Reality check in the factory
MIT professor’s new book shows how labor laws actually get enforced, globally.
MIT researchers author U.S. chapter of UNESCO Science Report
Stacy Springs and Shannon Stewart identify trends related to U.S. research and development funding and policy.
Climate negotiation role-play in Paris feels like the real thing
"World Climate" simulation, developed by MIT and Climate Interactive, challenges perceptions about climate negotiations and countries’ development needs.
Putting the science in science policy
Faculty and students from the Program in Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate visited our nation’s capital to build relationships with policymakers on both sides of the aisle.
Mapping the history of U.S. state politics
Unique new study shows political orientation of all 50 U.S. states over time.
MIT’s J-PAL North America launches State and Local Innovation Initiative
New program out of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at MIT aims to help state and local governments find solutions to key public policy issues.
3Q: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf PhD '81 on the role of political science in solving global issues
Wolf will be on campus this month for events to honor the 50th anniversary of MIT's Department of Political Science.
Carlo Ratti appointed as advisor to European Commission
Urban planning professor will advise on smart cities.
Podcast: Exploring the mindset behind big ideas
Good ideas never exist in a vacuum. Here's how five MIT alumni are putting big ideas into real-world practice.
Setting the course for energy technology research
At MIT, Department of Energy’s Lynn Orr lays out priorities for developing advanced energy systems.
On the importance of academic international engagements: An interview with Fred Moavenzadeh
MIT professor and former president of the Masdar Institute reflects on a career spent fostering international research and teaching collaborations.
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker heralds innovation-based growth
Discussion with President Reif during MIT visit focuses on policy support for new growth.