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Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains

Founded by Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21, the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum.

Found Industries has gone through several distinct phases in the four years since it was originally formed as Found Energy. There was the scrappy startup stage, in which the company was primarily housed in the basement of founder Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21. Then there was the demonstration phase, in which the company worked to productize its technology for transforming aluminum into high-density fuel for industrial operations.

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US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities

‘Core states’ to receive assistance focused on job seekers with mental health conditions

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia will participate as “core states” in fiscal year 2026 in …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth 

The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight. Learn more about this mission and what comes next in spaceflight.

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28 Aerospace Companies Extending Our Reach

Using the latest in tech, these companies are literally reaching for the stars.

Written by Anthony Corbo and updated by Rose Velazquez | Nov 14, 2025

Summary: Industry titans Boeing, BAE Systems, Inc. and SpaceX lead a dynamic aerospace sector pushing …

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5 things to do/not do when supporting your student in finding a major

The arrival of spring means that first year undergraduates are approaching their first opportunity to declare a major. As parents, supporters, mentors or advisors to these students, I want to share a few things to keep in mind as you …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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MIT is a hub of passionate students, staff, and faculty working on critical climate and sustainability challenges, but with so …

A guide to careers in sustainability

In this article, you’ll learn:

Are you interested in pursuing a career that addresses challenges in sustainability? As governments, businesses, …