Topic
Leadership
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Thirty-six MIT students selected as 2019 Burchard Scholars
In a dinner-seminar program of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, students expand intellectual horizons and leadership skills.
February 13, 2019 -
From vision to action
MIT’s LeaderShape program allows students to reflect, learn, and apply plans of action to make the world a better place.
February 4, 2019 -
Robert Simcoe named director of MIT Kavli Institute
An expert in instrumentation and early universe observations, Simcoe succeeds Jacqueline Hewitt as head of MIT’s Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research.
January 10, 2019 -
Q&A: Why business leaders should — yes — ask questions
MIT Sloan’s Hal Gregersen talks about his new book, “Questions Are the Answer.”
December 18, 2018 -
Jacqueline Hewitt to step down as director of the MIT Kavli Institute
Physics professor brought leadership, resources, and an intellectual focus to the MIT astrophysics faculty and research staff during 15 years at the helm.
November 29, 2018 -
Baglietto, Saxe, and Shoulders ensure grad students thrive
For three Committed to Caring honorees, mentorship is demonstrated through generosity and making connections.
November 14, 2018 -
Starting new conversations about identity abroad
New MISTI programs provide a platform for student dialogue on diversity in international travel, study, and work.
October 15, 2018 -
MIT Professional Education launches its first online course in Spanish
Launch of leadership and innovation course marks the first of what will be many MITPE online courses available in fully-translated form.
October 11, 2018 -
A big new home for the ultrasmall
MIT.nano building, the largest of its kind, will usher in a new age of nanoscale advancements.
September 23, 2018 -
Reliable energy for all
Graduate student Prosper Nyovanie wants to power off-grid communities worldwide with scalable solar electric systems.
June 12, 2018 -
William Rodríguez: Helping others broaden their horizons
MIT senior and Model UN leader William Rodríguez works to encourage the global exchange of ideas.
May 20, 2018 -
Asking the questions that unlock innovation
The MIT Leadership Center's Hal Gregersen says brainstorming in “question bursts” is the best way for innovative leaders and problem solvers to find solutions.
April 6, 2018 -
Bertschinger to leave post as Institute Community and Equity Officer
After five years in novel administrative role, MIT physicist will return to faculty responsibilities.
April 4, 2018 -
Cima takes on new role to promote innovation
Materials science and engineering professor is the new co-director of the Innovation Initiative and associate dean of innovation for the School of Engineering.
March 1, 2018 -
Leading MIT.nano
Vladimir Bulović will be first director of the Institute's new nanoscience and nanotechnology facility.
March 1, 2018 -
Sealing the cracks in public education
MIT senior Yazmin Guzman wants to change the educational landscape to provide opportunities to all K-12 students.
February 14, 2018 -
Alumni call on MIT to champion artificial intelligence education
Leadership urged to consider societal and ethical questions alongside the technical.
February 9, 2018 -
Three EECS professors join leadership team
Saman Amarasinghe and Joel Voldman are named associate department heads; Nancy Lynch is associate department head for strategic directions, a new post.
January 12, 2018 -
Announcing the 2018 MIT Leader to Leader Fellows
A cohort of 20 staff members from across the Institute will participate in L2L, a nationally-recognized leadership development program.
November 1, 2017 -
Evelyn Wang joins leadership team in MechE
Mechanical engineering alumna and internationally recognized professor is the new associate head of the department.
September 6, 2017