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A foundation for building
How MIT’s first African-American graduate, Robert Taylor, became a prominent architect and brought the MIT philosophy across regional and racial barriers.
Economists converge at MIT
Nobel laureates, public intellectuals gather for frank debate on economy, politics and the state of their profession.
The lonely crowd
In a new book, Sherry Turkle documents the sometimes-detrimental effects of technology on our families and social lives.
The price is right
How a new online tool can help measure inflation as accurately as — and more quickly than — traditional methods.
Tracing families’ escape from poverty
Economist’s study shows how the poor in developing countries become wealthier.
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.
3 Questions: Joseph Coughlin on aging and driving
As the Baby Boomers become senior citizens, is a mobility crisis coming down the road?
The 6-percent solution
How corporations can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions through better planning.