In the fourth episode of Women in Leadership, Public Speaking and Body Language: Convey your Message Effectively , MIT Professor Anna Frebel, a dedicated astronomer and certified breathwork coach, discusses the importance of preparing a polished presentation and creating a story that your audience will remember. Listen for insights on maintaining composure and leaving a lasting impression on your audience ..read more

Welcome to episode three of MIT’s Professional Education series in Data Leadership with Dr. Abel Sanchez and Prof. John R. Williams. Dr. Abel Sanchez, Executive Director of the Geospatial Data Center at MIT, and Prof. John R. Williams, Director of the Geospatial Data Center at MIT, open this episode on data leadership by stressing the importance of smaller teams, trusting the people you hire, and how a “5-year plan” needs to be fully adaptable to the ever-changing environment. Join us as we explore how the vision from 20 years ago has shifted and how it is crucial to choose a framework that su ..read more

Welcome to episode two of MIT Professional Education’s Data Leadership with Dr. Abel Sanchez and Prof. John R. Williams. In this episode, we explore solutions to problems obstructing the digitization of different processes and organizations. A huge factor that slows the digitizing progress in a company is bureaucracy, where policies either create a bottleneck or a pathway for technological revitalization or revolution. Dr. Sanchez finishes with insights into the history of open-source software such as GitHub, where coders, software developers, and engineers create innovative ways of producing ..read more

The complete digitization of an organization is inevitable in today’s rapidly evolving technological world. As seemingly daily technological advances are made, there can be resistance to the willingness to adopt these valuable tools into an organization. Sometimes slow change is inherent and is deeply rooted in the mentality of “what’s worked” versus “what’s possible.” Leaders at the C-suite level have a tremendous task: Creating a vision for the future while aligning these emerging tools with company culture and values. Dr. Abel Sanchez, Executive Director of the Geospatial Data Center at MIT ..read more

We want to welcome you to MIT Professional Education’s podcast series, Data Leadership. In this podcast series, renowned MIT Faculty members Dr. Abel Sanchez, Executive Director of the Geospatial Data Center, and Prof. John R. Williams, Director of the Geospatial Data Center, delve into the convergence of C-suite executives and emerging technologies. They explore how organizational leaders, from the top-down (not necessarily the down-up), must strategize to embrace new technology for digital transformation. It’s necessary to harness data generated by these technologies to address the dynamic d ..read more

Almost three quarters of mothers work in the United States. However, mothers who work must navigate unique challenges in this balancing act. Gain understanding of the nuances, obstacles, and victories of working mothers. In this episode we are joined by Kristala L. Jones Prather, mother of two, Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Department Executive Officer at MIT. Kristala shares her experiences, both professional and personal, of working as an MIT Professor while raising children. She gives her insight onto the nuanced inequalities, expectations, and sacrifices that working mothers face ..read more

Despite notable progress toward achieving gender equality, women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Although some positive changes have occurred in recent times, there is still a significant need to dispel the fallacy that the gender gap in STEM is a result of innate ability, rather than societal influences and situations. In this episode of Women in Leadership, we spoke with Kerri Cahoy, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Chair of MIT’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee. She shared her ..read more

Join us in conversations with a selection of the MIT faculty members who instruct the MIT Professional Education course, “Women in Leadership: Becoming an Agent of Change.” Each instructor has a different background, both professionally and personally, which shapes their view of allyship. Professor Kara Blackburn is a Senior Lecturer of Managerial Communication at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and she discusses how men can support their female colleagues along with Edward Schiappa, Professor of Humanities and Co-chair of the Gender Equity Committee of the School of Humanities, Arts, & ..read more

Welcome to the "Women in Leadership" podcast series from MIT Professional Education, a space dedicated to inspiring and supporting women in leadership roles. In this podcast series, we'll be speaking with numerous experts who will share their insights and advice on how to navigate common challenges faced by women in leadership, as well as how to foster the development of aspiring professionals. Join us, as we explore the world of women and leadership in this exciting and necessary conversation. Click here for more information on the MIT Professional Education “Women in Leadership: Becoming an ..read more

2022 was a landmark year for rocket launching. Over 180 rockets were launched into space last year—that’s roughly one rocket every other day. How did we get this far, and why are we launching so many rockets into space? MIT space technology experts Prof. Alessandro Golkar and Prof. Olivier de Weck elaborate on rocket launches, industries taking advantage of the new space economy, and Italian salami. The conversation is certainly as entertaining as it sounds! Listen to the podcast episode to learn about innovative solutions to a more sustainable rocket launch future ..read more