Alison Alden, MIT’s vice president for human resources, to retire in 2014
Early-spring departure to conclude ‘seven years of exceptional service’ to the Institute.
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A look at the Class of 2017
From a bedroom chemist to a high-flying roboticist, talents abound among MIT’s incoming freshmen.
Rethinking investment risk
Does financial innovation inherently lead to greater risk in markets? An MIT economist takes a new look at the problem and says it does.
Simons Center for the Social Brain offers seed grants, postdoc fellowships
Deadline for applications is September 30
MIT adopts new policy to mitigate federal tax burden for same-sex couples
Institute to provide supplemental payment of $1,500 to cover imputed income tax.
How Medicaid affects adult health
Study: Health insurance helps lower-income Americans avoid depression, diabetes, major financial shocks.
Valuing versatility
In an age of specialization, a little versatility could improve operations management, cloud computing, and possibly even the provision of health care.
MIT president, senior faculty and deans ask Cambridge to approve MIT’s zoning proposal
Reif thanks City Council and the people of Cambridge for valuable input.
New insight into how people choose insurance plans
Study: Consumers avoid high-deductible plans if they expect to reduce their use of medical care.
MIT report identifies keys to new American innovation
From ‘Main Street’ firms to multinationals, improvements possible in funding of research, collaboration among manufacturers.
Using prizes to spur innovation
MIT Professor Fiona Murray produces concrete guidelines on designing and executing Grand Innovation Prizes.
Simons Center for the Social Brain offering seed grants, postdoc fellowships
Deadline for applications is February 28.
The health-insurance markets of the (very near) future
Policymakers must address ‘tension’ between competition and ease of use.
Skoltech, MIT reflect on first year of collaboration
Anniversary event celebrates international ties.