Dennis Whyte steps down as director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center
After building an organization notable for its growth and human-centered culture, Whyte rejoins the PSFC as a faculty member and researcher.
After building an organization notable for its growth and human-centered culture, Whyte rejoins the PSFC as a faculty member and researcher.
Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology expert to succeed Paula Hammond.
Professor led EAPS for more than a decade, cultivating a focus on Earth systems, planets, climate science, and the origins of life.
An expert on the environmental impacts of aviation, Barrett succeeds Daniel Hastings as department head.
The Institute’s pooled investments lost 2.9 percent last year; endowment stands at $23.5 billion.
The 27 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.
The Clean Investment Monitor database, a new collaboration between MIT CEEPR and the Rhodium Group, shows $213 billion in clean technology and infrastructure investments in the last year.
When he isn’t investigating human motor control, the graduate student gives back by volunteering with programs that helped him grow as a researcher.
Here’s how three MIT teams orchestrate the launch of a new school year.
“You belong here,” President Kornbluth assured students in her first MIT Convocation ceremony.
“Natural collaborator and advocate for students” will oversee the educational experience of the Institute’s 7,000 graduate students.
The former senior advisor to two U.S. presidents will focus on how to advance U.S. industrial strategy and address climate change.
Prestigious awards recognize community support of MIT’s goals, values, and mission.
Makan will lead special projects in his new role, while continuing to serve as head of the Music and Theater Arts Section.
The founder of Zetta Venture Partners and longtime Corporation member succeeds Diane Greene SM ’78.