MIT students thrive in internships in the Arab World
The MISTI Arab World program offers MIT students invaluable work and life experiences in a dynamic region.
3 Questions: Addressing the world’s most pressing challenges
Mihaela Papa discusses the BRICS Lab, her role at the Center for International Studies, and the center's ongoing ambition to tackle the world's most complex challenges in new and creative ways.
Philip Khoury to step down as vice provost for the arts
The professor of history expanded MIT’s arts infrastructure and championed its arts faculty, while providing new opportunities for students and faculty.
Making higher education more accessible to students in Pakistan
EduFi, founded by an MIT alumna, provides low-interest student loans to families in Pakistan so more can attend college.
MIT-Kalaniyot launches programs for visiting Israeli scholars
Inviting recent postdocs and sabbatical-eligible faculty to pursue their research at MIT, new programs envision eventually supporting 16 Israeli scholars on campus annually.
Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program expands to invite Palestinian scholars
GMAF’s second international cohort will comprise up to 10 early- to mid-career Palestinian scholars for a two-year pilot fellowship program at MIT.
Toward socially and environmentally responsible real estate
Formerly an architect and mentor to young women in Tehran, master’s student Peggy Ghasemlou now aims to promote sustainability and green investing in real estate development.
MITdesignX and MISTI in Dubai
The Institute’s “mind and hand” ethos has found a home in the United Arab Emirates.
A careful rethinking of the Iraq War
Roger Petersen’s new book details military operations and political dynamics in Iraq, shedding new light on the challenges of state-building.
New fellowship to help advance science journalism in Africa and the Middle East
The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces a new one-semester fellowship to start in fall 2024.
Minicourse open to the MIT community gives context to the Middle East crisis
Attended by more than 500 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, with more sessions planned, the course offers a jumping off point for constructive discussions.
3 Questions: Melissa Nobles on combating antisemitism and Islamophobia
MIT’s chancellor takes stock of early efforts and details the Institute’s new “Standing Together Against Hate” initiative.
Panel examines Israel-Hamas conflict
As military action continues, experts at an MIT event analyze what may lie ahead.
Empowering students to bring change in the Middle East
The Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (MEET) program uses an MIT-inspired curriculum and MISTI student instructors to help young Palestinians and Israelis find common ground.
Finding solidarity in the teachers’ lounge
MIT PhD candidate Elizabeth Parker-Magyar finds close workplace networks among educators drive their activism even outside of democracies.