Updates
To keep you informed, find the latest news, events, and reports coming out of our office—plus the provost’s Letters to the Community.
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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 sustainable world.” -
Faculty resource for graduate student support
The GradSupport team in the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) provides direct support to grad students, as well as expert advice to faculty and staff. -
UROP mixer: Mentor sign up
This dynamic, expo-style event is all about creating meaningful connections between undergraduate students and UROP mentors. -
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. -
Call for nominations: MacVicar Faculty Fellows Program
Faculty colleagues are invited to recognize the exceptional teachers among their peers. -
By attracting the world’s sharpest talent, MIT helps keep the US a step ahead
MIT is a global community whose international engagement bestows benefits well beyond the Cambridge campus. -
What does the future hold for generative AI?
At the inaugural MGAIC Symposium, researchers and business leaders discussed potential advancements centered on this powerful technology. -
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 mission, providing vision, strategy, and advocacy for the arts at the Institute. -
MITHIC funding opportunities
Applications can now be submitted for the second round of funding for the MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC). -
New policy on employee conflict of commitment
The letter announces a new streamlined system, MyCOI-OPA+, for consolidated reporting of financial conflicts of interest and outside professional activities, as well as a Conflict of Commitment policy that applies to all Institute employees. -
Update on Paula Hammond’s new role
I write to provide you with details on Executive Vice Provost Paula Hammond’s expanded portfolio of responsibilities within the Provost’s Office.