Policy

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.

Science Policy Initiative calls on Congress to support investments in R&DStudents traveled to Washington to urge continued funding.

MIT to host 2013 American Nuclear Society Student Conference

New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.

Facing the facts about our changing climateMIT researchers join Boston Globe panel in weighing climate risks and resolutions.

3 Questions: Simon Johnson on the national debtIn new book, MIT economist surveys history of debt battles and offers a prescription for fiscal recovery.

All the difference in the worldIn new book, economists Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson assert that above all else, political institutions — not culture or natural resources — determine the wealth of nations.

Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamakProject is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.

Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-ModLearn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source