“American Panda,” set on MIT campus, explores cultural stereotypes
New novel set by dentist-turned-writer Gloria Chao ’08 reveals the protagonist's struggles between Taiwanese and American cultural values.
Stefan Helmreich conducts fieldwork aboard the unique FLIP ship
MIT anthropologist is researching how scientists understand waves.
3Q: T.L. Taylor on diversity in e-sports
MIT sociologist’s “AnyKey” initiative aims to level the playing field of online sports.
Political Methodology Lab to dig deep into new kinds of data
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
Eight MIT researchers win 2018 Sloan Research Fellowships
Faculty from six MIT departments among 126 selected from across the U.S. and Canada.
Violist Marcus Thompson to perform in 2017-18 MIT Sounding series
Faculty recital by Institute Professor is a chance to reflect on progress, both personal and political.
MIT class reveals, explores Institute’s connections to slavery
Findings show founder William Barton Rogers possessed enslaved persons before coming to MIT; research, community dialogue to ensue.
Lawrence S. Bacow ’72 named president of Harvard University
“I learned how to be a professor and a university leader at MIT,” says former chancellor and DUSP faculty member.
Cornel West advocates the “examined life” on campus
In MIT talk, prominent philosopher urges self-reflection to keep academic institutions vital and fair.
Applying philosophy for a better democracy
In Justin Khoo’s new class, students explore how language affects censorship, dissent, truth, and propaganda.
Undergrads gain experience in energy sector with MITEI member companies
MISTI places MIT students in energy-focused internships abroad.
When numbers started counting
New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate.
A deep dive into the effects of trade
MIT economist David Atkin looks beneath the surface of global commerce.
3Q: Daron Acemoglu on technology and the future of work
"We need to look to the past in the face of modern innovations in machine learning, robotics, artificial intelligence, big data, and beyond," says the economist.
Historian Robin Scheffler awarded 2018 Levitan Prize
Prestigious award in the humanities includes a $30,000 grant that will support his research into the factors that influenced the development of Boston’s booming biotech industry.