Taking a new look at ancient books
Classicist Stephanie Frampton traverses disciplines to study how the content and form of writing interacted in the ancient world.
3 Questions: Kang Zhou on the lessons of Chinese calligraphy
When we appreciate calligraphy works in class, we also analyze the life experiences and stories of each calligrapher’s unique style.
Isabelle de Courtivron Writing Prize announces winners for 2019
Five undergrads writing on immigrant, diaspora, bicultural, bilingual, and/or mixed-race experiences.
Q&A: M. Amah Edoh on the Isabelle de Courtivron Writing Prize
The award honors writing related to immigrant, diaspora, bicultural, bilingual, and/or mixed-race experiences.
Peering under the hood of fake-news detectors
Study uncovers language patterns that AI models link to factual and false articles; underscores need for further testing.
Detecting fake news at its source
Machine learning system aims to determine if an information outlet is accurate or biased.
Book explores milestones of astronomical discovery
In “Dispatches from Planet 3,” Marcia Bartusiak illuminates overlooked breakthroughs and the people who made them.
“American Panda,” set on MIT campus, explores cultural stereotypes
New novel set by dentist-turned-writer Gloria Chao ’08 reveals the protagonist's struggles between Taiwanese and American cultural values.
Out of the lab and onto the page
Blog writing workshop for graduate students offers practical tips, helping them create a window into real life at MIT.
A scientific approach to writing fiction
Megan Miranda '02 graduated from MIT intent on pursuing a career in biotechnology. Instead, she became a New York Times best-selling author.
Author Édouard Louis examines contexts for violence
The acclaimed writer, whose work has become a cause célèbre in France and beyond, speaks as part of the MIT Global France Seminar series.
Student perspectives on grad life at MIT
A new blog written entirely by MIT graduate students offers a window into a deeply diverse community.
Thomas Levenson receives the 2016 Levitan Prize in the Humanities
Award will support research on the South Sea Bubble crisis as an example of connections between scientific developments and their larger social consequences.
Celebrating the "Pleasures of Poetry" at MIT
Now in its 20th season, a popular poetry series provides the MIT community with new voices and verbal harmonies — and a window into MIT's varied poetry offerings.
Sharing best practices for getting published in science
Panel at MIT brings together editors, students, and faculty to discuss diverse aspects of publishing research.