“U.S. competitiveness depends less on defensive measures than on what we do to strengthen our own capacities,” says MIT’s vice president for research.
PhD student Ying Gao's research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged and capable of effecting change.
New professors join Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Literature, Philosophy, and Political Science.
New research by political science PhD candidate Meicen Sun illuminates the broad economic and political impacts of internet restrictions.
Political science PhD student Emilia Simison has found that despotic regimes vary, and the move to democracy doesn’t necessarily guarantee policy change.
A panel of foreign-policy experts surveys the uncertainties facing the country as it returns to Taliban rule.
Obiageli Nwodoh ’21 repurposed her STEM skills to pave a pre-law path at MIT and pursue social justice.
Advancing the study and practice of thinking responsibly in computing education, research, and implementation.
People rarely vote after being incarcerated. Associate Professor Ariel White wonders what can be done about it.
The award, supporting women pursuing doctorates in security studies, will help the PhD candidate investigate the dynamics of women’s participation in conflict.
MIT-Jordan Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Seed Fund winners announced.
MIT researchers use cell tower data to show that movement during Covid-19-related lockdowns declined the most in wealthier areas with more people.
Civil servants from Sierra Leone present ideas developed at a boot camp organized by MIT Governance Lab and Sierra Leone’s Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Dean of SHASS will move to senior academic post overseeing student life at the Institute.
Honors outstanding success in teaching undergraduate and graduate students.