ESI

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts on MIT's main campus, ESI is powered by a lean staff working closely with students and faculty across the full spectrum of disciplines. Led by architecture professor John E. Fernandez, a leading scholar in the emerging field of urban metabolism, ESI is advised by students, faculty, alumni, and thought leaders from many sectors of society... ESI was founded in 2014 and charged by MIT President L. Rafael Reif with leading the Institute's "drive to increase fundamental knowledge and accelerate progress towards solutions around environment, climate, and human society." ESI's inaugural director, Susan Solomon, launched the seed grant program, laid the groundwork for the undergraduate Environment and Sustainability Minor, and led the search that culminated in the appointment of current ESI Director John E. Fernandez... ESI fosters effective communication and engagement with the greater world through various forums connecting the MIT community with diverse..

Also known as: environmental solutions

Primary location: Cambridge United States