Issue: Winter 2001
COVER STORY: The Art of Dialogue
Dialogue expert William Isaacs says that problems between people often stem from an inability to conduct a successful dialogue.
Charming Company
Building a successful firm requires good communication skills, says Ken Morse, who is teaching networking skills at the Sloan School.
Creating Communicators
Public speaking is a great skill to have in life, say members of MIT's Debate Team, where in the past year membership has nearly tripled.
Saying Thanks
Niel Robertson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, recently gave MIT $431,000 in honor of his parents.
Campaign Update
The Campaign for MIT speeds past the $1 billion milestone.
Sharing The Success
High-tech entrepreneur Joe Chung, ’89, recently established a $600,000 fund to honor a former professor at MIT’s Media Lab.
Changing Habits
Ann Graybiel, an MIT professor of brain and cognitive sciences, hopes her efforts will yield remedies for unwanted habits.
The Hearing Arts
Saul Simon lost his hearing. Then he got a cochlear implant and can hear again thanks to MIT Research Scientist Donald Eddington.
Blacksmith Shop
Dozens at MIT are learning the ancient craft of blacksmithing.
Thinking Small
Architecture Prof. Jan Wampler and 11 grad students designed a 50-unit housing community in Turkey.
Research Briefs
Work with serotonin may someday yield strategies for overcoming brain disorders, and more.
Acting Professionally
Freshman Stephen Samouhos is a professional actor who has landed lead roles off-Broadway.
Smart Talk
Visiting Assoc. Prof. Irene Pepperberg says her African Gray parrot is so smart she is now teaching him to go online.
Hanging Up The Tie
Experts at the Sloan School say business predictions for the 21st century include more casual dressing for men.
