Four leaders offer insights on revitalizing rural areas.

The acclaimed writer, whose work has become a cause célèbre in France and beyond, speaks as part of the MIT Global France Seminar series.

Cultural studies scholar Jing Wang, director of the New Media Action Lab, advances philanthropic solutions to the digital divide.

D-Lab founder Amy Smith teaches MIT students to tap into the heart of international development.

Human Dynamics research group earns high marks in new scientific collaboration to improve the lives of disadvantaged American children.

Research from MIT's CITE program leverages a procurement process to identify opportunities for improving food aid supply chains.

MIT alumna is establishing a new research group aimed at harnessing space engineering to improve life on Earth.

Without action, climate change could devastate a region home to one-fifth of humanity, study finds.

Density of highly educated residents, rather than income or housing costs, predicts revitalization.

Involving local farmers in tackling a problem can provide long-lasting benefits.