Facing the global refugee crisis
At MIT event, scholars and relief workers warn current problems could be “the tip of the iceberg.”
Book explores the "Musical Institute of Technology"
Collection of photographs and quotes from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences celebrates music and the MIT mission.
Making banking effective for the poor
In India, PhD student Natalia Rigol aims to tap into community knowledge to vet loan and grant applicants.
Bringing “the greatest show in the universe” to the people
MIT hosts national ScienceWriters2015 conference.
From screen to stage
MIT’s Jay Scheib and Keeril Makan turn the famous film “Persona” into a new opera.
Charif Kiwan, representing Syrian film collective, to speak at MIT
Kiwan to discuss Abounaddara, an anonymous collective of volunteer, self-taught artists who create with the principle of emergency and an attitude of defiance.
MIT’s response to earthquake in Nepal
MIT supports recovery and learning following earthquake in Nepal.
MIT and Imperial College London launch new seed fund
Grants to support early-stage joint research projects.
Haitian educators and MIT faculty develop Kreyòl-based teaching tools
Project led by linguist Michel DeGraff is revolutionizing education in Haiti, and serving as a model for similar projects around the world.
Significant foundation grant extends two-way partnership with Italy through 2020
Agreement will support a number of joint research projects, seminars, lectures, and other programming.
Study: Climate strategy focused on local impacts is most effective with Americans
In a recent talk at MIT, David Konisky PhD '06 explains that the term "global warming" leaves many Americans cold.
Heidi Williams wins MacArthur “genius grant”
Economist who studies medical research and intellectual property wins $625,000 prize.