Uncovering links between architecture, politics, and society
“Every building is ultimately a compromise” involving many stakeholders, says architectural historian Timothy Hyde.
“Every building is ultimately a compromise” involving many stakeholders, says architectural historian Timothy Hyde.
Study of Dead Sea Scroll sheds light on a lost ancient parchment-making technology.
“I love teaching,” says PhD student Clare Kim. “It’s not that I’m just imparting knowledge, but I want [my students] to develop a critical way of thinking.”
MIT business historian’s new book chronicles the emergence of global standardization in technology.
Book by MIT professor examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness.
“I’m all about finding connections,” says senior Stephon Henry-Rerrie about his path from engineering to the financial sector.
MIT Professor Jennifer Light digs into the history of the idea that students aren’t part of the labor force.
Lerna Ekmekçioğlu studies pioneering Armenian women of the 19th and 20th centuries — and helps other scholars enter her field.
Stephanie Frampton’s new book explores the written word in the Roman world.
MIT Starr Forum panel discusses extreme forms of populism that have endangered basic civil liberties and spawned intolerant rhetoric.
Inspired by a family background with extensive U.S-Japan ties, historian Hiromu Nagahara explores Japan’s cultural links to other societies.
SHASS faculty members offer research-based perspectives with commentaries, plus a Music for the Midterms playlist, and an election book list.
“My job is to be critical and deep as an art historian, and not as a politician,” says PhD student Nisa Ari.
Deborah Blum’s new book explores the unlikely origins of food and drink regulation in the U.S.
Solutions grants will aid commercialization of novel MIT technologies to test water safety and improve agricultural productivity.