Designing a revolution

MIT professor, students collaborate with Chilean partners for an exhibition marking 50 years since Allende's presidency.

Michael Brindley | School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
Oct. 16, 2023 ~13 min

Ancient Amazonians intentionally created fertile “dark earth”

The rich soil holds thousands of tons of carbon, sequestered over centuries by indigenous practices, a new study suggests.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Sept. 20, 2023 ~8 min


A voyage through history

“Lines Drawn across the Globe,” a new book by MIT Professor Mary Fuller, looks at the worldwide vision of English exploration proponent Richard Hakluyt.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Aug. 8, 2023 ~10 min

The “forgotten peace” of World War I

One hundred years after the Treaty of Lausanne, a look back shows its shortcomings for Armenians — and others.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
July 24, 2023 ~8 min

Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable?

An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 6, 2023 ~8 min

Uncovering the rich connections between South Asia and MIT

Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 18, 2022 ~10 min

In the history lab, delving into the South Asian experience at MIT

Students in 21H.S04 explore stories of students and faculty from South Asia via oral histories and the Institute Archives/Distinctive Collections.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
April 19, 2022 ~8 min

With new industry, a new era for cities

In his book, “New Industrial Urbanism,” Eran Ben-Joseph looks at the evolving form and function of 21st-century cities.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
March 31, 2022 ~9 min


A revolution in learning

Historian Tanalís Padilla’s new book about activist rural schools in Mexico highlights long-running tensions in the nation’s politics.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 21, 2022 ~8 min

Courtney Lesoon and Elizabeth Yarina win Fulbright-Hays Scholarships

Prestigious grants will support full-time doctoral research abroad for the MIT architecture and urban planning students.

Maria Iacobo | School of Architecture and Planning • mit
Jan. 10, 2022 ~6 min

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