Biden taps Eric Lander and Maria Zuber for senior science posts
Lander to take a leave of absence to assume Cabinet-level post; Zuber to co-chair presidential advisory council.
Why we shouldn’t fear the future of work
MIT task force wraps up with a final conference, sounds note of optimism that new ideas, better policies can help sustain good careers.
Massive, swift federal investment needed to address climate change, panelists say
Policymakers are hopeful that a Biden administration will encourage congressional action.
Taking the pulse of local politics
Asya Magazinnik finds disparate implementation of national policies in jurisdictions across the United States.
Bhavik Nagda: Delving into the deployment of new technologies
“We need more technologists in the room while policies are formulated,” says the MIT senior.
STEM Week event encourages students to see themselves in science and technology careers
MIT hosts kickoff event of Massachusetts STEM Week — a statewide virtual celebration of K-12 education.
J-PAL North America announces partners through inaugural Housing Stability Evaluation Incubator
Incubator aims to identify the most effective strategies at reducing homelessness and promoting housing stability.
3 Questions: Sanjay Sarma and Bill Bonvillian on new technologies in workforce education
New research examines the application of online learning to workforce education.
Every vote counts for this math student
Graduate student Ashwin Narayan takes off the fall semester to work on an election information database.
Democracy in distress?
Experts analyze a global trend: democratic governments that collapse from within while maintaining a veneer of legitimacy.
3Q: Evaluating skills, education, and workforce training in the US
Professors Kathleen Thelen and Paul Osterman explore the highly fragmented US workforce training system and comparable programs in Europe.
Podcast series from J-PAL North America shares stories behind the impact of summer jobs in the US
Series paints a holistic picture of summer youth employment programs and how research helps strengthen them.
3 Questions: Adam Berinsky on how to assess election polls
MIT political scientist explains the responsibilities leaders have for shaping and sharing factual, truthful information in the nation's political discourse.
Lincoln Laboratory receives 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for small business partnerships
The award was given for the laboratory’s work with small businesses and commitment to help keep the small-business community thriving.
Get Out the Vote Fest attracts 1,000 viewers ahead of November election
MIT student groups come together to host “voter mobilization festival” featuring Institute leaders, famed artists, and elected officials.