3 Questions: Melissa Nobles on advancing racial and restorative justice
Head of political science at MIT says understanding the past is a source for social innovation in our own time.
Celebrating Einstein
events to mark 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativityEvents across MIT will mark the 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativity.
Communicating climate change: Focus on solutions
MIT discussion highlights causes for optimism and the importance of emphasizing positive steps.
The rapid rise of human language
New paper suggests people quickly started speaking in a now-familiar form.
MIT around the world
MISTI launches a field-specific training series for the MIT community to provide context for those working and traveling abroad.
Philosopher Robert Stalnaker solves problems the MIT way
Focus on real-world concerns underpins research in areas including game theory, linguistics, decision theory, and economics.
Two school foundings, 63 years apart, link MIT with advances in Brazilian education
ITA and FazINOVA share a bold vision for Brazilian higher education — and a source of inspiration at MIT.
Measuring health care
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
Four professors named 2015 MacVicar Fellows
Bahr, Drennan, Gibson, and Sive receive the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching award.
Q&A series with MIT's Knight Science Journalism Fellows for 2014-15
Nine seasoned journalists reflect on "MIT-style" teamwork, new media, and advice for students interested in science journalism.
Meeting two of MIT's unsung heroes
David Dolev and Maryanne Kirkbride, unsung heroes of MIT, are two of the 2015 MIT Excellence Award recipients.
Studying conflict from the ground up
Newly tenured Fotini Christia studies political conflict — making findings that policymakers can use.
Five MIT researchers win Sloan Research Fellowships
Faculty specializing in mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and economics among 126 selected.