MIT’s Science Policy Initiative holds 13th annual Executive Visit Days
MIT students traveled to Washington to speak to representatives from several federal executive agencies.
MIT students traveled to Washington to speak to representatives from several federal executive agencies.
A study by philosopher Kevin Dorst explains how political differences can result from a process of “rational polarization.”
Partisan media might deepen political polarization, but we should measure people’s media habits more carefully before drawing conclusions, researchers say.
When it comes to shaping political beliefs, MIT postdoc Chloe Wittenberg PhD ’23 finds video captivates, but might not beat text.
An MIT professor and students collaborate with Chilean partners for an exhibition marking 50 years since the Allende presidency.
MIT PhD candidate Elizabeth Parker-Magyar finds close workplace networks among educators drive their activism even outside of democracies.
MIT political scientist Taylor Fravel examines the potential and limitations of a bigger BRICS group of countries — and what it means for the U.S.
New research shows how female activists resist patriarchy on the battlefield and beyond.
Professor Adam Berinsky’s new book examines the political misinformation that threatens the US system of government.
In China, the use of AI-driven facial recognition helps the regime repress dissent while enhancing the technology, researchers report.
In politics, tailored ads make sense, but with real limits to the tailoring.
On-the-ground study of Sudan shows how protestors have kept their tactics evolving in the face of oppressive rulers.
Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a “death spiral” for democracy — but also provide some hope for bipartisan repair.
The current MEng student is one of 175 students nationwide honored for nonpartisan democratic engagement work.
Senior Ananya Gurumurthy adds her musical talents to her math and computer science studies to advocate using data for social change.