MIT Administration

James DiCarlo to head Department of Brain and Cognitive SciencesNew department head succeeds Mriganka Sur, who will lead the new Simons Center for the Social Brain at MIT.

MIT to launch Institute for Medical Engineering and ScienceBased in School of Engineering but spanning all of MIT, IMES will be led by Arup K. Chakraborty.

Five-year effort by Campus Energy Task Force saves MIT millions of dollars, kilowatt-hours

Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public commentInitiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.

$26.5 million Simons gift to catalyze autism research at MITCreates the Simons Center for the Social Brain

Robert van der Hilst named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary SciencesSucceeds Maria Zuber, who led department for the last eight years.

Michael W. Howard ’86 named vice president for financeMIT alumnus brings 20 years of experience at Fidelity, Deloitte.

Participants give kudos to online registration pilotThe paper-based process underwent a sea change this fall.

Robert Silbey, former MIT dean of science, dies at 71'Excellent teacher' spent 45 years as faculty member, administrator.

What’s next for engineering education?Dean of Engineering to share his views on engineering education in the face of increasing need for innovative technical leaders.

Kaiser to lead National Institute of General Medical SciencesCell biologist to start new position in spring 2012.

Corporation elects Israel Ruiz executive VP and treasurer

President Hockfield takes the long view during annual State of the Institute forumMIT on solid financial foundation despite uncertain economy.

Bulović named director of the Microsystems Technology LaboratoriesAssumes role previously held by Chandrakasan.

MIT releases endowment figures for 2011

Fink named RLE directorSucceeds Shapiro to lead one of the Institute’s oldest interdepartmental labs

Agarwal named CSAIL directorSucceeds Zue to lead the Institute’s largest interdisciplinary lab

MIT and Skolkovo Foundation announce collaborationJoint effort to establish graduate research university in Russia as part of new innovation city of Skolkovo

Chandrakasan named head of electrical engineering and computer scienceSucceeds Grimson as leader of MIT's largest academic department

MIT 2030 website launchedWill communicate process for ongoing campus development, renovation and renewal, and provide vehicle for sharing ideas

Israel Ruiz nominated as MIT’s next executive VP and treasurerCorporation to vote on appointment at Oct. 14 meeting

Corporation elects new membersNine term members will serve for five years on MIT’s board of trustees.

Slideshow: Doctoral hooding ceremonyNew PhD, ScD recipients honored at annual ceremony.

Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and researchNew dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.

Theresa M. Stone to step down as Executive VP, Treasurer‘A great friend of MIT’ will conclude nearly five years of administrative service.

MIT sells $750 million in taxable bonds at historically low rateProceeds will support long-term campus development

MIT moves forward with rezoning petition for Kendall SquarePlan reflects Institute commitment to continued innovation, community building and options for academic growth

Joichi Ito named director of MIT Media LabTechnology entrepreneur and Internet freedom advocate succeeds Frank Moss.