SHASS faculty members offer research-based perspectives with commentaries, plus a Music for the Midterms playlist, and an election book list.
October 30, 2018MIT scholar’s book illuminates how magic became a tool for Western “reason” — and helped form the field of anthropology.
March 27, 2018MIT anthropologist is researching how scientists understand waves.
February 16, 2018Anthropologist Graham Jones has turned a fascination with magic into a career.
September 25, 2017Popular MIT anthropology course offers contemplation and dialogue on life's big questions.
June 15, 2017Awards presented to five exceptional staff members of the MIT community.
May 12, 2017Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.
March 3, 2017Mongolian anthropologist Manduhai Buyandelger studies a society in transition.
November 30, 2016Nine grants awarded to MIT faculty and researchers.
July 11, 2016Study: Group dynamics of teamwork and internships deter many women in the profession.
June 15, 2016<i>Times Higher Education</i> ranks MIT’s social sciences the best in the world.
November 9, 2015Academic expo connects students with MIT-SHASS faculty and courses.
September 16, 2015The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes a new group of standout scholars.
September 14, 2015Erica Caple James investigates how behavior, culture, and structural inequalities impact health.
June 26, 2015New cohort of fellows to carry on humanitarian tradition at MIT.
May 29, 2015Longtime professor and MacVicar Faculty Fellow Jean Jackson retires after 42 years at MIT.
December 17, 2014MIT anthropologist of science explores how scientific “things” emerge.
November 21, 2014Inaugural event, “Examining Ebola,” probes the current global public health emergency from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
November 19, 2014