After more than a decade of successes, ESI’s work will spread out across the Institute
John Fernandez will step down as head of the Environmental Solutions Initiative, as its components will become part of the Climate Project and other entities.
Melding data, systems, and society
A new book from Professor Munther Dahleh details the creation of a unique kind of transdisciplinary center, uniting many specialties through a common need for data science.
The scholar-warrior: How Erik Lin-Greenberg bridges academia and Air Force intelligence
MIT political scientist and U.S. Air Force Reserve squadron commander brings unique perspective to both the classroom and the military, leading enlisted personnel while researching the future of warfare.
Shaping the future through systems thinking
Ananda Santos Figueiredo, a senior in climate system science and engineering, is charting her own course of impact.
Usha Lee McFarling named director of the Knight Science Journalism Program
McFarling, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and national science correspondent for STAT, was a 1992-93 Knight Science Journalism Fellow.
Philip Khoury to step down as vice provost for the arts
The professor of history expanded MIT’s arts infrastructure and championed its arts faculty, while providing new opportunities for students and faculty.
Kripa Varanasi named faculty director of the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation
The interfacial engineering expert and prolific entrepreneur will help faculty and students take breakthroughs from lab to market.
Shaping future generations of STEM professionals through mentorship
Two MIT staff members were recently recognized with U.S. presidential awards for STEM mentoring, underscoring their invaluable service to the Institute community and to future scholars.
Cem Tasan to lead the Materials Research Laboratory
Metallurgist brings experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and close engagement with industry.
Rohit Karnik named director of J-WAFS
The mechanical engineering professor will lead MIT’s only program specifically focused on water and food for human need.
David McGee named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Specialist in paleoclimate and geochronology is known for contributions to education and community.
Driving innovation, from Silicon Valley to Detroit
Doug Field SM ’92, Ford’s chief of EVs and digital design, leads the legacy carmaker into the software-enabled, battery-propelled future.
David Darmofal SM ’91, PhD ’93 named vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education
Longtime AeroAstro professor brings deep experience with academic and student life.
Faces of MIT: Melissa Smith PhD ’12
The associate leader in the Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group at Lincoln Laboratory strongly believes in the power of collaboration and how it seeds innovation.
Karl Berggren named faculty head of electrical engineering in EECS
Professor who develops technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with photonics and electronic devices succeeds Joel Voldman.