MIT Technology and Policy Program

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 | May 16, 2025

Deploying a practical solution to space debris

A team co-led by TPP alum Danielle Wood ’04, SM ’08, PhD ’12 with members including TPP/AeroAstro alum Miles Lifson SM ’20, PhD ’24. created a system called the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR) to help address the growing issues around space debris.
April 29, 2025

Technology and policy for changing the world

The 2024 MIT Policy Hackathon empowered participants with the data and methods to collaboratively tackle challenges in healthcare, climate resilience, and more.
MIT News | April 19, 2025

Collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to develop and scale sustainable energy systems

The MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance will fund three master’s student projects in MIT's Technology and Policy Program.

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