Issue: Summer 2007

COVER STORY: A Genius for Leadership

MIT’s amazing students believe they can change the world. At this institution, the best students on the planet are solving problems, sparking innovative solutions, and leading the way into society.

Value of the Arts
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer say the arts are essential because they help expand the mind.

Master Stroke
Richard Resch makes a gift to crew — the sport that first brought him to MIT.

Unleashing Potential
Jeffrey Newton, MIT’s new vice president for resource development, hopes to further the Institute’s mission.

Breaking Robert’s Rules
Prof. Larry Susskind writes an alternative to Robert’s Rules of Order.

Choices Matter
Prof. Suzanne Berger examines what companies are doing to make it in today’s global economy.

Tailoring Treatments
Asst. Prof. Michael Hemann is working to boost the effectiveness of cancer therapies.

Safe At Sea
Prof. Paul Sclavounos designs floating windmills that are safe even in hurricane force conditions.

MIT Leading the Way
Prof. Leon Glicksman says MIT should be at the forefront of researching ways for all new buildings to use less energy.

At Home at MIT
Anita Leyfell establishes a fund in honor of her late husband, an MIT librarian.