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New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty
https://news.mit.edu/2026/new-j-pal-research-policy-initiative-to-test-scale-ai-innovations-fight-poverty-0212
Published: February 12, 2026 23:50
Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL's global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.
“MIT Open Learning has opened doors I never imagined possible”
https://news.mit.edu/2026/mit-open-learning-opened-doors-i-never-imagined-possible-0129
Published: January 29, 2026 19:15
Munip Utama applies knowledge from the MITx MicroMasters Program in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy to his efforts supporting disadvantaged students in Indonesia.
A new lens on humanity
https://news.mit.edu/2026/new-lens-on-humanity-0107
Published: January 7, 2026 19:20
The inaugural MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC) Annual Event showcased the breadth of projects supported in the first year of the presidential initiative.
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
https://news.mit.edu/2025/introducing-mit-ge-vernova-climate-energy-alliance-1118
Published: November 18, 2025 16:50
Five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
Climate Action Learning Lab helps state and local leaders identify and implement effective climate mitigation strategies
https://news.mit.edu/2025/climate-action-learning-lab-supports-state-local-leaders-0915
Published: September 15, 2025 14:00
J-PAL North America’s inaugural Climate Action Learning Lab provided six U.S. cities and states with customized training and resources to leverage data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work.
J-PAL North America launches Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy
https://news.mit.edu/2025/j-pal-north-america-launches-initiative-effective-us-crime-policy-0826
Published: August 26, 2025 18:00
The IECP will generate rigorous evidence for fair and effective public safety solutions.
Transforming boating, with solar power
https://news.mit.edu/2025/transforming-boating-solar-power-0822
Published: August 22, 2025 17:00
Solar electric vehicle pioneer James Worden ’89 brought his prototype solar electric boat to MIT to talk shop with students and share his vision for solar-powered boats.
Better public service with data
https://news.mit.edu/2025/better-public-service-data-0811
Published: August 11, 2025 16:25
MIT master’s student and Brazilian diplomat Davi Augusto Oliveira Pinto wants to help policymakers make informed choices to improve people’s lives.
3 Questions: Applying lessons in data, economics, and policy design to the real world
https://news.mit.edu/2025/3-questions-applying-lessons-data-economics-policy-design-real-world-0724
Published: July 24, 2025 19:45
Gevorg Minasyan MAP ’23 draws on experiences in MIT’s Data, Economics, and Design of Policy MicroMasters and master’s programs to shape policymaking at the Central Bank of Armenia.
Study in India shows several tactics together boost vaccination against deadly diseases
https://news.mit.edu/2025/study-india-shows-several-tactics-together-boost-vaccination-against-deadly-diseases-0519
Published: May 19, 2025 04:00
One combination of methods led to a 44 percent increase in child immunizations.