MIT’s place in the world
MIT’s reach in research and education extends far beyond Cambridge — so global engagement was a natural topic for a Thursday symposium keyed to the inauguration of President L. Rafael Reif. Nearly two dozen MIT faculty, students and alumni spoke about their own international experiences, what they learned, and what MIT can offer the rest of the world. The symposium, at Kresge Auditorium, was the second of three held this week as part of the inauguration celebration.The topic was a fitting one for a president who has been an integral part of MIT’s efforts to connect with the world at large. “No one has been more deeply engaged in promoting MIT’s global mission than he has,” said Associate Provost Philip Khoury, who opened the symposium.Though programs such as MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) and edX have brought new attention to MIT’s participation in global education, MIT is hardly a newcomer to international...