Tracing families’ escape from poverty
Economist’s study shows how the poor in developing countries become wealthier.
Richard L. Cartwright, emeritus professor of philosophy, dies at age 85
A founding figure of philosophy at MIT, he was especially known for his influence on colleagues and students.
CIS's Précis examines research, student work
Late fall edition of the biannual publication now available.
Paul Farmer on Rebuilding Haiti
Sponsored by MIT Program in Science, Technology, and Society, Arthur Miller Lecture on Science and Ethics
Bringing the MIT innovation spirit to China
The new MIT Greater China Fund for Innovation awards its first research grants.
MIT strengthens its ties to Greater China
The Institute has embarked on a major, long-term effort to promote intellectual and technological exchange.
Tech support?
Contrasting views on display as MIT researchers debate how technology can curb global poverty.
A hardy Constitution
In Ratification, historian Pauline Maier uncovers the contentious debates behind a political document that many Americans once opposed.
3 Questions: Evelyn Fox Keller on the nature-nurture debates
In a new book, prominent historian of science dismisses the ‘unanswerable’ question of whether heredity or the environment matter more in human development.