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How we picked 35 of the world’s top young scientists and engineers
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MIT Technology Review will publish its annual list of 35 young scientists and engineers driving groundbreaking work in biotechnology, AI, computing, robotics, and climate and energy.
The list highlights emerging talent and trends in engineering and science, offering early visibility into the next generation of technical leaders. For working engineers, it provides a curated signal of where innovation is accelerating and which problems are attracting top early-career focus.
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The 2026 list selects 35 innovators from 550 nominations across four technical categories.
Judges include former honorees and experts who evaluate progress on solving big problems.
Past honorees have gone on to lead major industry transformations in chips, cloud services, and beyond.
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