Government
Andrea Campbell: Public opinion and policy viewed through an historical lens
May 14, 2012
Professor studies taxation, Social Security, health insurance and more.
Also labeled: Economics, Health care, Policy, Political science, Politics, Research, Voting and elections
Dresselhaus receives Fermi Award
May 11, 2012
Honored by Obama, Chu at ceremony in Washington.
Science Policy Initiative calls on Congress to support investments in R&D
May 4, 2012
Students traveled to Washington to urge continued funding.
MIT seeks government backing to build new Lincoln Lab facility
April 25, 2012
The Institute would arrange for a loan that would be repaid through the Lincoln Lab’s government contract.
A taxing issue
April 11, 2012
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
3 Questions: Simon Johnson on the national debt
April 7, 2012
In new book, MIT economist surveys history of debt battles and offers a prescription for fiscal recovery.
MIT graduate students head to Capitol Hill to deliver research-funding petition
March 26, 2012
More than 10,000 signed petition in support of science and engineering work.
Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamak
March 20, 2012
Project is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.
Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-Mod
March 14, 2012
Learn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source
The scoop on Coeus: It’s not just for grants.gov proposals
March 12, 2012
Coeus is equally useful for preparing and routing other grant proposals, whether they are going to industry, foundations or federal agencies.
If the people will lead …
March 9, 2012
At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.
Jens Hainmueller: A 'numbers' guy takes on pressing public policy issues
February 15, 2012
Political science associate professor ties together qualitative and quantitative ways of thinking about politics and society.
Ashley Finan: Developing better policy for energy innovation
February 14, 2012
Nuclear security takes its place in NSE’s curriculum
January 31, 2012
Bridging the divide
December 9, 2011
New study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.
Two congressmen visit the Plasma Science and Fusion Center
December 6, 2011
With changes, the grid can take it
December 5, 2011
MIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Electric grid, Energy, Environment, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Policy, Renewable, Research
Chu: New materials could be transformative
December 1, 2011
Citing historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.
IPC Forum on Energy Innovation
November 22, 2011
New ways of developing clean, reliable, affordable U.S. energy supplies
MIT Science Policy Initiative petition urges Congress to fund research
November 14, 2011
Student group’s ‘Stand with Science’ effort targets policymakers, graduate students
Lucas Papademos ’70, SM ’72, PhD ’78 named prime minister of Greece
November 10, 2011
Summers: To end slump, United States must spend
November 4, 2011
In MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.
What can make a dent?
October 24, 2011
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border security
October 20, 2011
MIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.
Also labeled: 3 Questions, Faculty, Global, Mexico, Political science, Supply chains, Transportation
Workplace woes
October 18, 2011
The employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.
Also labeled: Business and management, Economic recession, Economics, Jobs, Policy, President Obama, Unemployment
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
October 13, 2011
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
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