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To keep you informed, find the latest news, events, and reports coming out of our office—plus the provost’s Letters to the Community.

In virtual town hall, MIT leadership updates community on Covid-19 responses

News · As the MIT community adjusts to this unique period of separation and disruption, the Institute’s top leaders held an online “town hall” on Tuesday to answer some of the most frequent questions being asked by students, faculty, and staff.

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Commencement 2023 ceremony schedule

Letters · We write to share important updates about the schedule and format for MIT’s Commencement 2023 ceremonies.

The latest on negotiations with the GSU

Letters · We write to share updates on MIT’s negotiations with the Graduate Student Union (GSU).

Jonathan Schwarz appointed director of MIT Institutional Research

News · Former Provost Martin A. Schmidt named Jonathan D. Schwarz as the new director of MIT Institutional Research — a group within the Office of the Provost that provides high-quality data and analysis to the Institute, government entities, news organizations, and the broader community.

Investing in the future of MIT

Letters · Last October, President Reif shared news of the exceptional performance of MIT’s endowment, and announced that MIT would be drawing on newly available resources immediately to invest in strategic priorities.

Illuminating the successes and struggles of MIT Black history

News · The MIT Black History Project is documenting 150+ years of the Black experience at the Institute and beyond.

New MIT internships expand research opportunities in Africa

News · With new support from the Office of the Associate Provost for International Activities, MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) and the MIT-Africa program are expanding internship opportunities for MIT students at universities and leading academic research centers in Africa.

3 Questions: John Durant on the new MIT Museum at Kendall Square

News · To the outside world, much of what goes on at MIT can seem mysterious.

MIT welcomes eight MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2022-23

News · From space traffic to virus evolution, community journalism to hip-hop, this year’s cohort in the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Visiting Professors and Scholars Program will power an unprecedented range of intellectual pursuits during their time on the MIT campus.

MIT announces 2022 Bose grants for ambitious ideas

News · MIT Provost Cynthia Barnhart has announced three Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants to support bold research projects across diverse areas of study including biology, engineering, and the humanities.

3 Questions: Provost Cynthia Barnhart on MIT’s community of excellence

News · With the MIT values statement recently published and MIT’s Strategic Action Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion nearly complete, Provost Cynthia Barnhart provides her thoughts on the importance of diversity within the context of MIT’s commitment to excellence.

MIT to launch new Office of Research Computing and Data

News · As the computing and data needs of MIT’s research community continue to grow — both in their quantity and complexity — the Institute is launching a new effort to ensure that researchers have access to the advanced computing resources and data management services they need to do their best work.

2022 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

News · The Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar’s Office have announced this year’s Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellows: professor of mechanical engineering Kenneth Kamrin; professor of electrical engineering and computer science Jeffrey Lang; professor of earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences W. David McGee; and professor of chemistry Matthew Shoulders.

MIT ReACT welcomes first Afghan cohort to its largest-yet certificate program

News · Through the championing support of the faculty and leadership of the Afghan working group convened last September by Provost Martin Schmidt and chaired by Associate Provost for International Activities Richard Lester, MIT has come together to support displaced Afghan learners and scholars in a time of crisis.

Cynthia Barnhart named MIT Provost

News · Cynthia Barnhart SM ’86, PhD ’88, a longtime faculty member and MIT’s former chancellor, will be the Institute’s next provost, President L. Rafael Reif announced today.

Agustín Rayo named dean of SHASS

News · Agustín Rayo PhD ’01, an accomplished philosopher and experienced MIT administrator, has been named the new dean of the Institute’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS).

Q&A: John Dozier on the Strategic Action Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

News · The first draft of MIT’s Strategic Action Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was released in the spring of 2021.

Provost Martin Schmidt named president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

News · MIT Provost Martin Schmidt has been named as the 19th president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the nation’s oldest technological research university.

Landmark Bio, a biomanufacturing facility co-founded by MIT, breaks ground in Watertown Arsenal

News · On July 29, MIT Provost Martin A. Schmidt and Associate Provost Krystyn Van Vliet attended a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of Landmark Bio, a new 40,000-square foot biopharma manufacturing facility at The Arsenal on the Charles in Watertown, Massachusetts.

3 Questions: Martin Schmidt on MIT’s Strategic Action Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

News · Work on MIT’s Strategic Action Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion started last fall, and the plan’s first draft was released this past March.

Agustín Rayo named interim dean of SHASS

News · MIT Provost Martin A. Schmidt has named professor of philosophy Agustín Rayo PhD ’01 as interim dean of MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS), effective Aug. 18.

MIT welcomes six new assistant deans for diversity, equity, and inclusion

News · As an important step forward in MIT’s ongoing efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive community, the Institute has hired six new assistant deans, one in each school and in the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, to serve as diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals.

Invitations to powerful climate action at MIT Better World (Sustainability)

News · “We’re in an emergency, and we need a coordinated effort with all hands and all minds on deck trying to solve this problem.”

3 Questions: Defining the Institute’s values

News · MIT’s https://valuescommittee.mit.edu/has been charged by Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart and Provost Martin Schmidt with engaging the MIT community in the foundational work of developing a statement of shared values, one that is grounded in universal ideals but also speaks to MIT’s distinctive character and culture.

A fall semester welcome to undergraduates

News · On Monday, MIT welcomed undergraduates back to a new fall semester with the annual President’s Welcome Convocation.

MIT launches website to help with captioning media content

News · Earlier this year, Provost Martin Schmidt announced the settlement of a lawsuit against MIT brought by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) over the accessibility of MIT online audio and video content to persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

MIT’s second virtual town hall addresses the months ahead

News · Although many are eager to find out what MIT’s plans will be for reopening the campus, President L. Rafael Reif said Tuesday that those decisions should wait until more information is available about the Covid-19 virus and the effectiveness of various countermeasures or treatments.

3 Questions: David Friedrich on graduate student housing and financial support

News · At the start of the of 2019-20 academic year, Housing and Residential Services (HRS) began to work with the Eastgate Apartments community to prepare for the building’s closure and residents’ transition to new housing.

3 Questions: MIT’s Quality of Life Survey is here

News · MIT has launched the latest iteration of its Quality of Life Survey, a major project to solicit feedback from students, staff, and faculty about a full range of campus issues, from social concerns to academic and workplace matters.

John Dozier named Institute Community and Equity Officer

News · After a nationwide search, MIT has named John H. Dozier, an experienced higher-education leader with significant expertise in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as its new Institute Community and Equity Officer (ICEO).

3 Questions: John Dozier on Dialogues Across Difference

News · A new campus series intends to inspire conversation about building community across the Institute.

MIT inaugurates “Dialogues Across Difference” series

News · Featuring philosopher John Tomasi, a lecture and conversation event launches a set of community gatherings.

Boosting passenger experience and increasing connectivity at the Hong Kong International Airport

News · Students develop entrepreneurial mindsets and cultural competency in a startup boot camp.

MIT D-Lab students collaborate with adaptive design center in Mexico

News · Project helps make learning more accessible for children with multiple disabilities.

Is medicine ready for AI? Doctors, computer scientists, and policymakers are cautiously optimistic

News · With the artificial intelligence conversation now mainstream, the 2023 MIT-MGB AI Cures conference saw attendance double from previous years.

MIT community members who work to eradicate sexual violence recognized at 2023 Change-Maker Awards

News · Students and employees were celebrated for their efforts in combating sexual misconduct.

“No matter what, you showed up for one another here”

News · New graduates celebrate and receive long-awaited diplomas at the 2023 Commencement undergraduate ceremony.

John Durant to step down as MIT Museum director

News · Durant, who led the reimagining of MIT’s museum in Kendall Square, will leave his post after 18 years of service.

Novo Nordisk to support MIT postdocs working at the intersection of AI and life sciences

News · MIT-Novo Nordisk Artificial Intelligence Postdoctoral Fellows Program will support up to 10 postdocs annually over five years.

Transatlantic connections make the difference for MIT Portugal

News · The international partnership focuses on climate and sustainability.

3 Questions: International collaborations in a shifting geopolitical climate

News · Professor Fotini Christia, director of the MIT Sociotechnical Systems Research Center and chair of the International Advisory Committee, reflects on the committee’s work.

MIT welcomes Brian Deese as its next Institute Innovation Fellow

News · The former senior advisor to two U.S. presidents will focus on how to advance U.S. industrial strategy and address climate change.

Thirty-four community members receive 2023 MIT Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service

News · Prestigious awards recognize community support of MIT’s goals, values, and mission.

MIT scholars awarded seed grants to probe the social implications of generative AI

News · The 27 finalists will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.

MIT welcomes nine MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2023-24

News · Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars will enhance and enrich the MIT community through engagement with students and faculty.

MIT announces 2023 Bose Grants for daring new research

News · Grants fund studies of honeybee tracking, glass building materials, and defining excellence in human movement.

Solve Challenge Finals 2023: Action in service to the world

News · Global platform showcases social innovation technology and global leadership.

Morris Chang ’52, SM ’53 describes the secrets of semiconductor success

News · At MIT, a driving force in the chip-making industry discusses the rise of TSMC and Taiwan as a manufacturing center.

How to decarbonize the world, at scale

News · The MIT Energy Initiative’s Annual Research Conference highlights strategies for implementing large-scale reductions in the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Eric Evans to step down as director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory

News · Evans established new R&D mission areas, strengthened ties to the MIT community, and increased inclusion and education efforts.

Scholarship keeps John F. Kennedy’s legacy alive at MIT

News · In the 60 years since President Kennedy’s death, a scholarship in his name has sent generations of British students to study tuition-free at MIT and Harvard University.

Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks about nuclear power’s role at a critical moment in history

News · At MIT, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency addresses the world’s urgent energy and environmental challenges.

Judgment, reason, and the university

News · MIT’s Malick Ghachem extends the “Dialogues across Differences” lecture series with a talk about the past and present of university politics.

Michael John Gorman named MIT Museum director

News · Kathryn Wysocki Gunsch, the museum’s deputy director, will serve as interim director until Gorman takes up his post this summer.

3 Questions: The Climate Project at MIT

News · Vice Provost Richard Lester describes an emerging new initiative that will back climate efforts at the Institute and find outside partnerships to drive actionable innovation.

Letter to the MIT community: Announcing the Climate Project at MIT

News · President Kornbluth introduces a major campus-wide effort to solve critical climate problems with all possible speed.

MIT community members honored with 2024 Franklin Institute Awards

News · Vice Provost Paula Hammond and four others recognized for “dreaming up solutions to global challenges — advancing health, sustainability, and human connection.”

Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s inaugural chief innovation and strategy officer

News · Provost Barnhart describes the appointment as a "natural extension" of Chandrakasan's work to shape strategic priorities for MIT.

At Sustainability Connect 2024, a look at how MIT is decarbonizing its campus

News · Vice Provost Richard Lester introduced the Climate Project at MIT at the event.

New exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women

News · Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute, including Vice Provost for Faculty Paula Hammond.

2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

News · Professors Berggren, Campbell, Pollock, and Vaikuntanathan are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.

Visiting scholars from Ukraine kick off Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program

News · Ukrainian researchers and faculty will spend a semester at MIT during the two-year pilot program.

A revolutionary, bold educational endeavor for Belize

News · Using a pedagogical approach co-created by MIT Open Learning, Itz’at STEAM Academy pushes the boundaries of education.

Second round of seed grants awarded to MIT scholars studying the impact and applications of generative AI

News · The 16 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore generative AI’s impact on privacy, art, drug discovery, aging, and more.

Tackling cancer at the nanoscale

News · In MIT’s 2024 Killian Lecture, Vice Provost Paula Hammond described her groundbreaking work on nanoparticles.

Women in STEM — A celebration of excellence and curiosity

News · Vice Provost Paula Hammond shared her career journey at a MindHandHeart event.

MIT announces 2024 Bose Grants

News · The grants fund studies of green hydrogen production, fetal health-sensing fabric, basalt architecture, and shark-based ocean monitoring.

Community members receive 2024 MIT Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service

News · Staff members receive recognition for their exceptional support of the MIT community.

Mission directors announced for the Climate Project at MIT

News · Richard Lester, vice provost for international activities, has led the Climate Project’s formation.

Dimitris Bertsimas named vice provost for open learning

News · Leveraging more than 35 years of experience at MIT, Bertsimas will work with partners across the Institute to transform teaching and learning on and off campus.

Duane Boning named vice provost for international activities

News · Boning brings a spirit of curiosity and collaboration to his new role.

President Kornbluth welcomes the Class of 2028

News · Vice Provost Paula Hammond spoke at the President's Convocation.

MIT welcomes nine MLK Scholars for 2024-25

News · Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars enhance community through engagement with MIT students and faculty.

Misinformation is all around. How can we combat it?

News · In a lecture at MIT, Professor Adam Berinsky surveyed one of the thorniest ongoing problems in modern politics.

MIT to lead expansion of regional innovation network

News · National Science Foundation grant expected to help New England researchers translate discoveries to commercial technology.

Third Annual MIT Prize for Open Data Celebrates Researchers Across MIT

News · The third annual MIT Prize for Open Data was recently awarded to 10 individual and group research projects.

Artist and designer Es Devlin awarded Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT

News · Exploring biodiversity, linguistic diversity, and collective AI-generated poetry, her work will be honored with a $100K prize, artist residency, and public lecture at MIT in spring 2025.

A new focus on understanding the human element

News · The MIT Human Insight Collaborative will elevate the human-centered disciplines and unite the Institute’s top scholars to help solve the world’s biggest challenges.

Making a mark in the nation’s capital

News · Alumni and founders of MIT Washington Summer Internship Program reflect on three decades of impact.

Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program expands to invite Palestinian scholars

News · GMAF’s second international cohort will comprise up to 10 early- to mid-career Palestinian scholars for a two-year pilot fellowship program at MIT.

MIT affiliates awarded 2024 National Medals of Science, Technology

News · Vice Provost Paula Hammond, along with three other professors and an alumnus honored with nation’s highest awards for scientists and engineers.

Richard Locke PhD ’89 named dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management

News · A former faculty member, the accomplished scholar and energetic leader returns to the Institute with a broad vision and deep experience.

Commencement participation from employees

Letters · Commencement week is a time when we celebrate an important academic and research milestone for our graduating students.

MIT to ease masking, testing, attestation requirements

Letters · The Omicron surge now appears to be behind us. And while almost 4,500 of our MIT colleagues, classmates, and friends have tested positive since December, we are not aware of anyone in our community who has been hospitalized during that time due to Covid.

Exciting move for Krystyn Van Vliet

Letters · We write today to announce that Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Research Krystyn Van Vliet will step down effective October 10, 2022, to serve as the vice president for research and innovation at Cornell University.

MIT building access plan for the fall

Letters · We write with an update on our building access policy, which has spurred conversation across our community in recent days.