Saharan dust in the wind
Scientists find huge reduction in African dust plume led to stronger Saharan monsoons 11,000 years ago.
At TechCon, science-based solutions for world issues
Innovators and researchers tackle global issues through actionable research and collaboration.
From engineer to urban planner
Grad student Billy Ndengeyingoma helps improve affordable-housing design in Africa.
The teacher becomes the student
Ten Tunisian professors take part in MIT-Educator’s inaugural program to examine their higher-ed practices.
Q&A: Matt Damon on making a difference in the world
It’s no act: MIT 2016 Commencement speaker reflects on the “fun” of his activism and philanthropy.
At hooding ceremony, doctoral graduates urged to solve the world’s “toughest challenges”
Development leader Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala MCP ’78, PhD ’81 encourages graduates to tackle pressing issues.
Finding wonderland
Senior Marie Elimbi Moudio enters a “weird place” and discovers a world of possibility.
Can technology help teach literacy in poor communities?
Project to provide children with tablets loaded with literacy apps reports encouraging results in Africa, U.S.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to give address at 2016 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods
Nigerian economist and MIT alumna will be the guest speaker at the June 2 ceremony.
In search of a major she loves
Senior Amna Magzoub finds her niche in mechanical engineering, plans to bring skills home to Sudan.
Stealth technology
Clapperton Mavhunga’s work uncovers an Africa where technology is abundant and sophisticated.
New insights on political participation in Sub-Sahara Africa
PhD student Leah Rosenzweig's electoral insights shed light on reasons for citizen participation in authoritarian and transitional countries in Sub-Sahara Africa.
