A closer look at the diabetes disaster
In a new book, Amy Moran-Thomas examines how diabetes is reaching epidemic levels in countries across the world.
In a new book, Amy Moran-Thomas examines how diabetes is reaching epidemic levels in countries across the world.
Timothy Loh, a HASTS program doctoral student studying deafness, sign language, and technology, is a sociocultural and medical anthropologist-in-training.
Historian's research focuses on understanding how visions for social and economic policy are tied to changing ideas about technology.
In a new anthropology and studio art course, MIT students investigate the human dimensions of interacting with technologies.
How the humanities, arts, and social science fields can help shape the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing — and benefit from advanced computing.
Summer program in civil and environmental engineering examines the intersection of modern engineering and cultural heritage.
Study of Dead Sea Scroll sheds light on a lost ancient parchment-making technology.
PhD student Jia Hui Lee studies global differences in how humans relate to other animals, including rats that detect land mines.
Recent graduate says culturally-aware approaches lead to more-effective medical interventions.
Innovative sociologist of law granted MIT’s highest faculty honor.
Interim head of MIT Anthropology explains the plan's vision and challenges, plus progress made at an historic MIT workshop.
At this year's MacVicar Day symposium, faculty and students reflect on the challenges and joys of education in the 21st century.
Faculty representing all five MIT schools offer views on the ethical and societal implications of new technologies.
Professors Angrist, Demaine, Jones, and Taylor receive MIT's highest honor in undergraduate teaching.
Noted urban anthropologist in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning championed advocacy and social change.