Manuel Balderas (S.B. 2002), left, shows graduate student Ming Tang of electrical engineering and computer science how to fix his bike out in front of Stata Center as part of MIT's Earth Day activities on Thursday, April 27. The day also featured performances and booths with earth-friendly ideas, plant cuttings and more. 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.