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Four MIT students from the first "MIT and Slavery" class (21H.S01) presented well-researched information and narratives that shed new light on the history of science and technology in the U.S. (Left to right) Charlotte Minsky '20, Kelvin Green II '21, Mahi Elango '20, teaching assistant and PhD student Clare Kim, and, at the podium, Alaisha Alexander '18.

Event explores initial findings from “MIT and Slavery” class

Students bring the Institute into national conversation about universities and the institution of slavery in the United States.

February 23, 2018

At Mens et Manus America event, speakers Douglas S. Massey of Princeton University and Mary C. Waters of Harvard University emphasized that real human damage is being done by the country’s current immigration policies, yet both also offered hopeful notes.

Mens et Manus America panelists analyze U.S. immigration policy

Experts cite immigration as engine of U.S. success, lament human damage done by current policies, and see signs of hope.

February 21, 2018

MIT anthropologist Stefan Helmreich on the boom of the FLIP ship in October 2017.

Stefan Helmreich conducts fieldwork aboard the unique FLIP ship

MIT anthropologist is researching how scientists understand waves.

February 16, 2018

“Robin’s research will not only deepen our understanding of the development of the biotech industry in Greater Boston,” said Melissa Nobles, the Kenan Sahin Dean of MIT’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. “It will also reveal insights into the ways that human values, community action, and public policy converge to shape technological innovation more generally.”

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.

February 1, 2018

"I do think that there is an enormous opportunity at the moment for scientists to become public advocates and ambassadors," says Seth Mnookin. "President Reif has done that consistently and eloquently, as have other MIT scientists."

Q&A: Seth Mnookin on the fallacy of “both sides” journalism

"We’ve seen too many journalists confuse not taking sides with not calling out liars and frauds," says MIT researcher and author.

January 12, 2018

"There’s an enormous amount of innovation across this country and a lot of strength," says Barbara Dyer, a senior lecturer and the executive director, of the Good Companies, Good Jobs Initiative in the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Mens et Manus America examines the rural American economy

Four leaders offer insights on revitalizing rural areas.

November 21, 2017

For the MIT production of the 2017 play “Everybody,” the medieval banquet scene from Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s 1911 play “Jedermann” was performed as a prelude — to show the historical roots of the themes in “Everybody.” Both plays are based on the 15th century English morality play “Everyman."

New chapter for theater at MIT opens with “Everybody,” a morality play for our time

Starting with inaugural performance in new facility, students immerse themselves in all aspects of making theater.

November 20, 2017

"A lot of good things have happened" since the 2000 election, said Charles Stewart III, the Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science. Those good things including better voting machines, modernized registration systems, and an increase in the professionalization of election administration.

Mens et Manus America examines election integrity

Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Eitan D. Hersh offer insights on data, technology, and election security in an era of rising concern.

October 30, 2017

“The new museum will be an experimental place," says John Durant, director of the MIT Museum and a faculty member of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. "We are committed to the idea that the MIT Museum can operate along the same principles as the Institute as a whole. We want to try new ideas, test them, and report our findings.”

John Durant plans a new era for the MIT Museum

A new purpose-built museum will be an experimental place for wider conversations.

September 27, 2017

Of the new building MIT President L. Rafael Reif says, "Like the main group buildings at the heart of campus, W97 embodies and encourages MIT’s signature openness, flexibility, and boldness."

MIT Theater Arts: The next act

Performing arts building ushers in a new era of theater at the Institute.

September 5, 2017

Longtime MIT professor of humanities A.R. "Pete" Gurney

A.R. Gurney, acclaimed playwright, author, and longtime MIT professor, dies at 86

An MIT humanities and literature faculty member for 36 years, Gurney was known as an outstanding teacher and inspiring mentor.

July 12, 2017

Breaking through gridlock: Productive conversations in a polarized world

A Mens et Manus America conversation with Jason Jay reveals research on how to have meaningful conversations with people holding opposing viewpoints.

June 5, 2017

"It is remarkable that we do not measure the costs of war in any meaningful way," says John Tirman, executive director and principal research scientist of the MIT Center for International Studies. "I suggest that Congress establish a conflict impact assessment during or after each war to bring home the true costs of armed conflict."

3 Questions: How political science contributes to national policies on immigration and military conflict

Political theorist John Tirman discusses immigration and identity, and measuring the true costs of war.

May 22, 2017

At a recent MIT Mens et Manus America event, scholars presented political science and sociological research about the impact of rumors, falsehoods, and misinformation on America's political process.

Mens et Manus America examines the politics of misinformation

Adam Berinsky and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan present research on rumors and falsehoods in U.S. politics.

May 22, 2017

"The new frontier is learning how to design the relationships between people, robots, and infrastructure," says David Mindell, the Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing, and a professor of aeronautics and astronautics. "We need new sensors, new software, new ways of architecting systems."

Q&A: On the future of human-centered robotics

Professor David Mindell, who researches the interaction between automation and human behavior, discusses the interdependence of people, robots, and infrastructure.

May 15, 2017

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