Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
Anantha P. Chandrakasan is “Committed to Caring” for redefining mentorship through presence and perspective.
How the program's biggest fans came full circle and took the helm.
Biology PhD student Giselle Valdes studies stem cell regeneration while encouraging aspiring students and researchers.
Heiman, who studies neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s, will lead the institute beginning July 1.
Associate Professor Daniel “Danny” Hidalgo, a political scientist who studies elections, democracy, and political behavior in Latin America, is honored as “Committed to Caring” for graduate student mentorship.
At the 25th IDEAS Social Innovation Incubator Showcase and Awards, 21 student-led ventures joined 1,200 alumni-led ventures tackling the world’s most pressing problems through social entrepreneurship.
Through mentorship, enthusiasm, and a global perspective, Gabi Hott Soares supports student leaders at MIT.
“We cannot be effective scientists if we are unhappy or unhealthy outside of the lab,” says “Committed to Caring” honoree Sara Prescott.
MIT professors Amos Winter and Nikolai Zeldovich are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
Offering substantial prize funding alongside workshops, classes, and mentorship, the initiative helps translate early-stage biotech research into venture-ready innovation.
Design leader brings extensive interdisciplinary track record to key role supporting faculty across the Institute.
With a focus on metallurgy and fabrication, Pappalardo Apprentices assist their peers with machining, hand-tool use, brainstorming, and more, while expanding their own skills.