The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
Courses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.
On the war path
In his new book Cultures of War, MIT historian John Dower examines the militarism that has helped define the United States in the contemporary age
Looks like a winner
MIT political scientists demonstrate how much candidate appearances affect election outcomes, globally.
3 Questions: Charles Stewart reads the tea leaves
The head of MIT’s Department of Political Science analyzes Tuesday’s election results and sees reason for concern for Obama and the Democrats
Pattern seen in governments’ currency policies
Small-time money transfers from migrants shape key decisions on foreign exchange, research shows.
3 Questions: Melissa Nobles on the U.S. Census
As America’s decennial headcount gets under way, an MIT political scientist discusses the history of race and ethnicity in the U.S. Census.
Understanding anti-immigrant sentiment
In new research experiment, MIT political scientist shows Americans’ views on immigration may be less based on economic self-interest than is commonly believed.
Carl Kaysen, MIT professor emeritus and national security expert, dies at age 89
As an adviser under President Kennedy, he helped negotiate a key nuclear test ban treaty.
3 Questions: Henry Jacoby on Copenhagen
The co-director of MIT’s Global Change program discusses what to expect from the U.N. Climate Change Conference, and the effects of ‘Climategate’