Topic
Social sciences
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The long history of ‘Eurasian’ identity
MIT historian’s new book studies cross-cultural Asian-American families since the 19th century.
July 19, 2013 -
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.
July 8, 2013 -
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.
June 27, 2013 -
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.
June 13, 2013 -
Dean Fitzgerald announces appointments to SHASS leadership roles
June 10, 2013 -
Striking a balance on taxes
Research by PhD student Stefanie Stantcheva touches on taxation, student loans and education incentives.
May 22, 2013 -
Melissa Nobles: Taking full account of the past
MIT political science professor examines ways societies confront histories of racial and ethnic injustice
May 20, 2013 -
Anthropologist Graham Jones receives the 2013 Edgerton Award
For exceptional distinction in teaching and research
May 8, 2013 -
MIT and Haiti sign agreement to promote Kreyòl-language STEM education
Initiative designed to help Haitians gain technical education.
April 17, 2013 -
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
March 20, 2013 -
Esther Duflo selected as a 2013 Dan David Prize laureate
Honored for research to alleviate poverty through disease prevention
March 7, 2013 -
Policy matters in the Middle East
PhD student Brian Haggerty's work becomes part of foreign policy debate on Syria
March 4, 2013 -
Q&A with MIT philosopher Sally Haslanger
What is ‘natural’ and what is ‘social’?
February 25, 2013 -
When opportunity meets preparation
Political science PhD student Laura Chirot examines industrial policy in late developing countries.
February 13, 2013 -
What’s the cost and financial value of college?
At MIT, experts say evidence shows the payoff from college education remains high.
February 8, 2013 -
MISTI Global Seed Funds 2012-13 winners announced
February 5, 2013 -
Duflo, Lander, Lewin to lead spring-semester MITx courses
EdX takes stock of last semester’s <i>MITx</i> courses; data will be used to improve education online and in the classroom.
January 31, 2013 -
Why some immigrants get citizenship
Study: Country of origin a 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, regardless of qualifications.
January 30, 2013 -
Preserving culture
MIT historian Lerna Ekmekcioglu explores how women preserve Armenian cultural identity.
January 22, 2013 -
Hard times in Chicago
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
January 18, 2013