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Hockfield asks MIT to solve world's woes

At her inauguration as MIT's 16th president May 6, Susan Hockfield announced a new initiative on energy and the environment and said MIT should work to help "tackle humanity's most urgent problems." May 6, 2005

Inauguration in photographs

A photo gallery of events surrounding the inauguration of MIT president Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

Thousands party hearty

Driving rain and high winds did not stop more than 3,000 people from making the trek to Johnson Athletics Center to attend the Uncommon Block Party, the culminating event of a week of activities celebrating MIT's newly inaugurated 16th president, Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

Inaugural address

Transcript of inaugural address given by Susan Hockfield, 16th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, delivered May 6, 2005. May 6, 2005

Art, technology links explored

MIT faculty discussed political, personal and practical aspects of the relationship between art and technology in a symposium held May 4 to honor the inauguration of President Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

Robot 'zoo' is a class act

Icarus and Mostly Harmless were among the machines on hand at a robotic "petting zoo" May 5 held in honor of the inauguration of President Susan Hockfield. May 6, 2005

Inaugural invocation

The Rev. Amy McCreath, MIT's Episcopal chaplain, gave the invocation at the inauguration of Susan Hockfield as the Institute's 16th president on Friday, May 6, in Killian Court. May 9, 2005

Musical tribute

"Chorus From Pindar," for unison choir and four brass players, was composed by Institute Professor John Harbison for the installation of Susan Hockfield as president of MIT. May 11, 2005

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"Science Friction" - "While that other university on the Charles was mired in ugliness over why more women don't succeed in science, MIT was hailing a new era with its first woman president. But for Susan Hockfield, who's devoted her career to understanding how the brain works, the rising debate is more than academic. It's her life." - Boston Globe Magazine, May 1, 2005

Uncommon | In common - Inauguration of MIT President Susan Hockfield, May 6, 2005

MIT Presidents' inaugural addresses

MIT President Susan Hockfield - Official web site

MIT Presidency - News stories from the MIT News Office

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