Report outlines route toward better jobs, wider prosperity
MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future identifies ways to align new technologies with durable careers.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~17 min
J-PAL North America launches research initiative to focus on Covid-19 recovery
The Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Initiative aims to catalyze evidence-based policy solutions to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Sept. 21, 2020 • ~4 min
MIT conference focuses on preparing workers for the era of artificial
As automation rises in the workplace, speakers explore ways to train students and reskill workers.
Nov. 22, 2019 • ~10 min
Work of the future and the future of work for women in political science | MIT News
Ford Professor Kathleen Thelen addresses challenges of the “gig economy” and gender equity issues in her field.
May 25, 2018 • ~7 min
Former Math Olympiad medalist embraces social entrepreneurship | MIT News
MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.
March 25, 2018 • ~8 min
Innovation, meet organization | MIT News
Economist John Van Reenen studies the creation and use of technology, from the R&D lab to the workplace.
Jan. 8, 2018 • ~10 min
Mens et Manus America examines the rural American economy | MIT News
Four leaders offer insights on revitalizing rural areas.
Nov. 21, 2017 • ~8 min
Summit discusses impact of machines on jobs, productivity, and the global economy | MIT News
Two-day “AI and the Future of Work” summit at MIT focused on the artificial intelligence revolution and the workplace.
Nov. 7, 2017 • ~4 min
Teleoperating robots with virtual reality | MIT News
A virtual reality system from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory could make it easier for factory workers to telecommute.
Oct. 11, 2017 • ~5 min
Investigating the trap of unemployment | MIT News
PhD student Aicha Ben Dhia studies France’s labor market from the perspective of local job-seekers.
June 29, 2017 • ~10 min
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