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.
Black Silicon: A Mystery in Infrared
August 2011
A MITRE research team is pursuing the unexplained ability of black silicon to absorb light in the infrared spectrum, which could have far-reaching consequences for manufacturing.
MITRE's GPS-based Push2Loc Puts Information in Its Place
July 2011
By using GPS-enabled "geo-fences," MITRE's Push2Loc prototype tags data with crucial location information. With Push2Loc, data is where you need it, when you need it.
Systems Engineering in Practice Captured in New MITRE Guide
June 2011
With MITRE's new Systems Engineering Guide, you can tap into the collective wisdom of more 100 engineers for insights into this always-challenging field.
Putting Knowledge First: Building an Intranet to Meet Sponsor Needs
June 2011
MITRE's MyMII 2.0, the latest version of our corporate intranet, improves employees' knowledge sharing capabilities and adds customization options and social media tools.
MITRE Investigates Advances in Motor Control for Next-Generation Prosthetics 
April 2011
Advances in neuroscience and electronics are set to revolutionize the design of controls for prosthetic devices, helping amputees increase their mobility. MITRE research is leading the way.
MITRE's Human-Computer Interface Gets a GRIP on the Future
April 2011
Multi-touch platforms will allow applications to be controlled via 3-D gestures—and a MITRE-developed software framework called GRIP is helping make it possible.
Compressive Sensing: Squeezing the Most Out of Signals
March 2011
Transmitting, processing, and storing signal data requires a lot of bandwidth. Compressive sensing increases the information that can be accurately processed by lowering the amount of signal data needed.
MITRE Invites Technology Innovators to Take the Challenge
March 2011
Multicultural name matching affects everything from airport security to Social Security. It also presents some tough technical problems. But through the MITRE Challenge, you might become part of the solution.
Affective Cognition: Making Rational Decisions About Emotions
March 2011
Emotions often drive decisions. At MITRE and other organizations, researchers are developing formal models to explain and predict how fear, anger, and other feelings influence our choices.
Gravity Imaging: A New Look at Border Security
February 2011
With current methods to detect radioactive materials in sealed containers ineffective or easily thwarted, MITRE researchers propose the use of gravity imaging, which uses sensors to detect the dense mass of radioactive materials.
