Noelle E. Selin is Professor in the Institute for Data, Systems and Society (IDSS) and the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS). She served as director of MIT’s Technology and Policy Program from 2018-2023, and as Interim Director of IDSS from 2023-2024. Her research uses modeling and analysis to inform sustainability decision-making, focusing on issues involving air pollution, climate change, and hazardous substances such as mercury.
From extreme storms to historic wildfires to record heat, the consequences of climate change are accelerating—fast. The time for action is now.
Hanspeter Pfister is An Wang Professor of Computer Science in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. Before joining Harvard, he worked for over a decade at Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories where he was Associate Director and Senior Research Scientist.
AI. Machine learning. GPTs. Data-driven technologies are revolutionizing industries and reshaping how we work and live. While the opportunities these tools offer are profound, so are the challenges—ethical risks that must be addressed to unlock AI’s full societal potential. In this timely, hands-on program, you’ll gain the advanced skills you need to develop and deploy AI systems in ways that are ethical, responsible, and beneficial for all.
Dr.Jacqueline M. Wolfrum
Dr. Jacqueline M. Wolfrum is the Codirector of Biomanufacturing@MIT-CBI at the MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation. She also directs BioMAN, an industry-academic consortium focused on innovations and best practices in biomanufacturing, and she manages research activities focused on data analytics in biomanufacturing, continuous manufacturing, and cell therapy manufacturing.
AI is transforming processes across countless disciplines—and the sciences are no exception. In this high-impact three-day course, you’ll master a range of practical AI skills—including predictive modeling, large language models, and AI-driven experiment planning—to streamline and enhance your scientific research and uncover new insights.
Leverage powerful AI tools to create products and services that leave a lasting impression—and give your organization a competitive edge in the digital economy. In this dynamic three-day course, you’ll acquire the skills you need to develop AI-driven products that resonate with customers and stakeholders alike, backed by actionable design principles and empathy-driven insights.
Over five intensive days, Lynn worked with her peers to explore innovative solutions and strategies for a range of organizational challenges—including emergency and disaster response. Of note was a seminar on artificial intelligence (AI), where she discovered how AI can be integrated into TVA’s emergency response to improve training exercises and enhance the safety of the Tennessee Valley’s citizens.
In this dynamic two-day program designed for emerging and established women leaders, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to successfully make your next big career move—and develop a tailored action plan to help you meet your long-term professional goals.
Abdullah Almaatouq is an Assistant Professor at MIT. His research spans three streams: (1) studying and improving collective decision-making systems, such as teams, committees, and crowds; (2) examining metascientific questions to enhance research methods and practice in the social and behavioral sciences; and (3) developing research tools and infrastructure for broader use in the scientific community.