Keeping score
Newly tenured professor Michael Cuthbert dives into old music to recreate the art of centuries past.
Q&A: John Durant and David Kaiser on spurring public interest in science
Report on novel forms of science engagement raises new questions about outreach.
Making the case for Keynes
Peter Temin’s new book explains how John Maynard Keynes’ ideas relate to today’s global economy.
Inspired readings
Meet MIT professor Arthur Bahr, a former figure skater who makes medieval literature come alive.
The history man
Nuclear security expert Francis Gavin brings a historical approach to the study of international politics.
A new leadership model for a new Haiti
Prime minister and cabinet members attend leadership workshop with MIT professors.
Wyn Kelley sails on the Charles W. Morgan
MIT Melville scholar travels on the last surviving U.S. whaleship from Melville's era.
MIT economist Nancy Rose to take Department of Justice position
Expert in regulation and market competition will take leave to spearhead DOJ’s economic analysis.
Study: Contrary to image, city politicians do adapt to voters
Urban politicians in the U.S. are responsive to voters’ views, regardless of the form of government.
3 Questions: Kenneth Oye on the regulation of genetic engineering
Political scientist discusses regulatory gaps in assessing the impact of “gene drives.”
Preventing mosquito-borne disease
MIT-Brazil Program interns collaborate on platform that optimizes mosquito control in Brazil.