Taking credit
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
3 Questions: Hanna Rose Shell on the hidden history of camouflage
Historian of technology’s new book traces the surprisingly recent invention of a standard military practice.
Studying school quality, to fight inequality
New MIT center examines education and its lifelong effects.
Four MIT professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
Liskov, Suresh, Townsend and Young bring to 78 the number of Institute faculty who are NAS members.
The Civil War’s iron age
MIT historian David Mindell revisits the human experience on board one of history’s most famous warships.
Robert Lepage dazzles MIT community during spectacular campus residency April 24-26, 2012
Robert Lepage dazzles MIT community during spectacular campus residency April 24-26.
Five from MIT named Fulbright scholars
Two current students and three recent graduates will study abroad for the 2012-13 academic year.
Game theory, in the real world
MIT economist Parag Pathak engineers practical solutions to complicated education problems.
Writing and Communication Center marks 30 years
Thousands of community members served in one-on-one consultations.
Anthropologist Silbey receives award for research on forging safety in science labs
Aligning ideals and real-world conditions
Acemoglu wins Nemmers Prize
MIT economist granted award for ‘fundamental contributions’ on economics, politics and growth.
