Sophomore Peter Lai, wearing a Velcro suit, finds himself caught in a Velcro 'spider's web' during the MIT Carnival on Sept. 2. The fair, held as part of orientation, featured a variety of rides, bouncy activities and live music. Photo / L. Barry Hetherington Open image gallery
In his new role, the professor of chemical engineering plans to speed up the consensus process among academics, business leaders, and policymakers for a successful energy transition.