Political science

3 Questions: Adam Berinsky on the unpredictable GOP campaignPolitical scientist who studies public opinion assesses a campaign with wildly fluctuating polls.

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.

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

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.

Bridging the divideNew study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.

The new NSE strategyStrengthens core, opens boundaries; seeks better integration of technical and societal issues.

Allen Lin ’11, MEng ’11 named Marshall ScholarRecent alum will hone interests in policy, synthetic biology through study in the United Kingdom.

MIT delegation attends Singaporean university’s groundbreakingFive-day, three-nation Asian trip includes meetings with Institute friends and collaborators.

Taylor Fravel decodes China’s foreign policyA political scientist analyzes the decisions of a world power.

3 Questions: Michael Piore on labor disputes at the ballot boxLabor economist sizes up the impact and meaning of this week’s high-profile Ohio referendum to restore collective bargaining rights for public employees.

3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border securityMIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.

PhD candidate Greg Distelhorst explores accountability in China

In Profile: Suzanne BergerA onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.

What it takes to make every vote countMIT hosts Voting Technology Project conference to reinvigorate public discussion on election integrity.

In Profile: Daniel PosnerMIT political scientist looks at the surprising ways ethnicity and politics mesh in southern Africa.

Democracy inactionIn ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.

American made?MIT forum examines the role of manufacturing in rebuilding the economy.

Said and Done for September 2011The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest

Putting the 'science' in political scienceMeet new Assistant Professor Teppei Yamamoto

In Profile: Kenneth OyeA political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.

Face valueStudy shows that low-information voters are most likely to be swayed by candidates’ appearances.

3 Questions: David Singer on the Greek Euro-tragedyPolitical scientist David Singer explains why Greece seemingly can’t live with the Euro, and can’t live without it.

Lawson named MISTI directorPolitical science associate professor succeeds Suzanne Berger

3 Questions: Fotini Christia on the war in AfghanistanMIT political scientist on the implications of Bin Laden’s death for the war in Afghanistan and U.S.-Pakistan relations.

The visible handIn MIT talk, Eliot Spitzer defends role of government in regulating markets, claims economy still ‘on the precipice’ of deep problems.

New American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellows include 4 from MITGates, Page, Shor and Stewart among 212 new members.