Supersize me

April 8, 2025
Peter Dizikes MIT News
Well into the late 19th century, the U.S. retail sector was overwhelmingly local, consisting of small, independent merchants throughout the country. That started changing after Sears and Roebuck’s famous catalog became popular, allowing the firm to grow, while a rival, Montgomery Ward, also expanded. By the 1930s, the U.S. had 130,000 chain stores, topped by […]
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The human body, its movement, and music

April 7, 2025
Benjamin Daniel School of Humanities Arts and Social Science
Watching and listening to a pianist’s performance is an immersive and enjoyable experience. The pianist and the instrument, with a blend of skill, training, and presence, create a series of memorable moments for themselves and the audience. But is there a way to improve the performance and our understanding of how the performer and their […]
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Building bridges between science and the humanities

April 7, 2025
Benjamin Daniel
Senior Omar Orozco wants to use storytelling and the arts to help educate the next generation of computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

New Alliance for Data, Evaluation and Policy Training will advance data-driven decision-making in public policy

March 31, 2025
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab J-PAL
On March 25, the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT launched the global Alliance for Data, Evaluation, and Policy Training (ADEPT) with Community Jameel at an event in São Paulo, Brazil.  ADEPT is a network of universities, governments, and other members united by a shared vision: To empower the next generation of […]
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MITHIC holds celebratory event for 2025 project recipients

March 31, 2025
Benjamin Daniel
“Your work will allow us to deepen our understanding of what it means to be human,” says MIT President Sally Kornbluth
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