Why do banking crises occur?
In a new book, political scientist David Singer finds two key factors connected to financial-sector collapses around the globe.
Events postponed or canceled as MIT responds to COVID-19
Changes follow new Institute policies on travel, events, and visitors; some large classes to move online.
2020 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Anikeeva, Fuller, Tisdale, and White receive MIT's highest honor in undergraduate teaching.
The elephant in the server room
Catherine D’Ignazio’s new book, “Data Feminism,” examines problems of bias and power that beset modern information.
“Doing machine learning the right way”
Professor Aleksander Madry strives to build machine-learning models that are more reliable, understandable, and robust.
School of Engineering fourth quarter 2019 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
MIT Emergency Management establishes COVID-19 planning team and working groups
Campus-wide effort to ensure academic, research, and business continuity, as well as continued medical, residential life, and communications response to COVID-19.
Agustín Rayo wins 2020 PROSE Award
MIT philosophy professor's “On the Brink of Paradox” honored as one of the best books in professional and scholarly publishing.
3 Questions: Joe Steinmeyer on guiding students into the world of STEM
Since 2009, Steinmeyer has taught more than 400 students in the MITES, MOSTEC, SEED Academy, and E2 programs.
Design, power, and justice
In new book “Design Justice,” Associate Professor Sasha Costanza-Chock examines how to make technology work for more people in society.
Empowering faculty partnerships across the globe
MISTI Global Seed Funds program has delivered $22 million to faculty since 2008.