On any given day, researchers in Robert Gilliard’s lab may be synthesizing new materials that change color in response to temperature, designing new molecules that activate chemical bonds, or making useful compounds out of carbon dioxide.

Set in various familiar MIT locations, “Hall That Never Ends” is the opening song from “Log Log Land,” a new film from the MIT Logarhythms. The film contains five original songs inspired by the Oscar Award-winning “La La Land.”

Senior Grace McMillan is pursuing a degree in 21E: Humanities and Engineering. “Engineers need communication skills. You can be the smartest person in the room, but no one will care if you can’t convey your ideas effectively," she says.

A new system can monitor harmful gases, such as nitrogen dioxide, at low cost. While typical sensors can be used only once or a few times, the new material works continuously. “You want to be able to detect and reuse,” Aristide Gumyusenge says.

Michael Johnson MCP ’97, president and CEO of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund, works to ensure that kids from underserved New York City communities get the encouragement and support they need to achieve their dreams.

Yeast-containing hydrogel capsules could be used to remove lead from contaminated water. “The fact that the yeast themselves are bio-based, benign, and biodegradable is a significant advantage over traditional technologies,” Patricia Stathatou says.