Seeking to inform India’s climate policy choices
Tata Center graduate fellow Arun Singh shares energy-economic modeling research at UN Climate Change Conference.
State and local governments invited to apply for funding, support on pressing policy challenges
Selected governments will partner with MIT's J-PAL North America to test which programs work, which work best, and why.
What’s the best way for Europe to curb greenhouse emissions from cars?
Emissions trading would be more effective than mileage standards, new study shows.
3Q: William Bonvillian on connecting Cambridge and Capitol Hill
Through its Washington Office, MIT continues its long history of engagement on national science and technology policy.
International Policy Lab issues second annual call for proposals to faculty and researchers
The IPL provides funding and policy outreach support to help MIT researchers connect with the policy world.
Cambridge Cyber Summit convenes industry, academia, and government
Hosted by CSAIL, event featured discussions on cybersecurity with tech leaders and officials from the NSA and FBI.
Analyzing the 2016 election: Insights from 12 MIT scholars
Experts from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences weigh in on topics from polling to rhetoric to individual campaign issues.
How data can help change the world
At IDSS celebration, speakers explore how data can be brought to bear on global challenges.
Turning particle detectors into weapons detectors
Nuclear science and engineering PhD student Jayson Vavrek applies particle physics to solve problems with nuclear weapons disarmament.
3Q: Kerry Emanuel on a “Parexit” and the serious risks of climate change
In open letter, 375 National Academy of Sciences members warn against opting out of Paris Agreement.
MIT, Québec research institutions launch initiative to analyze low-carbon energy policy options
Focusing on New England/Québec Region, Québec premier and MIT vice president for research speak at Boston signing ceremony; Hydro-Québec CEO pledges funding.
Unfriendly skies: Piston engine aircraft pose a significant health threat
Study shows long-lasting health, economic impacts of lead emissions from U.S. general aviation flights.
Inaugural J-PAL Health Care Delivery Innovation Competition winners announced
Four organizations will partner with J-PAL North America to evaluate substance abuse treatment, care integration, social-service delivery, and patient-engagement programs.
Assessing crop damage after extreme weather
New method to track the impact of typhoons and other natural disasters could enable more precise, timely delivery of food aid.