The moral calculus of climate change
In a “mathy” philosophy class, students explore the risks, outcomes, and ethical implications of living in a warming world.
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Researchers devise new way to make light interact with matter
Reducing the wavelength of light could allow it to be absorbed or emitted by a semiconductor, study suggests.
An academic journey through solidarity and separatism
Doctoral student Elissa Berwick listens closely to the calls for independence rising from regions around the world.
Hacking virtual reality
Contributing to a culture of pioneers, MIT students explore the technical, philosophical, and artful dimensions of VR.
Work of the future and the future of work for women in political science
Ford Professor Kathleen Thelen addresses challenges of the “gig economy” and gender equity issues in her field.
The task of history
At community dialogue, MIT historians discuss the power of historical knowledge to make a better world.
For J-WEL, a year of transforming education
The Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab connects MIT and the world via collaboratives focused on pK-12, higher education, and workplace learning.
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William Rodríguez: Helping others broaden their horizons
MIT senior and Model UN leader William Rodríguez works to encourage the global exchange of ideas.
Eight from MIT receive 2018 Fulbright awards
Graduating students and alumni will conduct research abroad in 2018-19 academic year.
Ashley Smart named associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program
Smart, a senior editor at Physics Today, was a 2015-16 Knight Science Journalism Fellow.
Showcasing the results of students' real-world research
SuperUROP and Masterworks participants share the findings of their intensive hands-on projects.
CS+HASS SuperUROP debuts with nine research projects
In yearlong program, MIT students apply computer science to humanities, arts, and social science research.
Professor Emeritus Leon Trilling dies at 93
Aeronautical engineer and historian of technology was an esteemed humanistic thinker and advocate for equality.
