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‘It symbolises rugged individualism’: The bumpy road to electrify the pickup truck
BBC | November 6, 2024

IDSS faculty Jessika Trancik says electric pickup trucks produce emissions savings of between 30-60% compared with traditional pickups – a greater reduction than switching a smaller car to electric.

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Empowering systemic racism research at MIT and beyond
MIT News | November 4, 2024

IDSS researchers in the MIT Initiative on Combatting Systemic Racism are building an open data repository to advance research on racial inequity in domains like policing, housing, and health care.

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3 Questions: Can we secure a sustainable supply of nickel?
MIT News | November 1, 2024

In published study, researchers including TPP alum Karan Bhuwalka SM '21, PhD ’24 examine the case of nickel, an essential element for electric vehicle batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.

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What the Experts Say: 9 Election Authorities Tackle Common Voter Questions
NCSL | November 1, 2024

Experts including IDSS faculty Charles Stewart III discuss key issues surrounding the upcoming election.

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Tommi Jaakkola

Tommi Jaakkola presents on the power of generative AI in molecular sciences
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter | October 29, 2024

In his talk “Generative AI for (Molecular) Sciences,” the IDSS faculty member highlighted the advancements in generative artificial intelligence for molecular science and material design. 

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Why data science skills matter in the age of AI
MIT Open Learning | October 24, 2024

Devavrat Shah explains why comprehending the mathematical principles behind technologies like AI and automation is critically important as they become more integrated into our lives and work. 

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Munther Dahleh

inControl podcast with Munther Dahleh
inControl | October 24, 2024

Founding director of IDSS discusses L1 control, agile robotic maneuvers, the power of abstractions, cascaded failures, markets, and the role of data and systems thinking in solving societal problems.

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Adam Berinsky

Misinformation is all around. How can we combat it?
MIT News | October 24, 2024

In a lecture at MIT, IDSS faculty Adam Berinsky surveyed one of the thorniest ongoing problems in modern politics.

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What executives need to know about AI
MIT Sloan | October 23, 2024

MIT Sloan experts including IDSS faculty Sertac Karaman describe why executives must embrace the need to develop a deep understanding of the technology, its use cases, ethics, and more.

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Richard Larson

Richard Larson: Pioneering academic excellence with innovative education practices
CIO Look | October 23, 2024

IDSS faculty Richard Larson stands out in the academic community for his unique approach to education and mentorship.

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