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MIT Briefing Book 2018 January edition Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Briefing Book © 2018, Massachusetts Institute of Technology January 2018 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 Senior Vice President and Secretary of the Corporation L. Rafael Reif R. Gregory Morgan Chancellor Vice President and Dean for Student Life Cynthia Barnhart Suzy Nelson Institute Community and Equity Officer Vice President for Communications Edmund Bertschinger Nathaniel W. Nickerson Director of Libraries Dean, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Chris Bourg Melissa Nobles Vice President for Information Systems and Technology Dean for Digital Learning John Charles Krishna Rajagopal Dean, School of Engineering Executive Vice President and Treasurer Anantha P. Chandrakasan Israel Ruiz Vice President and General Counsel Dean, School of Architecture and Planning Mark DiVincenzo Hashim Sarkis Chief Executive Officer, MIT Alumni Association Vice President of Open Learning Whitney T. Espich Sanjay Sarma Director, Lincoln Laboratory Provost Eric D. Evans Martin A. Schmidt Associate Provost Dean, Sloan School of Management Karen Gleason David C. Schmittlein Vice President for Human Resources Deputy Executive Vice President Lorraine A. Goffe Anthony P. Sharon Chancellor for Academic Advancement Vice President for Finance W. Eric L. Grimson Glen Shor Associate Provost Dean, School of Science Philip S. Khoury Michael Sipser Vice President Associate Provost Kirk D. Kolenbrander Krystyn Van Vliet Associate Provost Vice Chancellor Richard K. Lester Ian A. Waitz Vice President for Resource Development Vice President for Research Julie Lucas Maria T. Zuber MIT Briefing Book 3 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 61 Fields of Study 11 Research Support 62 Research Laboratories, Centers, and Programs 12 Campus Research Sponsors 65 Digital Learning 13 Department of Defense (DoD) 68 Academic and Research Affiliations 14 Department of Energy (DoE) 70 Education Highlights 16 National Institutes of Health (NIH) 72 Research Highlights 21 NASA 74 Faculty and Staff 31 National Science Foundation (NSF) 76 Faculty 31 Other Federal Agencies 78 Researchers 33 Nonprofit Organizations 80 Postdoctoral Scholars 34 Awards and Honors of Current Faculty and Staff 35 Section 5: Lincoln Laboratory 83 Award Highlights 36 Major Programs/Prototypes 86 Major Technology Transfers 87 Section 2: Major MIT Initiatives 37 Lincoln Laboratory Mission Areas 88 National Policy Initiatives 38 Lincoln Laboratory Technical Staff 90 Research Initiatives 44 Lincoln Laboratory’s Economic Impact 91 MIT/Lincoln Laboratory Interactions 92 Section 3: Students 49 Test Facilities and Field Sites 93 Undergraduate Students 51 Lincoln Laboratory Outreach Metrics 94 Graduate Students 52 Degrees 53 Section 6: MIT and Industry 95 Alumni 54 MIT Differentiators 97 Undergraduate Financial Aid 55 Industry Partners 97 Graduate Financial Aid 58 Selected Projects funded by Industry 98 Campus Research Sponsored by Industry 99 Entrepreneurship 100 Learning 101 Recruiting 102 MIT Briefing Book 5 6 MIT Briefing Book Section 7: Global Engagement 103 A Global Strategy for MIT 104 Capacity Building 105 Faculty and Research Collaboration 106 Other International Initiatives 110 Digital Learning 112 International Study Opportunities 112 MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives 114 International Students 116 International Alumni 118 International Scholars 119 Campus Research Sponsored by International Sponsors 120 Section 8: Service to Local and World Communities 121 Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center 122 Office of Government and Community Relations 123 Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab 124 MIT D-Lab 125 Local Programs 126 World Programs 128 Selected Service Projects 128 MIT Briefing Book 7 8 MIT Briefing Book Section 1 Facts and History Fields of Study 11 Research Laboratories, Centers, and Programs 12 Digital Learning 13 Academic and Research Affiliations 14 Education Highlights 16 Research Highlights 21 Faculty and Staff 31 Faculty 31 Researchers 33 Postdoctoral Scholars 34 Awards and Honors of Current Faculty and Staff 35 Award Highlights 36 MIT Briefing Book 9 approximately 4.6 million people, and generated Facts and History annual world sales of $1.9 trillion, or the equivalent The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of of the tenth-largest economy in the world in 2014. the world’s preeminent research universities, dedi- cated to advancing knowledge and educating students MIT has forged educational and research collabora- in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship tions with universities, governments, and companies that will best serve the nation and the world. It is throughout the world, and draws its faculty and known for rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge students from every corner of the globe. The result research, a diverse campus community, and its long- is a vigorous mix of people, ideas, and programs standing commitment to working with the public and dedicated to enhancing the world’s well-being. private sectors to bring new knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. MIT Campaign for a Better World Launched to the public in May 2016, the MIT William Barton Rogers, the Institute’s founding presi- Campaign for a Better World is a $5 billion fund- dent, believed that education should be both broad raising initiative that seeks to advance the Institute’s and useful, enabling students to participate in “the work on some of the most urgent global challenges humane culture of the community” and to discover facing humanity. The Campaign—which spans the and apply knowledge for the benefit of society. His breadth of MIT’s schools and departments, labs, emphasis on “learning by doing,” on combining and centers—is focusing MIT’s distinctive strengths liberal and professional education, and on the value in education, research, and innovation on six key of useful knowledge continues to be at the heart of priority areas: defining the future of human health MIT’s educational mission. through advances from the laboratory to the clinic; transforming our world through fundamental scien- MIT’s commitment to innovation has led to a host of tific research; addressing mankind’s critical environ- scientific breakthroughs and technological advances. mental and sustainability challenges; reimagining Achievements by the Institute’s faculty and gradu- education for the 21st-century learner; accelerating ates include the first chemical synthesis of penicillin the journey from idea to investment and investment and vitamin A, the development of inertial guidance to impact; and attracting extraordinary students and systems, modern technologies for artificial limbs, faculty to MIT and providing them with the tools and and the magnetic core memory that enabled the infrastructure to do their pioneering work. development of digital computers. Today, MIT is making a better world by focusing its strengths in As part of its commitment to strengthening the research, innovation, and education in such areas as: MIT core, the Campaign is increasing resources for the secrets of the brain and mind and the origins and undergraduate financial aid, graduate fellowships, evolution of life; practical solutions for environmental and professorships; reimagining residential living and sustainability, clean energy, and water and food educational spaces; transforming MIT’s presence in security; the convergence of disciplines in tackling the innovation hub of Kendall Square; and developing human health challenges, from disease prevention leading-edge research facilities such as MIT.nano. to personalized medicine to affordable health