Citizens emerge from the slums
PhD student Ying Gao's research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged and capable of effecting change.
PhD student Ying Gao's research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged and capable of effecting change.
Obiageli Nwodoh ’21 repurposed her STEM skills to pave a pre-law path at MIT and pursue social justice.
Experiment with working poor in India finds no impact from more night sleep, though naps help; rest quality may be key.
Master’s student Pavarin Bhandtivej seeks to bring data to bear on policymaking in Thailand.
At MIT Forefront, panelists explore ways to prepare workers and improve jobs.
Saha Global, co-founded by two MIT alumnae, helps Ghanaian women start profitable water treatment businesses to serve their communities.
Research is part of a $25 million effort to generate evidence on the real-world effectiveness of policies and programs at the intersection of poverty and climate change.
With deep roots at MIT, the startup change:WATER Labs has created a toilet that treats waste without water or power.
State and Local Innovation Initiative seeks government partners to rigorously evaluate policies and programs aiming to address critical social issues.
MIT task force wraps up with a final conference, sounds note of optimism that new ideas, better policies can help sustain good careers.
Technologies like robots and artificial intelligence could partner with humans, not oust them from work, research and business leaders say.
MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future identifies ways to align new technologies with durable careers.
Incubator aims to identify the most effective strategies at reducing homelessness and promoting housing stability.
Series paints a holistic picture of summer youth employment programs and how research helps strengthen them.
The Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Initiative aims to catalyze evidence-based policy solutions to the challenges posed by the pandemic.