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R. Scott Kemp brings new perspectives on nuclear technology and society

New law on sharps disposal goes in effect July 1On July 1, a Massachusetts law goes into effect banning the disposal of medical sharps in household waste. Home sharps containers are available for purchase from the MIT Pharmacy.

Survey: Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warmingU.S. cities trail when it comes to preparing for climate change.

MIT, Intel unveil new initiatives addressing ‘big data’An Intel research center based at MIT will be the cornerstone of a new research project dubbed ‘bigdata@CSAIL.’

Andrea Campbell: Public opinion and policy viewed through an historical lensProfessor studies taxation, Social Security, health insurance and more.

Dresselhaus receives Fermi AwardHonored by Obama, Chu at ceremony in Washington.

Boston City Council declares May 9 as ‘MIT Men’s Basketball Day’

Science Policy Initiative calls on Congress to support investments in R&DStudents traveled to Washington to urge continued funding.

MIT seeks government backing to build new Lincoln Lab facilityThe Institute would arrange for a loan that would be repaid through the Lincoln Lab’s government contract.

A taxing issueIn 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 debtIn new book, MIT economist surveys history of debt battles and offers a prescription for fiscal recovery.

Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamakProject is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.

Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-ModLearn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source

The scoop on Coeus: It’s not just for grants.gov proposalsCoeus is equally useful for preparing and routing other grant proposals, whether they are going to industry, foundations or federal agencies.

If the people will lead …At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.

MIT students tackle efficiency barriers at the Better Buildings Case Competition

Political science PhD candidate Christopher Clary helping to shape U.S. defense policy

Jens Hainmueller: A 'numbers' guy takes on pressing public policy issuesPolitical science associate professor ties together qualitative and quantitative ways of thinking about politics and society.

Ashley Finan: Developing better policy for energy innovation

Nuclear security takes its place in NSE’s curriculum

Bridging the divideNew study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.

Two congressmen visit the Plasma Science and Fusion Center

With changes, the grid can take itMIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.

Chu: New materials could be transformativeCiting historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.

IPC Forum on Energy InnovationNew ways of developing clean, reliable, affordable U.S. energy supplies

Major global increase in energy use, emissions predicted at MITEI colloquium

MIT Science Policy Initiative petition urges Congress to fund researchStudent group’s ‘Stand with Science’ effort targets policymakers, graduate students

Lucas Papademos ’70, SM ’72, PhD ’78 named prime minister of Greece

Summers: To end slump, United States must spendIn MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.