How to make factory conditions better
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
China and Japan remain miles apart on uninhabited isles
At MIT event, diplomats and scholars reinforce high stakes, lack of progress on Asian territorial dispute.
Sizing up Japan, after the disaster
MIT political scientist examines Japanese stasis after nuclear meltdown at Fukushima.
Policy matters in the Middle East
PhD student Brian Haggerty's work becomes part of foreign policy debate on Syria
Nate Silver presents forecasting work as antidote to ‘terrible’ political pundits
In MIT talk, celebrated election forecaster offers critique of media, advice to students and hints about his future projects.
MIT report identifies keys to new American innovation
From ‘Main Street’ firms to multinationals, improvements possible in funding of research, collaboration among manufacturers.
When opportunity meets preparation
Political science PhD student Laura Chirot examines industrial policy in late developing countries.
3 Questions: Charles Stewart ranks the voting systems in the 50 states
A new Pew Center project, spurred by MIT research, studies how well states run their elections.
Why some immigrants get citizenship
Study: Country of origin a 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, regardless of qualifications.
Three awards for MIT research in anthropology, economics and political science
Mikusheva receives Elaine Bennett Research Prize; Petersen wins Distinguished Book Award; Helmreich wins Rachel Carson Prize.
How civil wars evolve
MIT political scientist’s book shows how even the bloodiest conflicts feature pragmatic alliances — not just ancient sectarian divisions.
Explained: Margin of error
When you hear poll results reported with a certain margin of error, that’s only part of the story.