The math of politics and power
IDSS faculty, Institute Professor, and Nobel Prize winner Daron Acemoglu teaches a PhD class about the intersections between history, political power, and money.
MIT and Mass General Hospital researchers find disparities in organ acceptance
In an analysis of over 160,000 transplant candidates, researchers including SES student Hammaad Adam found that race is linked to how likely an organ offer is to be accepted on behalf of a patient.
Exploring data and its influence on political behavior
In MIT's course 17.831 (Data and Politics), taught by IDSS faculty F. Daniel Hidalgo, students are introduced to the power of analysis, visualization, and research-supported insight into political outcomes.
MIT and Mass General Brigham launch joint seed program to accelerate innovations in health
IDSS faculty Emery Brown will serve as one of two MIT faculty leads for the program, which will fund joint research projects that advance technology and clinical research.
