Nicole Wilson: The politics of a shifting middle class in Nigeria
As the middle class in Lagos retreats to private enclaves, political scientist Nicole Wilson ponders the impacts on democratic norms.
As the middle class in Lagos retreats to private enclaves, political scientist Nicole Wilson ponders the impacts on democratic norms.
The Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center's IDEAS program empowers teams partnering with communities to tackle a range of social challenges.
The research center will support two nonprofits and four government agencies in designing randomized evaluations on housing stability, procedural justice, transportation, income assistance, and more.
Winning project supports collaboration between public housing residents in New York City and a local nonprofit offering training for work in the digital economy.
MIT urbanist Justin Steil studies how law and policy are used to replicate social divisions in the use of land.
Evaluation Incubators to provide technical assistance, training, funding to help partners design randomized evaluations of housing stability strategies and state and local programs.
The largest graduate residence on MIT’s campus builds communities with its “helper culture.”
A new platform will unite climate models, impact predictions, random control trial evaluations, and humanitarian services to bring cutting-edge tools to Bangladeshi communities.
In the remote desert of Nevada, an MIT team designs shelter for all species.
Senior Carene Umubyeyi seeks to advance sustainable structural design in her home country of Rwanda and beyond.
Five new state and local government partners will work with J-PAL North America to develop rigorous evaluations of policies and programs related to environment, education, economic security, and housing stability.
PhD student Ying Gao's research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged and capable of effecting change.
MIT alumni and friends from around the globe attended an online event that featured presentations from Institute leaders, faculty, and alumni about human health-related research.
Sidney Pacific residents empower each other to sustain community togetherness.
Financial aid will remain robust and, after being held flat last year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, tuition and fees will increase by 3.85 percent.