SHASS News

Research from the ground up
A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe.
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A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development
Study shows the tradeoff between conservation and growth is less stark with a locally adjusted policy featuring both tradeable offsets and taxes.
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Video: What was the highlight of your time at MIT?
From Vermont ski trips to traveling to India for dissertation field work.
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences 2026 Advanced Degree Ceremony
Master’s and doctoral degrees across multiple SHASS graduate programs were conferred during the ceremony.
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Place-based pathways to a viable future
Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level.
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