Sculptor Mark di Suvero, left, watches as his piece, 'Aesop's Fables, II' (2005) is assembled in front of the Stata Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. An influential figure in American and European art since 1960, Suvero is known for his monumentally scaled sculptures, constructed primarily from industrial I-beams. This piece is a gift of Vera List, the family of Robert Sanders, MIT '64, and is made possible through the generosity of the artist. Photo / Donna Coveney
The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.