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Government Shutting Down
The federal budget is meant to be a reflection of the priorities of our nation. From February to the beginning of a new fiscal year in October, our shared…
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Looking Forward
Although 2018 has begun, early January remains a time for us here at Radius to reflect on the past semester and do some “catch-up”–on administrative work, reading, and assessment…
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The Power of Storytelling
My lunch hour today was unlike any I’ve ever had at MIT. I attended the first—of what I hope will be many—storytelling events as part of the Women’s League…
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The Magic of Words
It’s only Wednesday and the week has already been a rich and busy one with the importance of words taking center stage—the power of words, the magic of words,…
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Day 1: Language, Information, and Power
Last evening, Radius co-hosted the first session of our fall undergraduate philosophy seminar, Language, Information, and Power. Justin Khoo, Professor of Philosophy, has created a thoughtful syllabus and class…
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Are we ready?
I remember it so clearly: I was sitting outside during my first weekend of college, a book open in my lap. It was my first assignment, from my first…
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Words to Live By
It’s very quiet on campus today. Now that the semester is over and graduation festitivies have come to an end, a peaceful, calm atmosphere prevails. There is almost a…
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The Three S’s
Now that classes and finals are over and the community awaits graduation festivities, the campus is quieter and calmer. Although the energy and excitement of the school year will…
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11th Annual Youth Summit on Climate Change and Sustainability
This past Saturday we hosted our 11th annual youth summit on climate change and sustainability, in cooperation with Boston Latin School’s YouthCAN, led by teacher/advisor Cate Arnold. The Stata buildling…
Blog Topic: Ethical Reflection
Join the conversation. In this blog, Radius staff and friends share updates and perspectives on current ethical issues in science and technology.
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Digital Distraction Overdrive
Robert Plotkin, guest blogger, will be giving a workshop as part of Radius’s “Hack Your…
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Looking Ahead With a Look Back
Weeks have flown by and, just like that, the semester is over and we are…