SHASS News

Investigating the intersection of law and technology
Alex Reiss-Sorokin PhD ’24 probes the impact of automation on both the practice of law and the people who make jurisprudence possible.
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Thirty-six outstanding MIT students selected as Burchard Scholars
Undergraduates selected for the competitive program enjoy a seminar series and conversations over dinners with distinguished faculty.
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MIT anthropologist Héctor Beltrán awarded 2025 Levitan Prize in the Humanities
Beltrán’s research project will focus on nomadic populations in Latin America, U.S. deportees, and their linguistic and technological adaptability.
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At MITHIC launch, author Min Jin Lee champions the power of human-centered storytelling
The award-winning author of “Pachinko” shared insights on her approach to writing, the importance of human connection, and how her Korean identity informs her work.
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Supporting research opportunities across the world
MIT Global Seed Funds help support early-stage collaboration between SHASS faculty and international colleagues
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