Neal Stephenson on science fiction, building towers 20km high ... and insurance
In a public interview with Technology Review's Jason Pontin, the best-selling author talked about the obstacles faced by real emerging technologies.
Next Make constructs peer-to-peer learning opportunities
Students in Next House-based group teach each other the ropes ... and soldering irons
A taxing issue
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
Slideshow: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff visits MIT
Brazil and MIT discuss possible future collaboration.
Reif, Grimson: MITx aims to enhance on-campus education
New online courses add value to MIT’s residential program, provost and chancellor tell students.
A fight for rights
In MIT talk, exiled Nobel Prize-winning activist Shirin Ebadi promises a continued ‘fight for full and complete equality’ for Iran’s women.
What lies ahead for science and science writing?
10th anniversary of MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing celebrates past, looks to future.
Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamak
Project is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.
Big innovations for uncertain times
Seventh annual MIT Energy Conference features bold new technologies in the face of an uncertain economy.
Jamshied Sharifi ‘83 recognizes the Arab Spring with commission for the MIT Wind Ensemble
Free advance tickets available for world premiere concert Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium.
Inequality offensive
At MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.
Record attendance for MIT’s Graduate Arts Soiree
Nearly 600 from across disciplines attend Friday night event.
If the people will lead …
At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.