From Babylon to Baudelaire and back
In exploring the role of clerics in the Shi’a world, political science PhD student Marsin Alshamary heeds the call of family history.
Primary factors
Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Devin Caughey weigh in on the 2016 U.S. presidential primaries.
3 Questions: David Autor on global trade and political polarization
Study finds relationship between U.S. job losses due to trade, and political polarization in Congress.
Examining accountability through the lens of local politics
PhD student Justin de Benedictis-Kessner helps explain political behavior at the federal level.
Mapping the history of U.S. state politics
Unique new study shows political orientation of all 50 U.S. states over time.
Facing the global refugee crisis
At MIT event, scholars and relief workers warn current problems could be “the tip of the iceberg.”
Inside climate politics
Study: Pattern of winners and losers explains U.S. policy on fuel subsidies.
3 Questions: Jennifer Light on new media and democracy
MIT historian of technology discusses new work examining “digital citizenship.”
MRIs for a more peaceful world
Neuroscientists and political scientists join together to advance peace and reconciliation.
Q&A: Deval Patrick on innovation and growth
Former Massachusetts governor discusses MIT, policymaking, and public investment in technology.
Communicating climate change: Focus on solutions
MIT discussion highlights causes for optimism and the importance of emphasizing positive steps.
Interdisciplinary medicine
Senior Yiping Xing’s view of health care draws upon research, public health, and policy.