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.
Bridging the gap
MIT Class of 2018 president Colin Webb brings the MIT community together through collaboration and conversation.
Q&A: Seth Mnookin on vaccination and public health
"It's far easier to scare people than it is to reassure them," MIT researcher and author says.
Watching how the money flows
David Andrew Singer maps the influence of global capital flows among governments, banks, and individuals around the world.
MISTI Global Seed Funds winners announced
A total of 96 MIT faculty have been awarded funds through the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives for 2014-2015.
MIT SHASS launches the Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship
Three outstanding PhD students have been invited to study at MIT for the fellowship's inaugural year.
