MIT faculty see promise in American manufacturing
Study group is tackling hard questions about what it will take to stoke renewal.
3 Questions: John Harbison on his sixth symphony
Lauded composer discusses the creation of his latest major work, premiering this week at the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Leading by example
Study: The presence of female politicians boosts aspirations, educational achievement of young women.
Profile: David Thorburn
Professor of literature and director of the MIT Communications Forum on the past and future of communications.
Making her move
MIT senior overcame disabilities to study materials science, hoping to pave the way for other aspiring engineers.
3 Questions: Stephen Van Evera on the withdrawal from Iraq
A look at the prospects for peace as U.S. troops leave.
Perreau receives Newton Fellowship from the British Academy
Receives research associate appointment from Cambridge University
Bridging the divide
New study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.
MIT-Spain's Balcells, Perez-Breva recognized by Spanish government
Program co-founders honored for improving scientific, academic collaboration.
A Tocqueville for our time
MIT historian’s re-evaluation of Democracy in America emphasizes Alexis de Tocqueville’s doubts and concerns about politics in the United States.
Allen Lin ’11, MEng ’11 named Marshall Scholar
Recent alum will hone interests in policy, synthetic biology through study in the United Kingdom.