New urban studies program to spur research and innovation in China.

Expert in social policy and social reform, especially the welfare state and retirement policy, was a longtime MIT professor.

Visiting Artist B. Stephen Carpenter II examines issues of access, privilege and the global water crisis.

Study of solar pump technology use in India assesses technical performance and explores innovative business cases to increase user adoption.

Five join the SA+P faculty, while 10 are recognized for work in art, architecture, urbanism, and design.

Bruno Verdini leads a popular new class on negotiation skills.

A multidisciplinary team of MIT students and postdocs wins an international competition focused on building sustainably on Mars.

Energy-efficient construction is key to lowering urban emissions, study finds.

For MIT senior Talia Weiss, physics and theater have provided a springboard for new interests in political science.

Boston-area volunteers gather at MIT to help identify post-hurricane conditions in the territory