Supersize me
Political scientist Kathleen Thelen’s new book explains how America’s large retailers got very, very large.
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The human body, its movement, and music
Connected by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, Lecturer Mi-Eun Kim and Research Scientist Praneeth Namburi want to develop an understanding of musical expression and skill development.
New Alliance for Data, Evaluation and Policy Training will advance data-driven decision-making in public policy
ADEPT brings together universities, governments, and other members to empower the next generation of policymakers with the tools to innovate, test, and scale effective public policies and programs.
Collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to develop and scale sustainable energy systems
The MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance includes research, education, and career opportunities across the Institute.
MIT affiliates named 2024 AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes six current affiliates and 27 additional MIT alumni for their efforts to advance science and related fields.
Decoding a medieval mystery manuscript
Using tech tools and a human touch, Arthur Bahr sheds light on the original volume containing “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and “Pearl.”
Scene at MIT: Artfinity brings artistic celebration to campus
Events connected the MIT community through exhibitions, performances, interactive installations, and more.
Three economists with MIT ties win BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Professor Emeritus Olivier Blanchard PhD ’77, Jordi Galí PhD ’89, and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 are honored for work on macroeconomic analysis and policy.
When did human language emerge?
A new analysis suggests our language capacity existed at least 135,000 years ago, with language used widely perhaps 35,000 years after that.
A collaboration across continents to solve a plastics problem
MIT students travel to the Amazon, working with locals to address the plastics sustainability crisis.
2025 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
MIT professors Paloma Duong, Frank Schilbach, and Justin Steil are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2025
The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas.
Building trust in science through conversation and empathy
Conference at MIT brings together scientific experts and communicators to discuss the path toward a more informed, science-supportive public.
A leg up for STEM majors
MIT undergraduates broaden their perspectives and prospects through political science.
Why rationality can push people in different directions
Philosopher Kevin Dorst’s work examines how we apply rational thought to everyday life.