3 Questions: Christopher Capozzola on the history of chemical-weapons bans
MIT historian discusses the longstanding ‘taboo’ against chemical weapons, and international attempts to eliminate them.
Big game hunter
MIT sociologist T.L. Taylor studies the subcultures of online gaming and the nascent world of online e-sports.
Rethinking investment risk
Does financial innovation inherently lead to greater risk in markets? An MIT economist takes a new look at the problem and says it does.
Empowering women in Afghanistan
By placing some women in local leadership positions, an innovative development aid program integrates women into civic life, and may have economic benefits.
How anti-poverty programs go viral
Study: Getting the well-connected to spread the word helps more people learn about microfinance programs in rural India.
The long history of ‘Eurasian’ identity
MIT historian’s new book studies cross-cultural Asian-American families since the 19th century.
Innovative study estimates extent to which air pollution in China shortens human lives
New quasi-experimental research finds major impact of coal emissions on health.
Re-thinking ethnic favoritism in politics
Study shows ethnic-based distribution of goods in African politics is not continuous, but instead intermittent and limited in scope.
That ’70s show
In a new book, journalist and MIT fellow Christian Caryl recounts the epoch-shaping political, religious and economic upheavals launched in the year 1979.
Striking a balance on taxes
Research by PhD student Stefanie Stantcheva touches on taxation, student loans and education incentives.
Melissa Nobles: Taking full account of the past
MIT political science professor examines ways societies confront histories of racial and ethnic injustice
Anthropologist Graham Jones receives the 2013 Edgerton Award
For exceptional distinction in teaching and research
MIT and Haiti sign agreement to promote Kreyòl-language STEM education
Initiative designed to help Haitians gain technical education.