National relations and service

3 Questions: Kosta Tsipis on nuclear proliferation

Surviving without growingJay Forrester, the father of system dynamics, talks about sustainability and organizational decision making

Robo-forklift keeps humans out of harm's wayCould allow military to handle supplies without risk to people

DUSP's Briggs joins Obama administration

Zuber urges Congress to fund science research and education

Lander named to Obama's science teamBroad director appointed as PCAST co-chairman

3 Questions: James Poterba on the recession

Ortiz named National Security Science and Engineering Fellow

3 Questions: Michael Cusumano on letting U.S. automakers fail

Economists offer up advice to ObamaSolow, Mankiw see promising future, short-term problems

Soros says crisis underscores need for regulation

Shultz urges cut in U.S. oil dependence at MIT eventMoving ahead on energy requires understanding and innovation

Debating the U.S. energy future at MITMcCain favors states' control, Obama calls for federal investment

Renewable energy regulations may miss the mark, says MIT graduate studentResearch shows different approach is needed

Examining cargo at the atomic levelImaging technology could help detect nuclear material inside cargo without opening the doors

On Capitol Hill, Deutch stresses all-out energy approachCalls for carbon tax, efficiency improvements, and new agencies

Hockfield urges Congress to unleash 'energy revolution'Says increased federal R&D funding key to progress

Hockfield to urge boost in U.S. energy research funding

Highlights for High School response 'overwhelming'Tens of thousands flock to MIT site since its launch

Report: Support early-career investigators, high-reward researchMIT's Horvitz helped draft AAAS recommendations

Blanchard appointed IMF chief economist