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.
Face value
Study shows that low-information voters are most likely to be swayed by candidates’ appearances.
A champion of Creole
Linguist Michel DeGraff is on a quest to give Haitian Creole its due as a respected language — and to help Haitian schoolchildren learn in their native tongue.
Of minds and machines
Final installment of MIT’s 150th anniversary symposia explores intelligence — both human and artificial.
Looking beyond English
MIT professor uses linguistics in an ESL classroom to teach scientific principles, empower a new generation of critical thinkers.