3 Questions: Andrew Lo on JP Morgan’s multibillion-dollar trading loss
MIT financial markets expert addresses the need for better risk management — and a simple way to tell if JP Morgan’s failed gamble was a trade or a hedge.
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.
3 Questions: Alan Spoon '73 on fostering leadership for MIT students
Founder of Community Catalyst Leadership Program discusses coaching relationships and skill development.
3 Questions: Adam Berinsky on the unpredictable GOP campaign
Political scientist who studies public opinion assesses a campaign with wildly fluctuating polls.
3 Questions with a student leader: Panhel President Denzil Sikka
New head of sorority governing council discusses her ‘home away from home’
3 Questions: Stephen Van Evera on the withdrawal from Iraq
A look at the prospects for peace as U.S. troops leave.
3 Questions with a student leader: IFC President Tommy Anderson
Hear from the MIT junior and newly elected Interfraternity Council President.
3 Questions: Michael Piore on labor disputes at the ballot box
Labor economist sizes up the impact and meaning of this week’s high-profile Ohio referendum to restore collective bargaining rights for public employees.
3 Questions: Ricardo Caballero on the search for safe investments
Economist believes structural problem underlying financial crisis is ‘worse than ever’
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border security
MIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.
3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
3 Questions: Faster than light?
MIT physicist Peter Fisher answers questions about reports that experiments in Switzerland and Italy show neutrinos can break light’s speed limit.
3 Questions: John Gabrieli on studying traumatic memories
Sept. 11, 2001, is a day that lives in infamy. But how accurately do we remember it?
3 Questions: Roberto Rigobon on world markets
MIT expert in international economics surveys a month of turmoil.