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The Office of the Vice Chancellor advances academic innovation and fosters the growth of every MIT student, empowering them to make a positive impact at MIT and beyond.

News

Bringing manufacturing back to America, one fab lab at a time

A collaborative network of makerspaces has spread from MIT across the country, helping communities make their own products.

Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage

New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity.

Four from MIT awarded 2025 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.

Updates

New vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education

Chancellor Melissa Nobles announced that David L. Darmofal SM '91, PhD '93, Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has accepted our offer to serve as the next vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education.

Congrats to Kim Benard!

Kim Benard, Associate Dean and Director of Distinguished Fellowship and Academic Excellence in CAPD, has been selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

OGE Announces Administrative Tool and Reorganization

Associate Dean and Director of the OGE shares two exciting updates on how the office will serve our graduate student body, administrators, and faculty.