Credit where it’s due MIT Sloan’s Christopher Palmer has produced new insights about household finance, thanks to razor-sharp empirical studies. March 26, 2025 Read full story →
Decoding a medieval mystery manuscript Using tech tools and a human touch, Arthur Bahr sheds light on the original volume containing “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and “Pearl.” March 25, 2025 Read full story →
“An AI future that honors dignity for everyone” As artificial intelligence develops, we must ask vital questions about ourselves and our society, Ben Vinson III contends in the 2025 Compton Lecture. March 18, 2025 Read full story →
When did human language emerge? A new analysis suggests our language capacity existed at least 135,000 years ago, with language used widely perhaps 35,000 years after that. March 14, 2025 Read full story →
Five ways to succeed in sports analytics The 19th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference spotlighted a thriving industry. Here are a handful of ideas for getting ahead in it. March 13, 2025 Read full story →
Want to climb the leadership ladder? Try debate training Experiments find debate training boosts careers by enhancing assertiveness and communications techniques. March 12, 2025 Read full story →
Why rationality can push people in different directions Philosopher Kevin Dorst’s work examines how we apply rational thought to everyday life. March 5, 2025 Read full story →
An “All-American” vision of service to others Former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger keynotes the 51st annual MLK Celebration, with a message focused on building community. February 24, 2025 Read full story →
Study in India shows kids use different math skills at work vs. school Students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa. February 5, 2025 Read full story →
Timeless virtues, new technologies Engineer and historian David Mindell’s new book provides a roadmap for thinking about the future of industry. February 5, 2025 Read full story →
How good old mud can lower building costs Builders pour concrete into temporary molds called formwork. MIT researchers invented a way to make these structures out of on-site soil. January 24, 2025 Read full story →
Building resiliency In a new book, Lawrence Vale spotlights projects from around the globe that help insulate communities from climate shocks. January 24, 2025 Read full story →
Study shows how households can cut energy costs An experiment in Amsterdam suggests providing better information to people can help move them out of “energy poverty.” January 13, 2025 Read full story →
Insights into political outsiders Political scientist Ariel White studies people on the margins of U.S. politics to see if they might participate more fully in our system of government. January 8, 2025 Read full story →
Richard Locke PhD ’89 named dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management A former faculty member, the accomplished scholar and energetic leader returns to the Institute with a broad vision and deep experience. January 6, 2025 Read full story →