Trying to make the grade
Political scientist Ben Ross Schneider’s new book examines why improving public education has been so difficult in Latin America.
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Political Science
Q&A: Exploring ethnic dynamics and climate change in Africa
Professor of political science Evan Lieberman discusses his research into perceptions among African and American citizens about the climate crisis and how their governments are responding.
Twenty-three MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2023-25
The honor recognizes professors for their outstanding mentorship of graduate students.
A crossroads for computing at MIT
The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing building will form a new cluster of connectivity across a spectrum of disciplines in computing and artificial intelligence.
2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Professors Berggren, Campbell, Pollock, and Vaikuntanathan are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
A careful rethinking of the Iraq War
Roger Petersen’s new book details military operations and political dynamics in Iraq, shedding new light on the challenges of state-building.
A new shepherd’s staff to lead “the flock” during MIT Commencement
Gifted by Professor Lily Tsai, former chair of the faculty, and designed by Professor Brandon Clifford, the staff is a new, integral part of MIT Commencement.
Thirty-five outstanding MIT students selected as Burchard Scholars for 2024
Undergraduates selected for the competitive program enjoy a seminar series and conversations over dinners with distinguished faculty.
For all humankind
Political science and physics major Leela Fredlund wants to ensure fairness and justice prevail in humanity's leap into space.
Projects investigating Swahili, global media win SHASS Humanities Awards
The awards offer opportunities to expand research into unique areas of scholarship.
Minicourse open to the MIT community gives context to the Middle East crisis
Attended by more than 500 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, with more sessions planned, the course offers a jumping off point for constructive discussions.
Liberty Ladd: Going above and beyond
For the political science and mechanical engineering student, who is also an Air Force ROTC member, systematic change starts with personal actions.
Foreign policy scholars examine the China-Russia relationship
An expert panel discussed the strengths, and limits, of the alignment between the two world powers and U.S. rivals.
Rewarding excellence in open data
MIT researchers who share their data recognized at second annual awards celebration.
Professor Emeritus Willard R. Johnson, political scientist who specialized in African studies, dies at 87
A pioneering Black faculty member, Johnson was also a major supporter of the anti-apartheid movement at the Institute.