Policy

3 Questions: World energy outlookFatih Birol, chief economist at the International Energy Agency, talks about the future of fossil fuels and the prospects for curbing greenhouse-gas emissions.

Vehicle efficiency standards vs. a carbon tax: the costs and politicsMIT researchers show merits of a carbon tax.

New method could help communities plan for climate riskMIT researchers develop tool to assess regional risks of climate change, potential impacts on local infrastructure and planning.

Clearing the airAtmospheric chemist Susan Solomon finds hope in past environmental challenges.

How Jonathan Gruber became ‘Mr. Mandate’An MIT economist’s path to the center of health-care policymaking in Washington.

F. Daniel Hidalgo: it’s electricThe influence of electronic ballots on democracy in the developing world

Christopher Warshaw: Mapping a Democracy

Presidential campaigns offer energetic energy debate at MITRepresentatives of Obama, Romney camps lay out differences in crucial policy domains of energy and the environment.

Symposium launches new Borders Research Initiative by MIT Women's and Gender Studies

Said and Done for September 2012Digest of MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences.

3 Questions: Violence and protests in the Muslim worldMIT political scientist Fotini Christia talks about the attacks on U.S. and Western embassies in North Africa and the Middle East.

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

Sarah Stewart Johnson, EAPS PhD, gives rein to curiosityAlumna envisions combining academia with public policy

Understanding gambling addictionFor machine gamblers, it’s not whether they win or lose — it’s how much they play the game.

Why cutting-edge medical technology may not lead to exploding health care costsNew study finds growth of advanced imaging slowed amid financial, medical concerns.

Said and Done for June/July 2012Digest of MIT humanities, arts and social sciences

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.

3 Questions: Andrea Campbell interprets the Supreme Court’s health care decisionA political scientist whose work was cited in one justice’s opinion weighs in on the ruling and its implications.

MIT fusion science students advocate for fusion funding with Congress

Fusion program moves beyond plasma, toward practical powerplant issues

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

Frank Stanton Chair in Nuclear Security Policy Studies established in Department of Political ScienceEndowed chair established with a gift of $5 million from the Stanton Foundation

Report: China’s actions are crucial on climate changeResearch shows China’s impact on climate change, as well as its potential to shape the path forward.

Mujid Kazimi, of nuclear science and engineering, wins Kuwait PrizeHonored for contributions to nuclear power technology

Josh Shifrinson: decline of power playMilitary strategy for a declining United States in a complex world

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

Exploding the myths of manufacturingMIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival.