Astronaut Michael Fincke ’89 offers students out-of-this-world advice
In a virtual event, Fincke discussed his time studying at MIT, learning the Russian language, and flying on both Russian and American spacecraft.
Donald Blackmer, professor emeritus of political science and longtime leader at MIT, dies at 91
Esteemed scholar and extraordinary steward of institutions and people was known to light up the academic landscape.
Decarbonize and diversify
How energy-intensive economies can survive and thrive as the globe ramps up climate action.
MIT Skoltech collaboration enters its third phase
Faculty and students at both universities will continue to pursue common research interests, collaborating to solve cutting-edge problems in science and engineering.
!["In my view," says MIT Professor Elizabeth Wood, "the core motivation behind [election] interference is Russia's two-fold belief a) that the most important goal of the Russian state is world power status and b) that such status cannot be achieved without recourse to espionage and manipulation."](/sites/default/files/styles/term_page__news_article/public/images/201910/MIT-SHASS-elizabeth-wood.jpg?itok=eHrV6DI4)
3 Questions: Historian Elizabeth Wood on election interference
How do we understand Russia’s multi-layered interference in the 2016 elections? A Russia expert and professor of history analyzes Russia’s motives.
After the Cold War, an uncertain peace
In MIT talk, Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, explores tensions between the two countries.
3Q: Barry Posen on the NATO Summit and state of the alliance
National security expert discusses US defense spending and considers whether the NATO alliance should remain a US priority.
MIT Skoltech Program calls for seed fund proposals
Funding is available to MIT principal investigators for innovative projects that benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.
MIT Skoltech Program issues call for seed fund proposals
Funding available to MIT principal investigators for innovative projects that could benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.
MIT Skoltech Seed Fund issues call for proposals
Funding available to MIT faculty and researchers for projects that could benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.
Analyzing the 2016 election: Insights from 12 MIT scholars
Experts from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences weigh in on topics from polling to rhetoric to individual campaign issues.
3Q: Bruce Tidor on the MIT Skoltech partnership
Collaboration has created a pioneering new graduate university in Russia, says project director.
Crawley announces intention to step down as president of Skoltech
AeroAstro professor to return to MIT next year after five years as Russian institution’s first leader.
Fostering U.S.-Russia energy innovation
Skoltech Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage brings together researchers from MIT and two Russian institutes to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells.