institute announcements

Corporation elects new members, chairJohn Reed is formally elected chair; 8 term members and 3 life members are also appointed

Obama intends to nominate Suresh as next NSF directorThe MIT engineering dean would lead the independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research.

Sylvia T. Ceyer named head of Department of ChemistryThe specialist in surface science will succeed Timothy Swager, effective July 1

MIT explores plans for enlivening Kendall SquareDiscussions begin within MIT and Cambridge communities.

MIT receives 3 Cambridge awardsInstitute is honored for historical preservation and sustainability

MIT, NSTAR team up on energy-efficiency program'MIT Efficiency Forward' aims to cut the Institute's electricity use by 15 percent over three years

Environmental Research Council issues reportCouncil is asked to develop plan to establish MIT Environmental Initiative

Rivest wins faculty’s Killian AwardMIT encryption pioneer recognized for ‘extraordinary’ contributions in computer science

Forging a digital MITLetter from Vice President for Finance Israel Ruiz on updates to administrative systems

Stubbe wins prestigious Welch AwardProfessor of chemistry and biology honored for her work on enzymes involved in DNA and RNA synthesis

Water emergency is overAffected communities now have clean tap water; instructions given for flushing pipes

Diamond nominated for Federal Reserve postMIT economist and Institute Professor is Obama’s choice for the U.S. central bank’s seven-person board of governors.

Esther Duflo wins Clark medalMIT’s influential poverty researcher heralded as best economist under age 40.

MIT to file amicus brief in intellectual-property caseInstitute will support Stanford in asking U.S. Supreme Court to review dispute that could undermine technology-transfer system.

Faculty approve flexible engineering degree for undergraduatesApproval of AeroAstro program adds a new dimension to engineering education.

Fund helps energy efficiency bloom across campusAlumni gifts support the greening of MIT, and the resulting savings are being reinvested in similar projects.

Engineering, science and management graduate programs continue to excelMIT tops several disciplines in U.S. News & World Report annual rankings

Letter to the community on MIT’s financial conditionPresident Susan Hockfield credits community efforts, research funding for putting MIT on a ‘stable path.’

John Reed nominated to chair MIT CorporationPending his election in June, the retired chairman and CEO of Citigroup will succeed Dana Mead.

Bill Gates to visit MIT on April 21In a presentation at Kresge Auditorium, the philanthropist will discuss the importance of service.