How anti-poverty programs go viral
Study: Getting the well-connected to spread the word helps more people learn about microfinance programs in rural India.
The long history of ‘Eurasian’ identity
MIT historian’s new book studies cross-cultural Asian-American families since the 19th century.
Innovative study estimates extent to which air pollution in China shortens human lives
New quasi-experimental research finds major impact of coal emissions on health.
Re-thinking ethnic favoritism in politics
Study shows ethnic-based distribution of goods in African politics is not continuous, but instead intermittent and limited in scope.
That ’70s show
In a new book, journalist and MIT fellow Christian Caryl recounts the epoch-shaping political, religious and economic upheavals launched in the year 1979.
Striking a balance on taxes
Research by PhD student Stefanie Stantcheva touches on taxation, student loans and education incentives.
Melissa Nobles: Taking full account of the past
MIT political science professor examines ways societies confront histories of racial and ethnic injustice
Anthropologist Graham Jones receives the 2013 Edgerton Award
For exceptional distinction in teaching and research
MIT and Haiti sign agreement to promote Kreyòl-language STEM education
Initiative designed to help Haitians gain technical education.
Burchard Scholars named for 2013
Honorees chosen for demonstrating outstanding abilities and academic excellence in humanities, arts or social sciences, as well as in science and engineering
Esther Duflo selected as a 2013 Dan David Prize laureate
Honored for research to alleviate poverty through disease prevention
Policy matters in the Middle East
PhD student Brian Haggerty's work becomes part of foreign policy debate on Syria
When opportunity meets preparation
Political science PhD student Laura Chirot examines industrial policy in late developing countries.