MIT Briefing Book 2019 September edition Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Briefing Book © 2019, Massachusetts Institute of Technology September 2019 Cover images: Christopher Harting Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307 Telephone Number 617.253.1000 Website http://web.mit.edu/ The Briefing Book is researched and written by a variety of MIT faculty and staff, in particular the members of the Office of the Provost’s Institutional Research group, Industrial Liaison Program, Student Financial Services, and the MIT Washington Office. Executive Editors Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research [email protected] David Goldston, Director, MIT Washington Office [email protected] Editors Shirley Wong [email protected] Lydia Snover, to whom all questions should be directed [email protected] 2 MIT Briefing Book MIT Senior Leadership President Dean, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences L. Rafael Reif Melissa Nobles Chancellor Dean for Digital Learning Cynthia Barnhart Krishna Rajagopal Director of Libraries Executive Vice President and Treasurer Chris Bourg Israel Ruiz Dean, School of Engineering Dean, School of Architecture and Planning Anantha P. Chandrakasan Hashim Sarkis Vice President and General Counsel Vice President for Open Learning Mark DiVincenzo Sanjay Sarma Chief Executive Officer, MIT Alumni Association Provost Whitney T. Espich Martin A. Schmidt Director, Lincoln Laboratory Dean, Sloan School of Management Eric D. Evans David C. Schmittlein Vice President and Secretary of the Corporation Deputy Executive Vice President Suzanne L. Glassburn Anthony P. Sharon Vice President for Human Resources Vice President for Finance Ramona Allen (effective October 1) Glen Shor Chancellor for Academic Advancement Vice President for Information Systems and Technology W. Eric L. Grimson Mark Silis Dean, MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman Dean, School of Science College of Computing Michael Sipser Daniel Huttenlocher Associate Provost Associate Provost Krystyn Van Vliet Timothy Jamison Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education Associate Provost Ian A. Waitz Philip S. Khoury Vice President for Research Associate Provost Maria T. Zuber Richard K. Lester To Be Appointed: Vice President for Resource Development Institute Community and Equity Officer Julie Lucas Vice President for Communications Vice President and Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson 3 MIT Briefing Book MIT Washington Office The MIT Washington Office was established in 1991 to provide a presence in the nation’s capital for MIT, one of the country’s premier academic institutions with a long history of contributing to U.S. leader- ship in science and technology. A part of the MIT President’s Office, the Washington Office works closely with the Institute’s senior leaders to develop and advance policy positions on R&D and education issues. The office also supports major MIT initiatives in areas where national policy is being developed, currently including advanced manufacturing and the innovation ecosystem; the convergence of the life, engineering and physical sciences; energy; the envi- ronment; and innovative educational technologies. MIT students work with the Washington Office to gain hands-on experience in the science and technology policy-making process. Staff Director David Goldston Assistant Director Philip H. Lippel Senior Policy Advisor Kate Stoll Address MIT Washington Office 820 First Street, NE, Suite 610 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone Number 202.789.1828 Fax Number 202.789.1830 Website http://dc.mit.edu/ 4 MIT Briefing Book Contents Section 1: Facts and History 9 Section 4: Campus Research 55 Fields of Study 12 Research Support 56 Research Laboratories, Centers, and Programs 13 Campus Research Sponsors 60 Digital Learning 14 Department of Defense (DoD) 61 Academic and Research Affiliations 15 Department of Energy (DoE) 63 Education Highlights 17 National Institutes of Health (NIH) 65 Research Highlights 21 NASA 67 Faculty and Staff 25 National Science Foundation (NSF) 69 Faculty 25 Other Federal Agencies 71 Researchers 27 Nonprofit Organizations 73 Postdoctoral Scholars 28 International Scholars 29 Section 5: Lincoln Laboratory 75 Awards and Honors of Current Faculty and Staff 30 Lincoln Laboratory—Past and Future 77 Award Highlights 31 Major Programs/Prototypes 79 Major Technology Transfers 80 Section 2: Major MIT Initiatives 33 Lincoln Laboratory Mission Areas 81 National Policy Initiatives 34 Lincoln Laboratory Technical Staff 82 Research Initiatives 36 Lincoln Laboratory’s Economic Impact 82 MIT/Lincoln Laboratory Interactions 83 Section 3: Students 39 Test Facilities and Field Sites 84 Undergraduate Students 41 Lincoln Laboratory Outreach Metrics 85 Graduate Students 43 International Students 44 Section 6: MIT and Industry 87 Degrees 46 MIT Differentiators 89 Alumni 47 Industry Partners 89 Undergraduate Financial Aid 48 Selected Projects funded by Industry 90 Graduate Financial Aid 52 Campus Research Sponsored by Industry 91 Entrepreneurship 92 Learning 93 Recruiting 94 5 MIT Briefing Book 6 MIT Briefing Book Section 7: Global Engagement 95 A Global Strategy for MIT 96 New Review Process for ‘Elevated-Risk’ International Proposals 96 International Initiatives 96 International Education Opportunities 100 Digital Learning 102 MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives 103 Section 8: Service to Local and World Communities 105 Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center 106 Office of Government and Community Relations 108 Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab 108 MIT D-Lab 109 Local Programs 111 World Programs 113 7 MIT Briefing Book 8 MIT Briefing Book Section 1 Facts and History Fields of Study 12 Research Laboratories, Centers, and Programs 13 Digital Learning 14 Academic and Research Affiliations 15 Education Highlights 17 Research Highlights 21 Faculty and Staff 25 Faculty 25 Researchers 27 Postdoctoral Scholars 28 International Scholars 29 Awards and Honors of Current Faculty and Staff 30 Award Highlights 31 9 MIT Briefing Book and the magnetic core memory that enabled the Facts and History development of digital computers. Today, MIT is making a better world by focusing its strengths in The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of research, innovation, and education in such areas as: the world’s preeminent research universities, dedi- the secrets of the brain and mind and the origins and cated to advancing knowledge and educating students evolution of life; practical solutions for environmental in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship sustainability, clean energy, and water and food that will best serve the nation and the world. It is security; the convergence of disciplines in tackling known for rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge human health challenges, from disease prevention research, a diverse campus community, and its long- to personalized medicine to affordable health care; standing commitment to working with the public and improved innovation and entrepreneurship systems private sectors to bring new knowledge to bear on the that speed ideas to impact; and pedagogical innova- world’s great challenges. tion on campus and online thanks to new avenues in the science of learning and cutting-edge digital tools. William Barton Rogers, the Institute’s founding presi- dent, believed that education should be both broad University research is one of the mainsprings of and useful, enabling students to participate in “the growth in an economy that is increasingly defined humane culture of the community” and to discover by technology. A study released by MIT in December and apply knowledge for the benefit of society. His 2015 estimated that MIT graduates had founded at emphasis on “learning by doing,” on combining least 30,000 active companies. These firms employed liberal and professional education, and on the value approximately 4.6 million people, and generated of useful knowledge continues to be at the heart of annual world sales of $1.9 trillion, or the equivalent MIT’s educational mission. of the tenth-largest economy in the world in 2014. MIT’s commitment to innovation has led to a host of MIT has forged educational and research collabora- scientific breakthroughs and technological advances. tions with universities, governments, and companies Achievements by the Institute’s faculty and gradu- throughout the world, and draws its faculty and ates include the first chemical synthesis of penicillin students from every corner of the globe. The result and vitamin A, the development of inertial guidance is a vigorous mix of people, ideas, and programs systems, modern technologies for artificial limbs, dedicated to enhancing the world’s well-being. 10 MIT Briefing Book Facts and History Two of MIT’s current major endeavors contributing Support for the Campaign from MIT’s alumni and to MIT’s continued commitment to the evolution of friends has been directed toward such areas as educa- education and research are the MIT Campaign for a tion, machine learning and health care, water and Better World and the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman food security, autism research, human and machine College of Computing. They are described below: intelligence, and urbanization. Across campus, new teaching, learning, and research spaces are providing MIT Campaign for a Better World MIT’s faculty and students with the advanced facili- The MIT Campaign for a Better World is a $6 billion ties they need. Further, donor support means that fundraising initiative that seeks to advance