MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply 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.
The Laboratory employs some of the nation's top scientists and engineers to work on challenging problems for national security. Meet some of these people in our Staff Profiles.
Lincoln Laboratory recruits at 60 campuses across the U.S. Details of the 2008–2009 recruiting schedule are now available.
Brief reports on the Laboratory's technical accomplishments and capabilities
Brief articles on intriguing technical innovations
"Nano-urchins" Could Save Soldiers' Eyes ›
Novel materials darken quickly when hit by intense light, such as from a stray laser beam.
Standing Guard ›
Protecting process control systems: Q&A with Robert Cunningham
Looking for a Reaction ›
A new DNA amplification method is better, faster, and cheaper than traditional tests.
A Big Eye Sees Small Things › An upgrade to the Millstone radar will ensure uninterrupted tracking of the geosynchronous orbit.
Plugging the Right Holes ›
NetSPA software maps computer networks to find paths most vulnerable to hacking.
What are asteroids like? Where did they come from? What happened when large asteroids hit the earth in the past? How can we detect and prevent large asteroids from hitting the earth in the future? Come to the Auditorium on December 6 and find out!
9:00 to 10:30 AM
10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Two identical shows will be presented by Grant Stokes.
Robotics Outreach at Lincoln Laboratory (ROLL) was formed to help kids get excited about science, technology, engineering and math through robotics.
