Does the consumption of ideologically congruent news on social media exacerbate polarization? Do political leanings of news outlets affect political opinions? Join us for this post-election special where Ro’ee Levy, Postdoctoral Associate at MIT’s Department of Economics, will talk about his work on estimating the effects of social media news exposure on polarization. TPP's Research to Policy Engagement Initiative aims to to create a community of researchers who can learn, apply, and contribute to developing best practices in bridging knowledge to action on societal challenges, across […]

Join current TPP students for a live admissions and program Q&A session. Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nov13QA

African cities are rapidly growing and laying down transportation infrastructure and systems with impacts well into the future.  Exploring the politics of decision making in the sector and using Nairobi as a case study, this talk explores a "Digital Data Commons" approach to supporting more equitable and effective  policies, planning and investments for African cities to avoid high emissions-low livability lock in. Join us for this conversation on urban development, data and planning with Dr. Jacqueline Klopp, Co-Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia […]

Interested in applying to TPP? Join us for an informational webinar. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPP18Nov

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Interested in applying to TPP? Join us for an informational webinar. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPP4Dec

Speaker: John Fernandez, MIT The Research to Policy Engagement Initiative builds and connects a community of researchers who can learn, apply, and contribute to developing best practices in bridging knowledge to action on societal challenges. Zoom information will be emailed to registrants. Register here.

Join TPP leaders Noelle Selin and Frank Field for an informal, virtual alumni event to connect and catch up. All graduation years welcome!

Media Lab researcher and Research to Policy Engagement Fellow Kate Turner and co-authors will lead a discussion on their call for antiracist action and accountability in the US nuclear community.

The COVID-19 pandemic alongside the continued fight for racial and economic justice shines a light on a crisis that continues to impact the most marginalized communities across the United States – access to affordable, reliable broadband. This moment presents a unique opportunity to advocate for and implement inclusive policies that will close the digital divide in communities of color and low-income communities throughout the nation. During this event, Dr. Alisa Valentin (Special Advisor, Office of FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks) will discuss the […]