Democracy in distress?
Experts analyze a global trend: democratic governments that collapse from within while maintaining a veneer of legitimacy.
Activist and scholar Angela Davis addresses racism in MIT webcast
Davis, in conversation with Senior Associate Dean Blanche Staton, fields questions from the MIT community about the current moment of racial reckoning.
Universities should lead the way on climate action, MIT panelists say
An online symposium explores roles for research universities and outlines the Institute’s efforts to be a testbed for research and policy innovations.
AI Cures: data-driven clinical solutions for Covid-19
MIT conference illustrates technologies developed in response to the pandemic and new opportunities for AI solutions for clinical management.
Solve Challenge Finals go virtual for 2020
Fourth annual social impact pitch event gathered global Solve community to connect, collaborate, and meet the 2020 Solver Class.
Industry and scientific leaders examine Covid-19-era inequities, emphasize rapid testing
At MIT Forefront, panelists discuss health care and work during a pandemic — and the role for business where government falls short.
Demo Day shows MIT entrepreneurs’ resilience
Amid new challenges, this year’s delta v program taught participants the same essential lessons about entrepreneurship.
2020 Beaver Works Summer Institute goes virtual
Students from across the nation collaborate online during a four-week, hands-on STEM experience.
A fall semester welcome to undergraduates
“We will find great meaning and satisfaction in having endured this historic test together,” President Reif told new and returning students.
Building empathy and sharing wisdom on MIT’s Day of Dialogue
With more than 1,000 participants, daylong event encourages anti-racism conversations in the MIT community.
3 Questions: La-Tarri Canty and Jason McKnight on dismantling racism
Co-chairs of MIT’s Day of Dialogue committee share their hopes for the Aug. 5 event.
Blueprint for fall 2020 at MIT
Town Hall for undergraduate students and families outlines plans for the academic year — and the rationale behind key decisions.
J-PAL webinar series on program evaluation draws global audience
Five-day offering provided nearly 2,000 participants with an introduction to the design and use of randomized evaluations to test the effectiveness social programs.
Remote panel of “oldest old” finds virtual life amid pandemic
Moving online, AgeLab research and outreach program for individuals 85 and older reveals surprising outcomes and extends MIT’s reach.
What is the Covid-19 data tsunami telling policymakers?
A global team of researchers searches for insights during a weeklong virtual “datathon.”