Affiliated Labs + Centers

Wallace Astrophysical Observatory

Wallace Observatory is a research and teaching facility providing hands-on training for the next generation of astronomers. Remote-enabled and equipped with six telescopes in Westford, MA, WAO has served as a testbed for instrumentation and solar-system discovery for over 50 years.

Earth Resources Laboratory

ERL is dedicated to developing innovative strategies for sustainably and responsibly addressing energy production (including geothermal and hydrogen), access to critical minerals, fresh water, and the safe, permanent storage of atmospheric CO₂.

Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy

Aligned with the MIT Climate Project, CS3 conducts actionable, evidence-based research to inform decision-makers and devise effective strategies that address sustainability challenges and enhance well-being for current and future generations.

The Lorenz Center

Understanding and predicting global climate change is one of the most complex scientific challenges facing us today. The Lorenz Center is a climate think tank devoted to curiosity-driven fundamental inquiry about our physical environment, fostering creative approaches to learning how climate works.