Since its inception in 2022, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) has fostered innovative collaborations among MIT graduate students by providing scholarships that enable recipients to focus on design research and projects while building a community around them. Drawing on diverse aspects of design, professionals uncover innovative solutions that bridge gaps between seemingly disparate disciplines like sustainability, wellness, architecture, urban planning, engineering, and social justice.
On May 1st, MAD (Museum of Arts and Design) unveiled its latest exhibition at the MIT Museum.
The inaugural class of MIT MAD 2024 Design Fellows: Innovative Problem-Solvers Meet the Brilliant Minds Shaping the Future
What happens when creative minds converge with innovative technology? The answer lies at MIT’s Morningside Academy for Design, where talented students and esteemed faculty unite to revolutionize the world of design.
As a scholar affiliated with the Centre for Policy Modelling, Chiappero is driving innovation at the nexus of community development and technology, seeking to mitigate the challenges faced by vulnerable populations susceptible to displacement in Latin America. Through a harmonious blend of social science and digital inclusion, she aims to craft a novel approach to studying human connections and recreating them digitally, ultimately striving to safeguard the identity of these communities and amplify their presence for sustainable growth.
As a determined MBA candidate, Couteau is addressing the pressing issue of postpartum despair affecting thousands of new mothers in the United States today. Mothers-to-be facing adversity can now access a cutting-edge digital solution designed to significantly boost the mental wellbeing of these expectant women. The self-directed remedy chatbot is integrated within a cellular application, built upon the innovative “ROSE” protocol.
As a trailblazing March scholar, Fernandez pushes boundaries by envisioning a departure from traditional development practices, crafting innovative solutions like structures built with biomaterials and leveraging cutting-edge 3D printing technologies to construct them.
As a PhD candidate in the realm of robotics, Dr. Folinus is pioneering innovative approaches to develop seamless robotic systems that excel in navigating uncertain environments, interacting with light, and boasting extended mechanical durability. “I’m thrilled to be among people who excel in areas where I need guidance.” When I am at my absolute best as a representation of who I truly am. “I think this must be the group I’ve been searching for,” she remarks.
As a scholar within the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and the affiliated research institution, Htet Kyaw’s current study leverages robotic assembly, multimodal interaction, and generative artificial intelligence to challenge conventional manufacturing and fabrication methods. He leverages an AI-powered workflow to translate design concepts into physical products through seamless collaboration with robots.
As a Design Fellow, López leverages design thinking to expand the impact and scope of Bicheeche Diidxa’, a pioneering Participatory Action Research project focused on building catastrophe resilience within five Zapotec communities situated along the Los Perjos River in Oaxaca, Mexico.
PhD candidate in education: Morris’s nuanced inquiry delves into the multifaceted impact of multisensory stimuli on cognitive processes and learning, aiming to bridge the gap between cutting-edge digital/computational interfaces and grassroots, community-driven educational approaches.
A researcher specializing in innovative strategies for designing and developing unconventional materials, Perroni-Scharf is currently focused on creating extreme metamaterials through 3D printing technologies, which can display remarkable properties stemming not from their chemical makeup but rather from their unique structural configurations. These tools could be leveraged for a broad spectrum of applications, encompassing tasks such as battery design and accessibility considerations.
As a PhD candidate in the field of Regenwetter, he crafts innovative approaches to integrate design requirements, such as security constraints and efficiency goals, into the training protocols for generative AI models.
As a PhD candidate in the field, Dr. Schemmer’s research aims to mitigate the environmental impact of built environments through the design and incorporation of sustainable building practices that prioritize the use of locally sourced materials.
