The subculture of cheese
MIT anthropologist looks inside the growing world of do-it-yourself American cheese-makers.
School within a school: MIT Concourse
A learning community in which MIT freshmen explore the sciences, humanities and social sciences in a small, close-knit community (with a kitchen!)
3 Questions: David Kaiser on Thomas Kuhn’s paradigm shift
Scholars mark 50th anniversary of 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.'
Study: At most a third of us show a consistent approach to financial risk
Empirically rich new study finds most people alter their risk-management approach depending on the type of financial decision.
From the water to Washington
MIT senior Noam Angrist works to reform education and health care through youth mentorship and economics.
Three awards for MIT research in anthropology, economics and political science
Mikusheva receives Elaine Bennett Research Prize; Petersen wins Distinguished Book Award; Helmreich wins Rachel Carson Prize.
‘The Listening Room’ shares MIT music with the world
Web-based collection showcases the Institute’s longstanding engagement with music.
How civil wars evolve
MIT political scientist’s book shows how even the bloodiest conflicts feature pragmatic alliances — not just ancient sectarian divisions.
Explained: Margin of error
When you hear poll results reported with a certain margin of error, that’s only part of the story.
How Jonathan Gruber became ‘Mr. Mandate’
An MIT economist’s path to the center of health-care policymaking in Washington.