Policy
Designing policies to curb fuel use, GHG emissions
January 10, 2012
Also labeled: Climate, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Greenhouse gases, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI)
Knittel named first energy faculty chair at MIT
January 5, 2012
A shale gas revolution?
January 3, 2012
MIT report shows prosperous shale gas market could hurt future R&D, if we let it.
How to kick-start new energy technologies
December 22, 2011
Three-year study produces proposals for boosting energy innovation to meet growing demand, curb global warming.
3 Questions: Stephen Van Evera on the withdrawal from Iraq
December 16, 2011
A look at the prospects for peace as U.S. troops leave.
DARPA administrators: Just make it
December 14, 2011
Agency Director Regina Dugan and Deputy Director Ken Gabriel speak about revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
Two congressmen visit the Plasma Science and Fusion Center
December 6, 2011
Carbon capture? Go for the source
December 6, 2011
New analysis shows pulling CO2 from the air would not be cost-effective in the foreseeable future.
With changes, the grid can take it
December 5, 2011
MIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Electric grid, Energy, Environment, Government, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Renewable, Research
Chu: New materials could be transformative
December 1, 2011
Citing historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.
Rebuilding American manufacturing
November 30, 2011
White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.
IPC Forum on Energy Innovation
November 22, 2011
New ways of developing clean, reliable, affordable U.S. energy supplies
MIT Science Policy Initiative petition urges Congress to fund research
November 14, 2011
Student group’s ‘Stand with Science’ effort targets policymakers, graduate students
Sen. Whitehouse visits Alcator C-Mod Tokamak
November 8, 2011
Summers: To end slump, United States must spend
November 4, 2011
In MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.
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
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