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About the Provost
At MIT, the provost is in good companyProvost Anantha Chandrakasan serves as MIT’s chief academic and budget officer, driving excellence in education and research across the Institute with the support of the Office of the Provost. The provost’s team provides essential services for MIT faculty and staff—from campus planning to coordinating international activities to promoting the arts.
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I am deeply passionate about the academic mission of MIT to create breakthrough technologies, educate the next generation of leaders, and serve the country and the world.”
Provost Office Updates
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Creating AI that matters
How the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is shaping AI-sociotechnical systems for the future. -
Over 1,000 MIT students inspired to work toward climate solutions
Incoming students tested the climate simulation tool En-ROADS with the goal of creating “a healthier, safer, more prosperous, and more… -
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright ’85 visits MIT
Panel discussions focused on innovation in many forms of energy, then a tour of campus featured student research.
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Faculty resource for graduate student support
The GradSupport team in the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) provides direct support to grad… -
UROP mixer: Mentor sign up
This dynamic, expo-style event is all about creating meaningful connections between undergraduate… -
Call for nominations: MacVicar Faculty Fellows Program
Faculty colleagues are invited to recognize the exceptional teachers among their peers. -
Launch of search for next vice provost for the arts
The vice provost for the arts is charged with advancing the arts as a central pillar of MIT’s… -
MITHIC funding opportunities
Applications can now be submitted for the second round of funding for the MIT Human Insight…
Stories from across the Institute
At MIT, we empower excellenceJust as our culture of science and engineering permeates MIT, so does our commitment to creativity and free expression. The Provost’s Office supports individual achievement while promoting a strong sense of belonging which allows us to challenge our curiosities and thrive inclusively.
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A beacon of light
A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics. -
MIT geologists discover where energy goes during an earthquake
Based on mini “lab-quakes” in a controlled setting, the findings could help researchers assess the vulnerability of quake-prone regions. -
AI and machine learning for engineering design
Popular mechanical engineering course applies machine learning and AI theory to real-world engineering design.
