The Writers: Mary Speare

Energy Solutions

John and Jane Bradley of Manchester, MA, make a gift to support the development of biofuels.

Inspired by the effects of global warming, Mitchell Joachim saw a compelling need to meet the world’s energy needs by designing a house that’s grown instead of built. Photo: Bob Handelman
Spring 2007

Beyond Green Design

Mitchell Joachim, an MIT architect, says people may one day grow their houses instead of building them.

Ted ’55 and Mary Papastavros recently established a scholarship to support first-generation college students. Photo: Ed Quinn
Fall 2005

Creating Opportunity

Ted ‘55 and Mary Papastavros of Weston, Ma., endow a scholarship for first-generation college students.

Clay Struve, who loved living in his fraternity, gives MIT $99,000 to help others build bonds. Photo: Roark Johnson
Fall 2005

Gift of Gratitude

Clay Struve of Chicago, who loved living in his fraternity, gives MIT $99,000 to help others build bonds.