Using data science to improve public policy | MIT News
MIT Policy Hackathon, run by students within MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, seeks interdisciplinary solutions to societal challenges.
April 23, 2018 • ~7 min
Geophysics field trip helps secure safe drinking water for local citizens | MIT News
Class visit to St. Lucia helps teach cutting-edge geophysics techniques while locating drinking water for those in need.
April 23, 2018 • ~3 min
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2018 poster winners | MIT News
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
April 20, 2018 • ~4 min
Breaking up with political brokers, citizens may find electoral independence | MIT News
Doctoral student Tesalia Rizzo tests methods for thwarting middlemen who pose a substantial barrier to democratic representation in Mexico and other nations.
April 17, 2018 • ~7 min
Inaugural class of MIT-GSK Gertrude B. Elion Research Fellows selected | MIT News
New fellowship program honoring trailblazing Nobel laureate awards four MIT postdocs focused on drug discovery and development.
April 17, 2018 • ~3 min
Three MIT graduate students awarded 2018 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans | MIT News
Award honors immigrants’ contributions to the United States.
April 17, 2018 • ~7 min
Fine-tuning fusion | MIT News
Postdoc Theresa Wilks finds home on the west coast, helming an MIT collaboration with the DIII-D tokamak fusion reactor.
April 9, 2018 • ~5 min
3Q: Juliana Mitkiewicz on sustainable development and empowering women in developing countries | MIT News
Former MIT D-Lab visiting graduate student is helping local communities address environmental challenges, improve regional economies, and promote gender equality.
April 6, 2018 • ~5 min
School of Science announces Infinite Mile Awards for 2018 | MIT News
Seven staff members honored for their outstanding contributions to the MIT community.
April 3, 2018 • ~1 min
Incorporating humanity into a systems mindset | MIT News
Grad student and Air National Guard officer Elizabeth Bieler combines systems design and management studies with engineering and volunteer projects.
March 23, 2018 • ~8 min
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