Presidential campaigns offer energetic energy debate at MIT
Representatives of Obama, Romney camps lay out differences in crucial policy domains of energy and the environment.
3 Questions: Violence and protests in the Muslim world
MIT political scientist Fotini Christia talks about the attacks on U.S. and Western embassies in North Africa and the Middle East.
Sarah Stewart Johnson, EAPS PhD, gives rein to curiosity
Alumna envisions combining academia with public policy
Understanding gambling addiction
For machine gamblers, it’s not whether they win or lose — it’s how much they play the game.
Why cutting-edge medical technology may not lead to exploding health care costs
New study finds growth of advanced imaging slowed amid financial, medical concerns.
New law on sharps disposal goes in effect July 1
On July 1, a Massachusetts law goes into effect banning the disposal of medical sharps in household waste. Home sharps containers are available for purchase from the MIT Pharmacy.
3 Questions: Andrea Campbell interprets the Supreme Court’s health care decision
A political scientist whose work was cited in one justice’s opinion weighs in on the ruling and its implications.
Survey: Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming
U.S. cities trail when it comes to preparing for climate change.
Frank Stanton Chair in Nuclear Security Policy Studies established in Department of Political Science
Endowed chair established with a gift of $5 million from the Stanton Foundation