About Lincoln Laboratory

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that applies advanced technology to problems of national security. Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid system prototyping and demonstration. These efforts are aligned within key mission areas. The Laboratory works with industry to transition new concepts and technology for system development and deployment.  
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Community Outreach

NEW in 2012: Radar Summer Camp

Lincoln Laboratory is debuting a free 2-week summer enrichment camp on how to build Doppler and range radar systems.

This program is available for juniors in specific Massachusetts towns. Students must be U.S. citizens. To find out more, see the STEM Summer Enrichment Program page.


2011 Community Involvement Report

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Science Fair Judges

Laboratory scientists and engineers serve as judges for the Massachusetts State Science Fair, Hanscom Air Force Base's Science Share Fair, and recently assisted judging the Lexington High School Science Fair. Lab volunteers will also be manning a booth at the Cambridge Science Festival later this month. One of our volunteers has served at the local and national competition levels of the Real World Design Challenge.

MIT Professional Education Courses by Lincoln Laboratory Instructors

Lincoln Laboratory now offers three courses as part of MIT's Professional Education Short Programs. These week-long courses are geared to mid-career technical, scientific, business, and government professionals in their 20s through 50s who wish to advance their careers.

To view courses taught by Laboratory staff, see our Workshops and Education page. To view all available course topics, see MIT's Short Programs Course Schedule.


Lab Notes

Articles on intriguing technical innovations

Let a Robot Do the Work
They're not automatons, but these robots map, track, and locate things for you.

Uncoiling DNA Analysis
Rapid DNA-fingerprinting method would identify biological organisms in the field.

Route to Energy Savings
Predictive control of plug-in hybrid vehicles will analyze your route to work and optimize battery and gas usage.

Vision Correction
Two projects should help astronomers see further across the universe.

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