Humanities
Said and Done for June/July 2012
July 16, 2012
Digest of MIT humanities, arts and social sciences
Taking credit
May 10, 2012
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
3 Questions: Hanna Rose Shell on the hidden history of camouflage
May 10, 2012
Historian of technology’s new book traces the surprisingly recent invention of a standard military practice.
Also labeled: 3 Questions, Books and authors, History, Technology and society, War, Camouflage, Video games
Freshman Jimenez-Galindo and junior Trac win de Courtivron Prizes
April 17, 2012
Prize honors cross-cultural fluency
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Diversity, Language, Students, Undergraduate, Global
MIT's Communication Forum conducts a conversation for scholars — and citizens
April 2, 2012
Has explored media and change for more than 30 years
Current SHASS MacVicar Faculty Fellows reflect on teaching at MIT
March 14, 2012
New fellows to be named Friday; current SHASS fellows discuss the significance — and the sheer fun — of teaching the Institute's students
Q&A with Rosalind Williams on history in the age of human empire
February 27, 2012
New book examines the critical juncture when human endeavors began to dominate the planet.
Cuthbert receives $500,000 Digging into Data grant
February 10, 2012
Will support innovative musicology research
Said and Done for January 2012
January 26, 2012
The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest.
Profile: David Thorburn
January 12, 2012
Professor of literature and director of the MIT Communications Forum on the past and future of communications.
How we (should) decide
November 22, 2011
Philosopher aims to develop theories of practical rationality that may just help us make real-world decisions.
Educating young women, rebuilding Cambodia
November 7, 2011
Alan Lightman discusses his social entrepreneurial work in building the first college dormitories for women in Cambodia.
Joseph Aoun PhD ’82, president of Northeastern University, receives Muh Alumni Award
October 24, 2011
Biennial award honors MIT alumni achievements in humanities, arts and social sciences.
Fall Communications Forum explores local news, surveillance, cities and entertainment
October 14, 2011
Also labeled: Arts, Journalism, Literature, languages and writing, Media, Research, Special events and guest speakers, Technology
Said and Done for September 2011
September 15, 2011
The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Anthropology, Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Economics, Environment, Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Manufacturing, Oceanography and ocean engineering, Political science, Research, Science writing, Social sciences
Said and Done
August 17, 2011
Humanities, arts and social sciences digest for July/August 2011.
Polishing its reputation for experimental lit, MIT to host the Electronic Literature Organization
August 10, 2011
Award-winning game explores puzzling dreams
August 4, 2011
MIT game wins Kongregate award, to receive 1 million free ad impressions
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty, Game Lab, Research, Singapore-MIT, Students, Video games, Arts, Digital
Said and Done
July 4, 2011
Humanities, arts and social sciences digest for June 2011
For all to see: MIT anthropologist debuts exhibit at Panama’s premier museum
May 26, 2011
Photos of celebration rituals among Panama’s Kuna people fascinate audiences — including the Kuna themselves.
On an Irish Island, technology takes its time
May 23, 2011
Robert Kanigel explores how modernity has influenced our pace of life.
Robert Rathbone, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 95
May 19, 2011
Writer and editor helped shape Institute’s humanities program, taught skills for communicating science and technology.
Rambeloarison and Wang win inaugural Isabelle de Courtivron Prizes
May 19, 2011
New MIT prize honors cross-cultural fluency — an ability key to leadership and success in today's global world.
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Diversity, Education, teaching, academics, Global, Leadership, Students
Of minds and machines
May 9, 2011
Final installment of MIT’s 150th anniversary symposia explores intelligence — both human and artificial.
Said and Done
April 21, 2011
Humanities, arts and social sciences digest for April 2011
Said and Done
March 7, 2011
Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for March 2011
Announcing the Palitz Fellowship
February 22, 2011
A new undergraduate travel fellowship for the study of Dutch art and culture in The Hague, Netherlands.
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