Sharing climate research and strategies in Paris
MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute’s global perspectives and partnerships.
3 Questions: David Singer on China and the renminbi
MIT political scientist looks beyond the headlines about China’s new currency status.
MIT Global Studies and Languages announces new Cantonese class
Pilot program will teach beginning-level Cantonese during the 2016 Independent Activities Period.
Will the Paris climate summit lead to a cooler planet?
Leading climate economists discuss prospects for a global agreement.
MIT announces “Innovation Node” in Hong Kong
Collaborative space will give students and faculty access to unique resources to accelerate innovation.
DUSP, CRE, and STL Lab award $1.5 million in first round of faculty research funding
Thirteen grants awarded to MIT faculty and researchers from four different schools.
New insights into carbon emissions in China
New research takes a look at whether policies can curtail the growth of harmful greenhouse gases.
3 Questions: Amanda Giang on controlling mercury pollution in India and China
MIT graduate student studies how a new U.N. treaty could affect mercury emissions from coal power plants in Asia.
Emotionally inspired engineering
Fueled by her roots in China, senior Emma Nelson tackles environmental issues with engineering.
Interdisciplinary medicine
Senior Yiping Xing’s view of health care draws upon research, public health, and policy.
$118M gift from MIT alumnus will advance socially responsible and sustainable real estate development
Samuel Tak Lee MIT Real Estate Entrepreneurship Lab to include focus on China.
Inventing China’s future
MIT-CHIEF emphasizes U.S.-China collaboration in tackling major issues through entrepreneurship.
Calculating China’s carbon emissions from trade
Tsinghua, MIT researchers find China’s plan to restructure the economy will have limited impact on global carbon emissions associated with the production and trade of goods.
Experts quantify impacts of policies to curb transportation emissions in China
Researchers consult policymakers on choice of policies to study