What can make a dent?
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border security
MIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.
Workplace woes
The employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
Wisdom of crowds
In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.
President Hockfield stresses innovation in speech to U.S. governors
‘Lasting economic growth emerges from the most advanced science, mathematics and technology,’ she says.
Medicaid’s impact, finally measured
Unique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.
Resolved: U.S. Senate congratulates MIT
Senate resolution cites 'the commitment of MIT to innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit.'
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research
New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.
MIT students advocate for research funding on Capitol Hill
Members of the Science Policy Initiative will demonstrate the benefits of continued federal funding for science and technology at this year's annual Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day.
Sen. Scott Brown visits MIT
The Massachusetts Republican says the kind of work done at MIT 'can get our economy going.'
A hardy Constitution
In Ratification, historian Pauline Maier uncovers the contentious debates behind a political document that many Americans once opposed.
Moving in circles
MIT scholar’s new book scrutinizes the successes and failures of a unique government experiment meant to help America’s urban poor.
Diamond nominated for Federal Reserve post
MIT economist and Institute Professor is Obama’s choice for the U.S. central bank’s seven-person board of governors.