Building the self-flying future
For Leon Villegas SM ’08, MBA ’08, a journey of lifelong learning brought him from Mexico to building autonomous air taxis, with a key stop at MIT.
Leading industry toward sustainability and equity
Combining her drive for sustainability, innovation, and diversity, Janelle Heslop MBA ’19, SM ’19 leads a $1B project to drive impact in operations.
Study examines how machine learning boosts manufacturing
Researchers surveyed 100 high-performing companies to determine which of them are leading adopters of machine intelligence and data analytics, and how they succeed.
From triathlons to aerospace, Caitlin Braun MBA ’21, SM ’21 pursues passions for leadership and manufacturing
The LGO alumna is working toward transforming American manufacturing and elevating her company’s people and processes.
Paul Lagacé, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, dies at 63
Lagacé, an expert on composite materials and structures, was passionate about MIT and the Boston Red Sox.
Supporting the Covid-19 vaccine rollout with extra-strength glass
Corning executive Mark Kurz SM ’95 leads a team producing vials for vaccine distribution.
Drawn to big challenges, from GM to Caterpillar
For Denise Johnson MS '97, Caterpillar Group president and MIT Leaders for Global Operations alumna, leadership is all about “continuous improvement.”
Bill Hanson, a founder of MIT Leaders for Global Operations, dies at 80
Mentor to hundreds of alumni was known for asking questions that prompted students to look within themselves.
Practicing for a voyage to Mars
Barret Schlegelmilch ’18 takes part in simulated NASA mission to the Martian moon Phobos.
Legatum Center announces 2019-20 fellowship class
The fellowship is MIT’s capstone program for student-entrepreneurs seeking high impact in emerging markets.
Q&A: David Hardt on teaching the principles of manufacturing
From MEngM to MicroMasters, Professor David Hardt has devoted much of his career to reshaping how manufacturing is taught.
MIT team places second in 2019 NASA BIG Idea Challenge
Multilevel Mars greenhouse could provide food to sustain astronauts for several years.
Janelle Heslop awarded Switzer Fellowship
MIT graduate student is one of 20 to join the Switzer Foundation Network, which is committed to environmental change.
Donald Rosenfield, a longtime leader of MIT Leaders for Global Operations, dies at 70
An MIT graduate, Rosenfield is remembered for his passion for manufacturing and commitment to his students.