This $4 Desalination System Can Meet a Family’s Daily Water Needs [SingularityHub, February 2022]

Title:

This $4 Desalination System Can Meet a Family’s Daily Water Needs

 

Author:

Vanessa Bates Ramirez

 

Published:

SingularityHub, 16 February 2022

https://singularityhub.com/2022/02/16/this-simple-water-desalination-system-from-mit-can-be-made-for-just-4/

 

From the article:

There aren’t many ways to create more water, and desalination has only become a possible solution due to lack of better options. Besides requiring a lot of energy, large-scale desalination is expensive, complex, and comes with salty byproducts that are hard to dispose of.  

 

A new desalination method described this week in Nature Communications won’t solve all these problems, but it’s a good start, especially for small-scale water purification. A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and MIT built a relatively simple, low-cost desalination system they believe could be implemented in its current form for families and communities, and developed into a commercial device within a few years.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA - The Next Generation of Batteries Could Be Built by Viruses

Title:
The Next Generation of Batteries Could Be Built by Viruses

Published:
Wired, 26 February 2020

From the article:
"Belcher’s dream of zipping around in a “virus-powered car” still hasn’t come true, but after years of work she and her colleagues at MIT are on the cusp of taking the technology out of the lab and into the real world."

To read this article:
https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-generation-of-batteries-could-be-built-by-viruses/

Research by Massacusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Low-cost 'smart' diaper can notify caregiver when it's wet

Title:
Low-cost 'smart' diaper can notify caregiver when it's wet

Author:
Jennifer Chu, MIT

Published:
TechXplore, 14 February 2020

From the article:
"MIT researchers have developed a "smart" diaper embedded with a moisture sensor that can alert a caregiver when a diaper is wet. When the sensor detects dampness in the diaper, it sends a signal to a nearby receiver, which in turn can send a notification to a smartphone or computer."

To read this article:
https://techxplore.com/news/2020-02-low-cost-smart-diaper-notify-caregiver.html

Short Article - AI can automatically rewrite outdated text in Wikipedia articles (by Jon Fingas)

Title:
AI can automatically rewrite outdated text in Wikipedia articles

Author:
Jon Fingas

Published:
Engadget, 12 February 2020

From the article:
"It's good to be skeptical of Wikipedia articles for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the possibility of outdated info -- human editors can only do so much. And while there are bots that can edit Wikipedia, they're usually limited to updated canned templates or fighting vandalism. MIT might have a more useful (not to mention more elegant) solution."

To read this article:
https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/12/mit-ai-automatically-rewrites-outdated-wikipedia-text/

Short Article: Get a Master's Degree from MIT - Without a Bachelor's or a High School Diploma

Title:
Get a Master's Degree from MIT - Without a Bachelor's or a High School Diploma 

Author:
Terri Williams

Published:
GoodCall, n.d.

From the article:
"A master's degree provides an advanced level of knowledge, and can result in promotions, raises, and even new career opportunities. It's great investment - but it is an investment. Grad school tuition average $30,000 at public schools and $40,000 at private ones. However, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a master's program that won't cost you an arm and a leg."

The MicroMasters of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consist of a number of free online interactive courses. 

However, when a learner needs an accredited/verified certificate payment is required to write the proctored examination, usually in the learner's own country. ["A proctored exam is an exam that is supervised by an approved, neutral person (proctor) who ensures the identity of the test taker and the integrity of the test taking environment." - StraigterLine Proctoring]

To read this short article:
https://www.goodcall.com/news/masters-degree-mit-011535/ [Website not available anymore]


MORE INFORMATION

What is a MicroMasters program credential from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
"A MicroMasters program credential is a professional and academic credential for online learners from anywhere in the world."

Learners who pass their exams can then "apply for an accelerated, on campus, master's degree program at MIT or other universities."

Examples of MITx MicroMasters Programs:

1. Supply Chain Management (6 courses)
This study area ia "an advanced, professional, graduate-level foundation in Supply Chain Management. Through the six online courses and capstone exam you will demonstrate your ability in the equivalent of one semester's worth of coursework at MIT."

2. Data, Economics, and Development Policy (6 courses)
"Grapple with some of the world's most pressing problems from a rigorous, data-driven perspective. Gain a strong foundation in microeconomics, development economics, probability and statistics, engage with cutting-edge researc, and develop hands-on skills in data anlysis and the evaluation of social programs."

3. Principles of Manufacturing (8 courses)
"Learn the principles of manufacturing: process control, production flow, supply chain and basic finance, from the world's #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department."

4. Statistics and Data Science (5 courses)
"From probability and statistics to data analysis and machine learning, master the skills needed to solve complex challenges with data." 

 
The MITx MicroMasters Programs webpage:
[Includes a short video titled: What is the MicroMasters Program Credentials?]
https://micromasters.mit.edu/


OTHER MicroMasters

See MicroMasters on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroMasters