Adam Berinsky awarded Carnegie fellowship
The MIT Political Science professor and IDSS faculty among cohort of fellows who will focus on building a body of research on political polarization.
READ MORE
A faster way to solve complex planning problems
By eliminating redundant computations, a new data-driven method from researchers including IDSS faculty Cathy Wu and SES student Sirui Li can streamline processes like scheduling trains, routing delivery drivers, or assigning airline crews.
READ MORE
Bridging Earth and space, and art and science, with global voices
Project co-founded with TPP graduate Lihui Zhang (SM ’21) works to create a “symbol of unity that promotes global representation in space.”
READ MORE
Building networks of data science talent
Through partnerships with organizations like BREIT in Peru, the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) is upskilling hundreds of learners around the world in data science and machine learning.
READ MORE
New method assesses and improves the reliability of radiologists’ diagnostic reports
New framework developed by researchers including IDSS faculty Polina Golland could improve the reliability of critical clinical information.
READ MORE
Water planning for droughts, floods, and more
What happens if droughts get worse or demographics change? TPP alumna Sarah Fletcher (SM ’12, PhD ’18) focuses on the challenges of water insecurity.
READ MORE
Online content moderation: What works, and what people want
Fact-checker warnings work and are broadly popular, and other insights about social media moderation from IDSS faculty David Rand.
READ MORE
Shaping the future of data science
For nearly ten years, the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Cambridge conference has been building a community of practitioners and showcasing cutting-edge analysis and computing.
READ MORE
Noelle Selin elected to 2024 class of AAAS Fellows
Selin is known for using atmospheric chemistry modeling to inform decision-making strategies on air pollution, climate change and toxic substances including mercury and persistent organic pollutants.
READ MORE
MIT Maritime Consortium sets sail
A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more.
READ MORE