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Undergraduate Studies
Undergrads, take a virtual tour of MIT's Humanities, Arts, and Social Science fields. Discover which options are the most meaningful for your goals.
Tour the Fields of Study

Lighting the Path
Discover the research, dedication, and vision that enables MIT economists to improve life for millions of people across the nation and the world. Video

Student Profile
Exploring Morality at MIT
Philosophy PhD student Eliza Wells investigates how our social roles influence our moral lives.
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Exploring education from all angles
Senior David Spicer advocates for students at MIT and beyond as he cultivates his interest in education policy Story

Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize
The Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) invites MIT students to envision the future of computing. Submissions due Feb. 28. Learn more

Research
Help solve the political, cultural, and economic dimensions of climate change.
MIT Climate Portal: Humanistic Research and Perspectives
- MIT Professor Esther Duflo honored as Commited to Caring for fostering graduate student skills and ambition
- Why 1968 still matters
- In a new book, Amy Finkelstein examines the core issue of the insurance industry: Who gets to be a customer?
- Exploring the rich traditions of Brazilian music
- Matthew Notowidigdo appointed co-scientific director of J-PAL North America