Policy
How to get the message across on climate change
October 27, 2011
As the science of climate change gets clearer, the public gets more confused. Are there ways to fix that?
Also labeled: Climate change, Environment, Faculty, Media, Public opinion, Science writing, Engineering Systems, Management
What can make a dent?
October 24, 2011
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Workplace woes
October 18, 2011
The employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.
Also labeled: Business and management, Economic recession, Economics, Government, Jobs, President Obama, Unemployment
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
October 13, 2011
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
PhD candidate Greg Distelhorst explores accountability in China
October 11, 2011
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, China, Graduate, postdoctoral, Global, Political science, Research, Students
Introducing the China Energy and Climate Project
October 5, 2011
In collaboration with Tsinghua University, MIT launches a new research project to analyze the impact of China’s existing and proposed energy and climate policies.
Jacks appointed to cancer advisory board
October 3, 2011
Building innovation in India
September 27, 2011
MIT-India conference explores nation’s challenges, opportunities
Also labeled: Collaboration, Economics, Finance, Government transparency, Health care, India, Global, Special events and guest speakers, Students
Democracy inaction
September 26, 2011
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
Also labeled: Activism, Global, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political science, Special events and guest speakers
The MIT-India connection
September 20, 2011
The first MIT-India Conference will explore the role of technology in building India’s economy.
Tan SM ’64 elected president of Singapore
September 13, 2011
Putting the 'science' in political science
September 12, 2011
Meet new Assistant Professor Teppei Yamamoto
Wisdom of crowds
August 24, 2011
In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.
Also labeled: Developing countries, Economics, Government, International development, Social sciences
MIT paper wins award at International Conference on Engineering Design
August 22, 2011
Alumnus Michael Pasqual and professor Olivier de Weck win ‘Reviewers’ Favorite’ award
On thin ice
August 10, 2011
The most recent global climate report fails to capture the reality of the changing Arctic seascape, according to MIT researchers.
President Hockfield stresses innovation in speech to U.S. governors
July 15, 2011
‘Lasting economic growth emerges from the most advanced science, mathematics and technology,’ she says.
Medicaid’s impact, finally measured
July 7, 2011
Unique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.
A national push for energy innovation
June 15, 2011
At MIT, former Michigan governor touts new bipartisan initiatives to make the U.S. the world’s clean-energy champ.
The impact of climate policy on U.S. aviation
June 8, 2011
Researchers find that a federal climate policy would lower total U.S. emissions, but without large reductions in the aviation sector.
Resolved: U.S. Senate congratulates MIT
May 24, 2011
Senate resolution cites 'the commitment of MIT to innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit.'
Also labeled: Government, MIT150
The visible hand
April 28, 2011
In MIT talk, Eliot Spitzer defends role of government in regulating markets, claims economy still ‘on the precipice’ of deep problems.
Report: Storage for spent nuclear fuel more crucial than ever
April 26, 2011
Japanese nuclear crisis adds to the urgency of dealing with radioactive used fuel, and may raise cost of new plants, MIT study says
Moving climate change regulation forward
April 25, 2011
U.S. chief climate negotiator, MIT panel examine the science and policy of global warming.
Science and policy can catalyze each other, EPA head says
April 22, 2011
In MIT visit, Lisa Jackson discusses how technology can affect government regulations.
Study: U.S. drought risk to increase with climate change
April 19, 2011
While impacts will vary by region, projections indicate that drought frequency will increase throughout most of the contiguous United States.
Q&A with David Miliband on the war in Afghanistan
April 13, 2011
Former U.K. foreign secretary visiting MIT this week as a Wilhelm Fellow
3 Questions: Jeffrey Hoffman on the Space Shuttle at 30
April 12, 2011
Anniversary of the first shuttle flight comes just as it nears retirement, but the vehicle has changed space travel dramatically.
CANES symposium on 'Nuclear Energy in 2050'
April 5, 2011
Considering nuclear power research and development in the upcoming decades.
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