Striking a balance on taxes
Research by PhD student Stefanie Stantcheva touches on taxation, student loans and education incentives.
Robert C. Armstrong named director of MIT Energy Initiative
Outgoing director Ernest Moniz confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy.
The new challenges for urban planners
In MIT talk, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan emphasizes the need for creative urbanism in a time of economic strain.
MIT signs Compact for Sustainable Future with City of Cambridge and Harvard
Akamai to join universities and city in new agreement; others encouraged to follow suit.
How to make factory conditions better
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
How Medicaid affects adult health
Study: Health insurance helps lower-income Americans avoid depression, diabetes, major financial shocks.
At MIT, Gov. Deval Patrick highlights clean-energy achievements
Earth Day talk details Massachusetts’ accomplishments since the governor’s MIT speech five years ago, and outlines new goals.
Micah Altman wins Pizzigati Prize
MIT Libraries’ research director recognized for his work with DistrictBuilder software
MIT Science Policy Initiative members visit Capitol Hill to support funding for research and development
Meet with representatives of 34 congressional offices to urge reversal of budget cuts.
Commerce’s call to action
In MIT talk, head of U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines business-oriented policy agenda.
Open access gains momentum in Washington
White House takes action to increase access to the results of federally funded scientific research
City of Cambridge approves MIT’s zoning petition
Kendall Square to be invigorated; approval gained through collaborative approach
Four MIT researchers attend White House announcement of brain initiative
Obama invites Boyden, Brown, Desimone and Seung to launch of new federal initiative.
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.