Topic
Science writing
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Getting serious about food safety
Deborah Blum’s new book explores the unlikely origins of food and drink regulation in the U.S.
October 3, 2018 -
Book explores milestones of astronomical discovery
In “Dispatches from Planet 3,” Marcia Bartusiak illuminates overlooked breakthroughs and the people who made them.
September 18, 2018 -
"Shark Tank" meets book publishing
The MIT Press will host a Pitchfest competition at this year's Boston Book Festival.
August 17, 2018 -
Seth Mnookin brings bestselling author’s touch to teaching science journalism
Science “pushes me to constantly go out of my comfort zone,” says director of MIT’s science writing program.
July 26, 2018 -
Ashley Smart named associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program
Smart, a senior editor at Physics Today, was a 2015-16 Knight Science Journalism Fellow.
May 16, 2018 -
Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2018-19 class of fellows
Ten top journalists from four countries will spend nine months at MIT, designing their own course of study.
May 2, 2018 -
Q&A: Seth Mnookin on the fallacy of “both sides” journalism
"We’ve seen too many journalists confuse not taking sides with not calling out liars and frauds," says MIT researcher and author.
January 12, 2018 -
SHASS Research Fund names 10 recipients for 2018
January 3, 2018 -
Bridging the gap between citizens and scientists
Alumni of the Graduate Program in Science Writing engage the public in critical issues ranging from medical breakthroughs to climate change.
December 15, 2017 -
Mary Clare Beytagh: Finding poetry in medicine
MIT senior and aspiring physician aims to tell stories that humanize the patients behind medical statistics.
November 12, 2017 -
John Durant plans a new era for the MIT Museum
A new purpose-built museum will be an experimental place for wider conversations.
September 27, 2017 -
Talk science to me
In the EECS Communication Lab, peer coaches provide guidance on papers, posters, presentations, and more.
July 27, 2017 -
Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2017-18 class of fellows
Ten elite science journalists from four countries will be part of the program's 35th class.
May 4, 2017 -
Climate@MIT
New online publication reports on climate science research at the Institute.
February 27, 2017 -
How the smallest, most abundant bacteria inspired a children's book series
Institute Professor Penny Chisholm teams up with author and illustrator Molly Bang to write environmental children’s book series.
January 31, 2017 -
Interstellate: Celebrating the the beauty of neuroscience
Caitlin Vander Weele, a graduate student in brain and cognitive sciences, launches a collaborative neuro-art pictorial magazine.
January 9, 2017 -
Working with purpose
Work-study program creates priceless relationships between MIT students and the local community.
October 24, 2016 -
Engineer, explain thyself
A new online tool helps graduate students communicate — in their own languages.
September 27, 2016 -
David Corcoran named associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT
Former science editor at <i>The New York Times</i> will assume his KSJ duties in July.
May 27, 2016 -
Knight Science Journalism Program selects fellowship class of 2016-17
Ten journalists have been selected to join the KSJ Program at MIT, a global fellowship program for journalists covering science, technology, health, and the environment.
May 2, 2016