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.
Building culture in digital media
Fox Harrell’s new book presents a ‘manifesto’ detailing how computing can create powerful new forms of expression and culture.
Broadcasting rights
MIT professor Heather Hendershot studies the conservative movement’s strategic use of television through the decades.
SHASS announces expanded Kelly Essay Prize for undergraduates
All forms of nonfiction prose now eligible for the $800 prize
The hidden history of Bengali Harlem
MIT professor’s new book details the overlooked waves of South Asian immigrants to the United States.
Junot Díaz wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and writing professor receives unrestricted $500,000 prize.
Q&A: Junot Díaz on his new book
The MIT professor and Pulitzer-winning writer talks about the people and ideas in his newest work, This Is How You Lose Her — and explains why women form a big part of his core audience.
Writing and Communication Center marks 30 years
Thousands of community members served in one-on-one consultations.
3 Questions with a Student Leader: Tech Editor-in-Chief Jessica J. Pourian
Head of MIT's student paper of record discusses journalistic integrity and future plans.
A migration that shaped a nation
In MIT talk, author Isabel Wilkerson discusses how the Great Migration changed American history.