Topic
Voting and elections
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Analyzing the 2018 election: Insights from MIT scholars
SHASS faculty members offer research-based perspectives with commentaries, plus a Music for the Midterms playlist, and an election book list.
October 30, 2018 -
3Q: Alyce Johnson on upholding the rights of MIT’s transgender community
At MIT, “we are committed to looking after each other,” says interim Institute community and equity officer.
October 29, 2018 -
An assault on American intelligence
In MIT visit, former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden describes current difficulties faced by society and U.S. intelligence services.
October 3, 2018 -
Elections management in the U.S. is improving
An updated Elections Performance Index from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab evaluates the 2016 election.
August 15, 2018 -
Political Methodology Lab to dig deep into new kinds of data
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
February 15, 2018 -
Mens et Manus America examines election integrity
Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Eitan D. Hersh offer insights on data, technology, and election security in an era of rising concern.
October 30, 2017 -
Mens et Manus America examines the politics of misinformation
Adam Berinsky and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan present research on rumors and falsehoods in U.S. politics.
May 22, 2017 -
In MIT visit, sociologist Arlie Hochschild discusses U.S. political divisions
At Mens et Manus America event, Hochschild recommends three pillars of action for finding common ground among U.S. voters.
April 10, 2017 -
Bern notice
In MIT speech, Bernie Sanders contends future of U.S. politics “must be” progressive.
April 3, 2017 -
Mens et Manus America initiative launches with documentary event
Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.
March 3, 2017 -
MIT Election Data and Science Lab launches
Founded by political scientist Charles Stewart III, the Election Lab focuses on non-partisan research, data, and analysis to improve elections.
January 25, 2017 -
Pick an issue and dive in!
Veterans of civil rights movement urge students to join ongoing battle against injustice.
December 15, 2016 -
Evaluating voter experience
Wait times at polls in 2016 election improved in several key states, new survey results show.
December 8, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Election reflection
November 16, 2016 -
How healthy is the U.S. voting system?
Professor Charles Stewart III explains why the U.S. electoral system is strong and how MIT research is making the voting process even more seamless.
October 20, 2016 -
Electing to vote — or not
Assistant Professor Ariel White is looking to understanding how government, policies, and people affect voting behavior.
October 14, 2016 -
Analyzing the 2016 election: Insights from 12 MIT scholars
Experts from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences weigh in on topics from polling to rhetoric to individual campaign issues.
October 12, 2016 -
How data can help change the world
At IDSS celebration, speakers explore how data can be brought to bear on global challenges.
September 26, 2016 -
Q&A: How Twitter explains the 2016 election
“Electome” project charts the national conversation in unique detail.
September 26, 2016 -
Students' web app seeks to simplify, modernize voter registration
A solution for millennials by millennials, votemate takes the frustration out of registering to vote.
September 22, 2016