Q&A: Junot Díaz on his new book
The MIT professor and Pulitzer-winning writer talks about the people and ideas in his newest work, This Is How You Lose Her — and explains why women form a big part of his core audience.
Seth Mnookin wins 2012 Science in Society Award
National Association of Science Writers honors his book The Panic Virus.
Taking credit
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
3 Questions: Hanna Rose Shell on the hidden history of camouflage
Historian of technology’s new book traces the surprisingly recent invention of a standard military practice.
Freshman Jimenez-Galindo and junior Trac win de Courtivron Prizes
Prize honors cross-cultural fluency
MIT's Communication Forum conducts a conversation for scholars — and citizens
Has explored media and change for more than 30 years
Current SHASS MacVicar Faculty Fellows reflect on teaching at MIT
New fellows to be named Friday; current SHASS fellows discuss the significance — and the sheer fun — of teaching the Institute's students
Q&A with Rosalind Williams on history in the age of human empire
New book examines the critical juncture when human endeavors began to dominate the planet.
Profile: David Thorburn
Professor of literature and director of the MIT Communications Forum on the past and future of communications.
How we (should) decide
Philosopher aims to develop theories of practical rationality that may just help us make real-world decisions.
Educating young women, rebuilding Cambodia
Alan Lightman discusses his social entrepreneurial work in building the first college dormitories for women in Cambodia.