http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/topic/humanities.html Humanities headlines from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology News Office. en-us http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/www/mitlogo-rss.jpg http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/topic/humanities.html 88 31 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/vegas-tt0520.html After more than a decade of research Natasha Schull is publishing her conclusions on how closely guarded, proprietary mathematical algorithms and immersive, interactive technology are used to keep people gambling until they, "play to extinction." Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/vegas-tt0520.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/climate-shock-0313.html A rising tide is said to lift all boats. Rising global temperatures, however, may lead to increased disparities between rich and poor countries, according to a recent MIT economic analysis of the impact of climate change on growth. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/climate-shock-0313.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/dalai-lama-0313.html A new center will promote the Dalai Lama's vision of a better world by sponsoring interdisciplinary programs and deliberations on ethics. The center will be formally launched by the Dalai Lama during a visit to MIT on April 30. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/dalai-lama-0313.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/oldjobs-0310.html Dramatic shifts in the U.S. labor market in the last 25 years are relegating older workers -- even those with a college education -- to lower-wage jobs, according to a research paper by MIT Economics Professor David Autor. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/oldjobs-0310.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/diversity-roundtable-0310.html Ways to enhance diversity were explored in the March 9 HERC 2009 Diversity Roundtable at MIT. Human resource professionals brainstormed goals for making work places welcoming to all races, ages, genders and work styles. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/diversity-roundtable-0310.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/election-economy-1016.html As part of a News Office series in the run-up to the Nov. 4 presidential election, MIT professors Andrea Louise Campbell and James Poterba answer questions about economic issues and the proposed tax policies of the two presidential candidates. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/election-economy-1016.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/election-polling-tt1008.html As part of a News Office series in the run-up to the Nov. 4 presidential election, Adam Berinsky, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, answers questions about the role of polling in U.S. elections. Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/election-polling-tt1008.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/misti25-1006.html The Institute celebrated 25 years of international engagement through its pioneering MISTI program at an Oct. 2 dinner. MISTI prepares MIT students to participate in the global economy by connecting them to hands-on opportunities across the globe. Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/misti25-1006.html