Rethinking the fall of Rome’s republic
Historian’s innovative hypothesis paints new picture of ancient Italy and aims to explain how the Roman Republic fell.
Samuels receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Japanese government honors political scientist for significant contributions to scholarship and promoting friendly relations.
Joseph Aoun PhD ’82, president of Northeastern University, receives Muh Alumni Award
Biennial award honors MIT alumni achievements in humanities, arts and social sciences.
In Profile: Suzanne Berger
A onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.
In the World: Murmurs of Mayan
MIT undergraduate travels to Mexico in hopes of documenting and preserving ancient linguistic phenomena — and the culture behind them.
What it takes to make every vote count
MIT hosts Voting Technology Project conference to reinvigorate public discussion on election integrity.
In Profile: Daniel Posner
MIT political scientist looks at the surprising ways ethnicity and politics mesh in southern Africa.
Pulling back the curtain
MIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.
Cracking the code
MIT sociologist’s book takes an insider look at investment banking and the high-risk trades that can spin out of control.
Ugandan journalist joins the Center for International Studies
Human rights journalist Jackee Batanda receives Neuffer fellowship, will study at MIT for the next academic year.
Wisdom of crowds
In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.
In Profile: Kenneth Oye
A political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.