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.

Arlene and Harold Schnitzer say involvement in the arts is key. Photo: David Butow

Value of the Arts

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

It was crew that first brought Richard Resch to MIT. Photo: Courtesy Richard Resch

Master Stroke

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

Jeffrey Newton, MIT's new vice president for resource development, says he's been both impressed and slightly amazed by MIT. Photo: Ed Quinn

Unleashing Potential

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

Prof. Suzanne Berger says “focusing just on cheap labor is never a winning strategy.” Photo: Ed Quinn

Choices Matter

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

Asst. Prof. Michael Hemann is working to boost the effectiveness of cancer therapies. Photo: Ed Quinn

Tailoring Treatments

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

Prof. Paul Sclavounos designs floating windmills that are safe even in hurricane-force conditions. Photo: Ed Quinn

Safe at Sea

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

Prof. Leon Glicksman says MIT should be at the forefront of researching ways for all new buildings to use less energy. Photo: Ed Quinn

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.

Anita Leyfell recently made a gift of thanks to MIT, because the Institute welcomed her husband when he immigrated.

At Home at MIT

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