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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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Care in the midst of pressure
Anantha P. Chandrakasan is “Committed to Caring” for redefining mentorship through presence and perspective. -
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, “Massachusetts can absolutely lead”
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the… -
A tiny ingestible sensor can measure temperature from inside the body
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
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MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node Leadership Update
Bruce Tidor, professor of biological engineering and computer science, will be the new faculty… -
Announcing the Committee on Exploring Master’s-Only Programs
The committee is designed to help MIT evaluate the academic objectives, benefits, and criteria that… -
New leadership for SMART
Chris Zegras, professor of mobility and urban planning, will serve as the next CEO and director of… -
New fund to support critical research needs
We write to announce the establishment of the Institute Research Continuity and Transition Fund. -
Announcing the MIT Co-op Planning Committee
The committee will explore a new avenue for undergraduates to gain real-world, hands-on learning…
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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Building a scholarly community
The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion. -
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.
