Topic
Humanities
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The moral calculus of climate change
In a “mathy” philosophy class, students explore the risks, outcomes, and ethical implications of living in a warming world.
June 4, 2018 -
The task of history
At community dialogue, MIT historians discuss the power of historical knowledge to make a better world.
May 22, 2018 -
CS+HASS SuperUROP debuts with nine research projects
In yearlong program, MIT students apply computer science to humanities, arts, and social science research.
May 15, 2018 -
3Q: Alan Lightman on science, religion, and our yearning for absolute knowledge
New book, “Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine,” examines the tensions between belief and knowing.
April 27, 2018 -
From blank verse to blockchain
Ryan Robinson '17 launched his startup with skills from both the humanities and engineering.
April 19, 2018 -
Outstanding MIT students of French explore "Paris et la rue"
In the January Scholars in France program, students discover behind-the-scenes Paris and the city's storied streets.
March 5, 2018 -
When numbers started counting
New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate.
February 5, 2018 -
How Haiti helps us think differently about history
MIT historian Malick Ghachem gets readers and students to look anew at the Atlantic world.
December 5, 2017 -
3 Questions: Lisa Parks on drones, warfare, and the media
MIT media studies professor discusses new essay collection analyzing the impact of drones.
November 16, 2017 -
MIT-Haiti, Google team up to boost education in Kreyòl
Institute-led effort to create STEM lexicon is now available for global translation.
October 30, 2017 -
Yo-Yo Ma to deliver spring 2018 Compton Lecture
Renowned cellist will speak in March on the role of culture in a strong society.
October 30, 2017 -
How philosophy can solve your midlife crisis
MIT professor Kieran Setiya’s book “Midlife” aims to smooth out the rocky road of middle age.
October 2, 2017 -
John Durant plans a new era for the MIT Museum
A new purpose-built museum will be an experimental place for wider conversations.
September 27, 2017 -
Nine new faculty join the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
The school welcomes a superb group of scholars.
September 25, 2017 -
Times Higher Education names MIT No. 2 university worldwide for the arts and humanities
Schools of Architecture and Planning; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and several centers are home to the arts and humanities at MIT.
September 18, 2017 -
High (achieving) society
The MIT chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducts 74 distinguished graduates of the Class of 2017.
September 15, 2017 -
A.R. Gurney, acclaimed playwright, author, and longtime MIT professor, dies at 86
An MIT humanities and literature faculty member for 36 years, Gurney was known as an outstanding teacher and inspiring mentor.
July 12, 2017 -
Is the Pax Americana truly peaceful?
MIT historian John Dower’s latest book decries the militarism of the postwar years.
June 27, 2017 -
Featured video: Bringing “Einstein’s Dreams” to life
An MIT student in engineering and theater arts melds her dual passions to bring physics to the stage.
June 20, 2017 -
In search of a meaningful life
Popular MIT anthropology course offers contemplation and dialogue on life's big questions.
June 15, 2017