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Developing countries
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Solve at HUBweek offers local showcase, global springboard for solutions to society’s challenges
Innovators from many sectors to tackle issues involving the digital economy, education, and more.
September 16, 2016 -
D-Lab appoints Bob Nanes to new position of executive director
Nanes brings to D-Lab 30 years of experience on four continents in technology, innovation, supply chains, and microfinance.
August 18, 2016 -
Targeting neglected diseases
New enzyme-mapping advance could help drug development.
August 15, 2016 -
Assessing crop damage after extreme weather
New method to track the impact of typhoons and other natural disasters could enable more precise, timely delivery of food aid.
August 10, 2016 -
Meeting climate goals through international carbon markets
Linking emissions trading systems in developed and developing countries could yield environmental, economic benefits.
July 29, 2016 -
Dan Frey named D-Lab faculty director
Professor of mechanical engineering brings a long association with D-Lab and a commitment to design for the developing world.
July 27, 2016 -
The quest for clean water
MIT researchers design a solar-powered desalination device for rural India.
July 18, 2016 -
Microbiome genes on the move
Largest metagenomic view of the developing world uncovers “mobile genes” that reveal how culture shapes the human microbiome.
July 14, 2016 -
Seeking simple solutions with huge impacts
PhD student Cauam Cardoso assesses technologies that aim to help the world’s poor.
July 8, 2016 -
MIT announces Solve program activities
Addressing the world’s most pressing issues, second year of program will focus on in-person gatherings, solution proposals.
July 7, 2016 -
Making India's waste streams sustainable
MIT researchers are developing a decision-support tool to help cities in India sustainably manage the societal and environmental impacts of their waste.
June 24, 2016 -
Using engineering savvy to improve product designs
From windmills to software, graduate student Ned Burnell creates better tools.
June 8, 2016 -
Matt Damon's Commencement address
Actor and filmmaker tells graduates: "There’s more at stake today than in any story ever told."
June 3, 2016 -
Q&A: Matt Damon on making a difference in the world
It’s no act: MIT 2016 Commencement speaker reflects on the “fun” of his activism and philanthropy.
June 3, 2016 -
At hooding ceremony, doctoral graduates urged to solve the world’s “toughest challenges”
Development leader Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala MCP ’78, PhD ’81 encourages graduates to tackle pressing issues.
June 2, 2016 -
Counting calories
Migrants pay more for their home region’s cuisine, even when on the edge of malnutrition.
May 4, 2016 -
Can technology help teach literacy in poor communities?
Project to provide children with tablets loaded with literacy apps reports encouraging results in Africa, U.S.
April 26, 2016 -
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to give address at 2016 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods
Nigerian economist and MIT alumna will be the guest speaker at the June 2 ceremony.
April 26, 2016 -
Tata Center announces new projects for 2016-2017
April 13, 2016 -
J-WAFS to host inaugural conference
Program will feature advances in technologies at the nexus of food, water, and the environment.
April 13, 2016