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Understanding shocks to welfare systems

Understanding shocks to welfare systems

Angie Jo’s doctoral studies find that when a collective crisis strikes, nations with shallow social safety nets, like the US, respond with massive spending.

At convocation, President Kornbluth greets the Class of 2029

At convocation, President Kornbluth greets the Class of 2029

“We believe in all of you,” MIT’s president said at the welcoming ceremony for new undergraduates.

Transforming boating, using solar power

Transforming boating, using solar power

Solar electric vehicle pioneer James Worden ’89 brought his prototype solar electric boat to MIT to talk shop with students and share his vision for solar-powered boats.

Graduate work with an impact — in big cities and on campus

Graduate work with an impact — in big cities and on campus

PhD student Nick Allen has helped mainstream new tax-reform concepts for policymakers, while working to enhance MIT grad-school life.

The art and science of being an MIT teaching assistant

The art and science of being an MIT teaching assistant

Training an ever-growing percentage of MIT’s students, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science relies heavily on dedicated and passionate TAs.

MIT gears up to transform manufacturing

MIT gears up to transform manufacturing

The Initiative for New Manufacturing is convening experts across the Institute to drive a transformation of production across the U.S. and the world.

Better public service with data

Better public service with data

MIT master’s student and Brazilian diplomat Davi Augusto Oliveira Pinto wants to help policymakers make informed choices to improve people’s lives.

MIT Learn offers “a whole new front door to the Institute”

MIT Learn offers “a whole new front door to the Institute”

The AI-enabled platform serves as a hub for MIT’s lifelong learning opportunities.

Helping cities evolve

Helping cities evolve

Economics graduate student Vincent Rollet studies how housing, regulation, and politics interact to shape the future of cities.

What do we owe each other?

What do we owe each other?

A new class teaches MIT students how to navigate a fast-changing world with a moral compass.