Policy

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

MIT students tackle efficiency barriers at the Better Buildings Case Competition

Political science PhD candidate Christopher Clary helping to shape U.S. defense policy

Scientists: This man has your numberPierre Azoulay knows why scientists thrive, flounder and have bursts of creativity — and he has the numbers to back it up.

Jens Hainmueller: A 'numbers' guy takes on pressing public policy issuesPolitical science associate professor ties together qualitative and quantitative ways of thinking about politics and society.

Ashley Finan: Developing better policy for energy innovation

Nuclear security takes its place in NSE’s curriculum

Said and Done for January 2012The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest.

MIT faculty see promise in American manufacturingStudy group is tackling hard questions about what it will take to stoke renewal.

MIT researcher: U.S. taking leadership on mercury in the environmentNoelle Eckley Selin joins the EPA's regional administrator, Curt Spalding, and other public health experts to speak about the EPA's recent Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.

Designing policies to curb fuel use, GHG emissions

Knittel named first energy faculty chair at MIT

How to kick-start new energy technologiesThree-year study produces proposals for boosting energy innovation to meet growing demand, curb global warming.

3 Questions: Stephen Van Evera on the withdrawal from IraqA look at the prospects for peace as U.S. troops leave.

DARPA administrators: Just make itAgency Director Regina Dugan and Deputy Director Ken Gabriel speak about revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.

Two congressmen visit the Plasma Science and Fusion Center

Carbon capture? Go for the sourceNew analysis shows pulling CO₂ from the air would not be cost-effective in the foreseeable future.

With changes, the grid can take itMIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.

Chu: New materials could be transformativeCiting historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.

Rebuilding American manufacturingWhite House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.