Ford Professor Kathleen Thelen addresses challenges of the “gig economy” and gender equity issues in her field.

MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.

Economist John Van Reenen studies the creation and use of technology, from the R&D lab to the workplace.

Four leaders offer insights on revitalizing rural areas.

Two-day “AI and the Future of Work” summit at MIT focused on the artificial intelligence revolution and the workplace.

A virtual reality system from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory could make it easier for factory workers to telecommute.

PhD student Aicha Ben Dhia studies France’s labor market from the perspective of local job-seekers.

Professor David Mindell, who researches the interaction between automation and human behavior, discusses the interdependence of people, robots, and infrastructure.

J-PAL North America tests innovative strategies to reduce recidivism and help inmates transition back to society.

Former Google CEO, now chairman of parent company Alphabet, speaks to students as part of fireside chat with CSAIL Director Daniela Rus.