Writing & Speeches
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Video transcript: Tensions on campus
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Hello, everyone.
The profound ongoing tragedy in the Middle East is having painful repercussions on our campus.
I know that all of us feel deep sorrow over all the terrible human suffering that has occurred, and that…
- Letter to the Community
Today’s protest and counterprotest
Dear members of the MIT community,
I want to describe some events that occurred at MIT today and reflect briefly on what they mean for our community.
As many of you know,…
- Letter to the Community
Inviting you to MIT Generative AI Week
Dear members of the MIT community,
I’m delighted to invite you to join us for MIT Generative AI Week, a series of events to be held on campus, November 28–30, 2023.
These…
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Video transcript: How we treat each other
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When I last spoke with you about the awful tragedy unfolding between Israel and the Palestinians, I expressed the fear that the rhetoric on our own campus might escalate to the point of personal attacks or harassment.
I had…
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Video transcript: Our community and the violence in Israel and Gaza
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Good afternoon, everyone –
Since Saturday, perhaps like many of you, I’ve been absorbed by the shocking news and immense, escalating tragedy in Israel and Gaza. Beyond the headlines, the news has also come to me through anguished letters…
- Letter to the Community
Moungi Bawendi awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Dear members of the MIT community,
We woke up this morning to some wonderful news:
Moungi Bawendi, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel…