MIT Technology and Policy Program
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    TPP HONORS 2024 GRADUATES

    IDSS and TPP celebrated the 2024 graduates during the School of Engineering and Schwarzman College of Computing Advanced Degree Ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. TPP awarded 37 Master of Science degrees....READ MORE
  • Ben Lewis

    Ending overdose

    Through research combining drug policy, race, and criminal justice – and through advocacy and community action – TPP student Ben Lewis champions harm reduction.... READ MORE
  • Chelsea Conard

    QUANTIFYING CYBER RISK

    TPP student Chelsea Conard models threats to cyber systems where data privacy and sensitivity are high, seeking comprehensive insights and benchmarks through close collaboration with the Federal Reserve and industry partners.... READ MORE
  • Yiran He

    ADAPTING COMMUNITIES TO A CHANGING ENERGY INDUSTRY

    While researching a just transition away from fossil fuels, Yiran He’s internship with an energy non-profit provided a window to how organizations can impact the development of energy policies.... READ MORE

TPP addresses societal challenges through research and education at the intersection of technology and policy. Our goal is to mobilize science and engineering to inform intelligent, responsible strategies and policies to benefit communities from local to global.

MIT News | July 24, 2024

Startup aims to transform the power grid with superconducting transmission lines

VEIR, founded by TPP alum Tim Heidel '05, MNG '06, SM '09, PD '10, PhD '10, has developed a transmission line that can move more power over long distances using the same footprint as traditional lines.
PR Newswire | July 16, 2024

SPACE FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCES EMILY CALANDRELLI SM ’13 AS CAP AMBASSADOR

TPP alum Emily Calandrelli SM '13 will be heading to space with Blue Origin.
Social Science Research Council | July 15, 2024

Announcing the 2024–2026 Just Tech Fellows

TPP alum Prof. Danielle Wood '04, SM '08, PhD '12 selected to this year's Just Tech Fellowship cohort!

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