Q&A: Latifah Hamzah ’12 on creating sustainable solutions in Malaysia and beyond
Alum seeks reliable and environmentally sensitive water and sanitation solutions for the developing world.
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Nilma Dominique aims to build community and nourish the soul
Dominique was one of four honorees recently awarded an MLK Jr. Leadership Award.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on accelerating reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions
Faculty leaders describe their efforts to develop potentially game-changing tools.
MIT Morningside Academy for Design created as a new hub for cross-disciplinary education, research, and innovation
Supported by a $100 million founding gift, the academy will deepen the integration of design across the Institute and beyond.
Transforming the travel experience for the Hong Kong airport
Students propose solutions to re-imagine the customer experience for Hong Kong’s airport city development.
Understanding the war in Ukraine
At a recent seminar, MIT faculty analyzed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on building equity and fairness into climate solutions
Faculty leaders discuss the opportunities and obstacles in developing, scaling, and implementing their work rapidly.
Leveraging schools for political influence
Doctoral student Blair Read links rise of private education in India to local political competition, signaling potential erosion of public services.
3 Questions: Fotini Christia on racial equity and data science
A new MIT-wide effort launched by the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society uses social science and computation to address systemic racism.
Q&A: Elizabeth Wood on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
MIT historian analyzes the uncertain dynamics of a global crisis.
A new resource for teaching responsible technology development
The Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing publishes a collection of original pedagogical materials developed for instructional use on MIT OpenCourseWare.
Fostering an enriching and compassionate research environment
Committed to Caring honoree Athulya Aravind helps her graduate students navigate research and academia.
Four from MIT named Meta Fellows for 2022
The honorees include four MIT graduate students in electrical engineering and computer science, economics, and media arts and sciences.
3 Questions: Composer Elena Ruehr on turning emotion into sound
Ruehr's new work, "Requiem," honors both personal and global losses.
How sectoral employment training can advance economic mobility for workers who face barriers to employment
J-PAL North America publication highlights the promise of sectoral employment programs in combating US wage inequality.