Timing devices
Anna Mikusheva refines the tools of time-series econometrics to develop better forecasting.
MIT chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducts 80 new members
Seniors combine the very best of humanities and science scholarship.
Study: Firms “underinvest” in long-term cancer research
Tweaks to the R&D pipeline could create new drugs and greater social benefit.
The U.S.-Iran nuclear deal: MIT’s experts size it up
Faculty and specialists weigh in on potential pact and global implications.
Understanding economic behavior through hygiene
PhD student Reshmaan Hussam’s study of Bangladeshis’ economic behavior leads to research on hand-washing.
3 Questions: Michel DeGraff on Haiti’s new policy for teaching in Kreyòl
MIT scholar, and advocate of native-language instruction, backs linguistic change.
3 Questions: Jennifer Light on new media and democracy
MIT historian of technology discusses new work examining “digital citizenship.”
Chisholm, Rivest, and Thompson appointed as new Institute Professors
Biologist, computer scientist, and musician awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor.
Medical anthropology
Erica Caple James investigates how behavior, culture, and structural inequalities impact health.
MISTI welcomes new faculty directors
Patrick Jaillet is named faculty director of MIT-France; Paulo Lozano is named faculty director of MIT-Mexico.
Philosophy in an inclusive key
MIT graduate students organize summer institute to increase diversity in philosophy field.
Grant to MIT's Poverty Action Lab increases focus on working with governments
Support from Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives seeks to improve policymaking in the fight against poverty.
Serenella Sferza honored with SHASS Infinite Mile Award
MIT-Italy Program co-director and MISTI Global Teaching Labs founder receives Great Ideas award from SHASS Dean Deborah Fitzgerald.
Five MIT students win MISTI Excellence Awards
Flagship international education program salutes emerging global citizens.