Driving down fuel usage
MIT spinout XL Hybrids fits gas-guzzlers with electric powertrains, cutting gas consumption.
Bringing the law to the factory
While factory labor rules are notoriously hard to enforce, a new study shows how some inspectors are able to uphold workplace standards.
How to make factory conditions better
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
Sports analytics: a real game-changer
2013 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference underscores how statistics keep changing the way sports are played — and changing minds in the industry.
Admiral Thad Allen explains leadership during crisis
Former Sloan Fellow speaks with Dean Schmittlein about response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Strength in numbers
At MIT’s annual sports analytics conference, owners, coaches and statistics mavens convene to ask how numbers can help increase success.
Hitting the tough shots
MBA student Peljto turns passion into projects; works behind the scenes on the sports analytics conference.
New video series shines spotlight on the growing role of information and experimentation technologies in driving innovation
Highlights research of Brynjolfsson, Schrage into IT-driven innovation
MIT researchers outline a path for scaling clean hydrogen production
New paper shows how policymakers could encourage the nascent clean hydrogen industry without indirectly increasing its carbon emissions.