Political science

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.

Q&A with David Miliband on the war in AfghanistanFormer U.K. foreign secretary visiting MIT this week as a Wilhelm Fellow

The nuclear crisis and Japan’s governmentAt MIT forum, experts analyze the country's response to the crisis, and give first-hand account of what it was like in Tokyo as the earthquake hit.

Tech support?Contrasting views on display as MIT researchers debate how technology can curb global poverty.

Explained: Currency warsCountries are clashing over their currency prices. Why?

Elisabeth Reynolds named executive director of the IPC

Levenson, Locke and Paradis appointed to new leadership roles

The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science researchCourses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.

On the war pathIn his new book Cultures of War, MIT historian John Dower examines the militarism that has helped define the United States in the contemporary age

Journalist from Pakistan receives Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

Looks like a winnerMIT political scientists demonstrate how much candidate appearances affect election outcomes, globally.

Said and DoneHumanities, arts, and social sciences digest for June 2010

3 Questions: Charles Stewart reads the tea leavesThe head of MIT’s Department of Political Science analyzes Tuesday’s election results and sees reason for concern for Obama and the Democrats

Carl Kaysen commemoration to be held Saturday

Pattern seen in governments’ currency policiesSmall-time money transfers from migrants shape key decisions on foreign exchange, research shows.

Six from MIT elected to AAAS

Fravel, Huang named research associates for new National Asia Research Program

3 Questions: Melissa Nobles on the U.S. CensusAs America’s decennial headcount gets under way, an MIT political scientist discusses the history of race and ethnicity in the U.S. Census.

Understanding anti-immigrant sentimentIn new research experiment, MIT political scientist shows Americans’ views on immigration may be less based on economic self-interest than is commonly believed.

Carl Kaysen, MIT professor emeritus and national security expert, dies at age 89As an adviser under President Kennedy, he helped negotiate a key nuclear test ban treaty.

‘All or nothing’MIT experts on the future of health-care reform: Congress should still think big