Student leaders and PKG Center team up to encourage civic engagement this November
Bolstered by campus partnerships and TurboVote, the student-led group MITvote is working to increase voter turnout.
J-PAL North America launches research initiative to focus on Covid-19 recovery
The Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Initiative aims to catalyze evidence-based policy solutions to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Economist Antoine Levy is all over the map
The PhD student is fascinated by local variations in economic activity, and how they drive national policies.
MIT researchers and Wyoming representatives explore energy and climate solutions
Members of Wyoming’s government and public university met with MIT researchers to discuss climate-friendly economic growth.
Masks mandates have major impact, study finds
Analysis shows requiring masks for public-facing U.S. business employees on April 1 would have saved tens of thousands of lives.
3 Questions: Jonathan King on the future of nuclear weapons testing
Professor of biology discusses a scientist’s responsibility to speak out about important issues that affect our nation and the world.
Commentary: America must invest in its ability to innovate
Presidents of MIT and Indiana University urge America’s leaders to support bipartisan innovation bill.
3 Questions: Heather Hendershot on coverage of the pandemic
MIT media expert discusses the stark differences across U.S. media sources.
Op-ed: International scholars are vital to American innovation and competitiveness
Writing in The New York Times, President Reif says recently rescinded ICE policy reflected “a stark misreading of our national interest.”
Universities support MIT and Harvard in legal action against ICE visa policy
Multiple institutions have joined effort to block policy that would bar thousands of foreign students.
When culture clashes with Covid-19
MIT panelists examine the roles of social norms in countries’ differing responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
Near real-time, peer-reviewed hypothesis verification informs FEMA on Covid-19 supply chain risks
The MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab implements a rapid assessment process to inform policy.
State-level R&D tax credits spur growth of new businesses
Study also finds tax breaks for general business investment have slightly negative effect on innovation.
Robert Art retires as director of the Seminar XXI Program
Seminar XXI links policymaking and academia by bringing together military and civilian executives with scholars from MIT and beyond.