Topic
Political science
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Former Math Olympiad medalist embraces social entrepreneurship
MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.
March 25, 2018 -
Conference advances use of data and evaluation in policymaking
Government leaders, social service providers, and leading scholars gathered for the second conference of J-PAL North America’s State and Local Innovation Initiative.
March 7, 2018 -
Is democracy dying?
Scholars and writers tackle a pressing question at an MIT forum.
February 27, 2018 -
Political Methodology Lab to dig deep into new kinds of data
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
February 15, 2018 -
China's new engagement with the developing world
MIT Research Scientist Eric Heginbotham co-authors book that serves as guide for policymakers and academics, tracking important shifts in China’s diplomacy.
January 31, 2018 -
SHASS Research Fund names 10 recipients for 2018
January 3, 2018 -
J-PAL North America calls for proposals from governments and health care organizations
MIT research center aims to support state and local governments and health care organizations in testing innovative approaches to address pressing policy challenges.
December 6, 2017 -
Addressing America’s climate future
At an Environmental Solutions Initiative event, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse speaks about defending science and moving forward on climate action.
November 22, 2017 -
An American in Paris
Doctoral student Elizabeth Dekeyser studies Muslim communities' sense of solidarity with the French state.
November 20, 2017 -
MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences and Harvard Kennedy School launch collaborative international studies program
New initiative supported by $3.7 million in grants from the Charles Koch Foundation.
November 13, 2017 -
Why some Muslim clerics become jihadists
In his new book, political scientist Richard Nielsen proposes a “blocked ambition” hypothesis.
November 9, 2017 -
Mens et Manus America examines election integrity
Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Eitan D. Hersh offer insights on data, technology, and election security in an era of rising concern.
October 30, 2017 -
Bridging the science-policy divide
For MIT senior Talia Weiss, physics and theater have provided a springboard for new interests in political science.
October 17, 2017 -
International Policy Lab issues new call for proposals
The IPL provides funding and policy outreach support to help MIT faculty and researchers connect with the policy world.
October 12, 2017 -
Nuclear and present danger
MIT security experts discuss how to lower tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.
October 4, 2017 -
Probing the behavior of an international bully
Political science doctoral student Ketian Zhang sheds light on China's use of coercion in foreign policy, hoping to span a deep divide.
October 4, 2017 -
Making sense of nuclear threats
MIT political scientist Vipin Narang explains the strategies of new nuclear powers.
September 11, 2017 -
Political science debuts on MITx
New online course takes a deep dive into democracy in Africa.
August 25, 2017 -
Investigating the dynamics of war and peace
Erik Sand brings a perspective shaped by eight years of service in the U.S. Navy to his doctoral studies.
August 7, 2017 -
Bolstering public support for state-level renewable energy policies
Analysis shows the design and framing of renewable energy policies can strengthen public support — or opposition.
June 30, 2017