Government
Andrea Campbell: Public opinion and policy viewed through an historical lens
May 14, 2012
Professor studies taxation, Social Security, health insurance and more.
Also labeled: Economics, Health care, Policy, Political science, Politics, Research, Voting and elections
Dresselhaus receives Fermi Award
May 11, 2012
Honored by Obama, Chu at ceremony in Washington.
Science Policy Initiative calls on Congress to support investments in R&D
May 4, 2012
Students traveled to Washington to urge continued funding.
MIT seeks government backing to build new Lincoln Lab facility
April 25, 2012
The Institute would arrange for a loan that would be repaid through the Lincoln Lab’s government contract.
A taxing issue
April 11, 2012
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
3 Questions: Simon Johnson on the national debt
April 7, 2012
In new book, MIT economist surveys history of debt battles and offers a prescription for fiscal recovery.
MIT graduate students head to Capitol Hill to deliver research-funding petition
March 26, 2012
More than 10,000 signed petition in support of science and engineering work.
Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamak
March 20, 2012
Project is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.
Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-Mod
March 14, 2012
Learn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source






