J-PAL North America is developing a strategic vision — informed by a new racial equity advisory committee — to advance inclusion, prioritize racial equity in research, and promote equitable and inclusive research practices in its network.
Political scientist Noah Nathan’s new book, “The Scarce State,” explores the deep impact government can have even when it is seemingly absent.
Urlaub discusses the growing popularity of language programs at the Institute.
The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
In a recent essay, Professor Lily Tsai shares ideas on how to include future generations, who will face the climate crisis we’ve created, in our definition of our collective society.
The HUMANS nanowafer, an MIT Space Exploration Initiative student-led project, will travel to the ISS this month, and later to the moon, carrying messages in more than 64 languages from over 80 countries.
Richard J. Samuels steps down as director; Evan Lieberman is named his successor.
MIT-Ukraine program leaders describe the work they are undertaking as they shape a novel project to help a country in crisis.
Ahead of the Institute’s presidential inauguration, panelists describe advances in their research and how these discoveries are being deployed to benefit the public.
In her inaugural address, President Sally Kornbluth urges the MIT community to tackle pressing challenges, especially climate change, with renewed urgency.
Professor Emerita Nancy Hopkins and journalist Kate Zernike discuss the past, present, and future of women at MIT and beyond.
Thousands packed Killian and Hockfield courts to enjoy student performances, amusement park rides, and food ahead of Inauguration Day.
The research center will support two nonprofits and four government agencies in designing randomized evaluations on housing stability, procedural justice, transportation, income assistance, and more.
In Kenya, property rights are granted more often by democratic regimes than by autocrats — but decisions tend to be politically motivated regardless of who’s in charge.
Senior Amelia Dogan brings together computer science, city planning, and American studies to work for social change.