The Hill, Researchers point finger at politics for thwarting endangered species protections process
Sharon Udasin cites DUSP alumna Kelly Dunning’s (PhD ‘16) recent study arguing that “best available science has given way to bureaucratic delays, power struggles and competing political interests” which threatens the endangered animals that are meant to be protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). More…
Government Technology, Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers
Emily Royall (MCP ‘16) is named as one of GovTech's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers 2025, citing her work “At the helm of the city’s Emerging Technology Division, she has led initiatives like the SmartSA Sandbox, a program that brings technology and STEM opportunities to public spaces, and advocates for responsible AI governance through contributions to the GovAI Coalition.” More…
Guinness World Records, Smallest GPS tracking device
Tobi Oyinlola, a researcher with Senseable City Lab implementing projects in the field of IoT, AI, and urban data achieved a Guinness World Record for the smallest GPS tracking device (prototype) on 27 April 2025. More…
Cleveland Magazine, Cleveland Lakefront Site Inspires Winning Urban Design From Harvard, MIT Team
Ken Prendergast showcases the Harvard and MIT student led, award winning redevelopment plan of Cleveland’s old power plant site. More…
Planetizen, Bringing Community Voices Into Renewable Energy Planning
Clement Lau’s article details how the MIT Renewable Energy Clinic helps coastal communities navigate the complexities of offshore wind development through neutral, inclusive engagement that surfaces local concerns and supports fair decision-making. More…
NOLA, New Orleans Downtown Development District taps longtime public servant as new CEO
Tony McAuley’s NOLA article covers Seth Knudsen (MCP ‘08) appointment to s President and CEO of the New Orleans Downtown Development District. Prior to his new appointment, Knudsen was a senior executive at the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority. More…
Barron’s, America Is Getting Older. How to Play the Longevity Economy.
Joseph Coughlin joins Megan Leonhardt for an interview on the longevity economy. More…
Universität Bern, digital in/justice and data feminism
Catherine D’Ignazio, discusses feminist data activism, exploring how collective approaches grounded in care and restoration offer transformative pathways toward data justice and receives the Emilie Jäger Prize. More…
The Boston Globe Opinion, For Greater Boston, a different kind of freedom trail
Renée Loth explores new maps of the Boston area which allows “explorers to tread a history that’s often devalued by the established culture,” with insights from Catherine D’Ignazio. More…
ULI Americas, Crook Horner Lofts – ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Finalist
Crook Horner Lofts, developed by Alan Bell (MCP ‘78) and Chris Mfume, is selected as one of the 18 finalists of Urban Land Institute's 2025 Americas Awards for Excellence. This spotlight notes, “Rather than following the conventional approach of carving out as many small units as the footprint would allow, the team opted to bring a new product to the Baltimore residential rental market by creating 15 large live/work lofts designed for upwardly mobile professional class tenants – who act as a magnet for commercial and cultural activity.” More…
Spectrum, Communities at the Center
Mark Sulivan explores the vision and work of 2024 MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) Design Fellow and DUSP MCP student, Sofia Chiappero. More…
