to solve the government's human language technology challenges—from national security to money laundering.

With MITRE's Help, Republic of China Overhauls Air Traffic Management System

December 2011

When the Republic of China needed to upgrade its national air traffic management system, it called on MITRE to help manage the transition.

ARIAS: A Near-Term Runway Safety Solution

November 2011

The National Transportation Safety Board considers airport runway incursions one of its most wanted safety improvements. MITRE engineers have patented a short-term, easy-to-implement solution for keeping runway operations safe.

Helping the FAA Adapt to Evolving Cyber Threats

January 2011

Like all large-scale government infrastructures, the National Airspace System is dealing with an increase in cyber threats. With help from MITRE, the FAA aims to implement new defenses by creating a new enterprise cybersecurity architecture to protect our skies.

Getting Key Players Together Results in More Army Radios for Less

January 2012

To modernize its IT and communications network to meet increasing information demands, the Army is enlisting a MITRE team to help it stretch its limited acquisition dollars.

At MITRE, Linking Past and Future Means Preserving Accumulated Knowledge

January 2012

Long-term government programs risk losing accumulated knowledge over time. At MITRE, our staff works to preserve and share vital information for the next generation of practitioners.

MITRE On-Site Support Helps Post-Earthquake Japan Get Back on its Feet

November 2011

When the devastating 2011 earthquake struck Japan, MITRE's knowledge of the nation's military networks helped the Ministry of Defense establish rapid connections to the hardest-hit areas of the country.

TACT: Taking the Confusion Out of Taxpayer Correspondence

May 2011

For the last two years, MITRE has worked with the IRS on the Taxpayer Communications Taskgroup (TACT) program. TACT is making letters and notices to taxpayers clearer, more accurate, and more effective.

MITRE's hData Effort Promotes Sharing Electronic Health Records

February 2011

In the future, the widespread use of electronic health records is expected to lower healthcare costs and improve patient care. MITRE is hastening this future through the development of the hData technology standard.

Cloud Computing: Boosting Economies of Scale for Government IT

February 2011

As more government agencies, businesses, and individuals explore the value of cloud computing, it looks like sunny skies ahead for this new model of IT infrastructure.