Departments
Comparative Media Studies/Writing
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Inside the world of livestreaming as entertainment
T.L. Taylor looks at how computer gaming and other forms of online broadcasting became big-time spectator sports.
November 7, 2018 -
Analyzing the 2018 election: Insights from MIT scholars
SHASS faculty members offer research-based perspectives with commentaries, plus a Music for the Midterms playlist, and an election book list.
October 30, 2018 -
3 Questions: Sasha Costanza-Chock on new “#MoreThanCode” report
Study of 188 practitioners distills key recommendations about using technology to advance social justice and the public interest.
August 23, 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 -
Reveling in a complex, unknowable future
MIT Media Lab and MIT Press announce winners of the Journal of Design and Science essay competition.
July 23, 2018 -
Contemplating the eyes in the sky
Media studies scholar Lisa Parks examines the way satellites and other aerial technologies have changed society.
July 20, 2018 -
Hacking virtual reality
Contributing to a culture of pioneers, MIT students explore the technical, philosophical, and artful dimensions of VR.
May 31, 2018 -
CS+HASS SuperUROP debuts with nine research projects
In yearlong program, MIT students apply computer science to humanities, arts, and social science research.
May 15, 2018 -
J-WEL names spring 2018 grant recipients
Education Innovation Grant program for pK-12 and higher education awards $400,000 to MIT faculty to support education innovation both at MIT and globally.
May 7, 2018 -
3Q: Alan Lightman on science, religion, and our yearning for absolute knowledge
New book, “Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine,” examines the tensions between belief and knowing.
April 27, 2018 -
Featured video: Celebrating the arts at MIT
A mercurial snapshot of the myriad ways in which MIT community members can express themselves through the arts
April 5, 2018 -
Candis Callison SM '02 PhD '10, professor and award-winning journalist, to speak at 2018 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods
April 3, 2018 -
“American Panda,” set on MIT campus, explores cultural stereotypes
New novel set by dentist-turned-writer Gloria Chao ’08 reveals the protagonist's struggles between Taiwanese and American cultural values.
February 19, 2018 -
3Q: T.L. Taylor on diversity in e-sports
MIT sociologist’s “AnyKey” initiative aims to level the playing field of online sports.
February 15, 2018 -
Play Labs accelerator announces second annual open call for submissions
Digital currency and blockchain technology added to this year’s list of “playful tech” eligible startups.
January 24, 2018 -
3Q: D. Fox Harrell on his video game for the #MeToo era
The computer scientist’s group has designed a game that gets players to reflect on sexual misconduct in the workplace.
January 19, 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 -
3 Questions: Nick Montfort on shaping the future
New book delves into “future-making” as a noble endeavor.
January 11, 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