SHASS Weekly

Misinformation is all around. How can we combat it?
This week’s newsletter features MIT political scientist Adam Berinsky on how to combat misinformation, MIT professor Justin Reich on the proliferation of tech in schools, a compelling argument for the humanities, and more.

Bridging anthropology and engineering for clean energy in Mongolia
Learn about how anthropologists and engineers are working together, a program that immerses students in French culture, upcoming events, and more.

MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson share Nobel Prize
MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson share Nobel Prize with political scientist James Robinson. The three are honored for work on the relationship between economic growth and political institutions.

Strengthening Democracy
David Singer, head of the MIT Department of Political Science, discusses the Strengthening Democracy Initiative, focused on the rigorous study of elections, public opinion, and political participation.

MIT launches new Music Technology and Computation Graduate Program
MIT’s new Music Technology and Computation Graduate Program will invite students to investigate new vistas at the intersection of music, computing, and technology.