From blank verse to blockchain
Ryan Robinson '17 launched his startup with skills from both the humanities and engineering.
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Eight from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2018
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.
Breaking up with political brokers, citizens may find electoral independence
Doctoral student Tesalia Rizzo tests methods for thwarting middlemen who pose a substantial barrier to democratic representation in Mexico and other nations.
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Jasmin Joseph: “I love the idea of making an impact on global health”
MIT senior and varsity softball co-captain brings positivity and determination to life-saving biology research.
Opportunities to study abroad during IAP continue to grow
Global Classroom Fund assists faculty innovation and provides unique global experiences for students.
Rona Wang, Selam Gano win 2018 De Courtivron Writing Prizes
Prizes recognize student writing on topics related to immigrant, diaspora, bicultural, bilingual, and/or multi-racial experiences.
Featured video: Celebrating the arts at MIT
A mercurial snapshot of the myriad ways in which MIT community members can express themselves through the arts
Institute Professor Emeritus Morris Halle, innovative and influential linguist, dies at 94
Scholar conducted groundbreaking research, helped found MIT’s linguistics program, and inspired generations of students.
Fueling collaborations between MIT faculty and researchers across the globe
MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives grant program awards more than $15 million in 10 years.
A magician’s imperial mission
MIT scholar’s book illuminates how magic became a tool for Western “reason” — and helped form the field of anthropology.
Former Math Olympiad medalist embraces social entrepreneurship
MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.
How often do medical problems lead to bankruptcy?
Poor health is a less common cause of bankruptcy than commonly thought, but it brings other economic woes, study finds.
Conference advances use of data and evaluation in policymaking
Government leaders, social service providers, and leading scholars gathered for the second conference of J-PAL North America’s State and Local Innovation Initiative.
MIT Intelligence Quest kicks off
A star-studded lineup helps the Institute celebrate the launch of a new initiative on human and machine intelligence.
Outstanding MIT students of French explore "Paris et la rue"
In the January Scholars in France program, students discover behind-the-scenes Paris and the city's storied streets.