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Whether you’re a prospective student or a tourist visiting the Boston area, we invite you to explore our dynamic campus and experience firsthand how MIT is making a better world .

MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston. The main entrance is 77 Massachusetts Avenue.

For maps and questions, stop by the Information Center in Room 7-121, inside the main entrance on the right. Office hours are 9–5, Monday–Friday, excluding legal and Institute holidays .

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MIT's main entrance, 77 Massachusetts Avenue. 

MIT Undergraduate Admissions runs information sessions and tours for prospective students Monday through Friday. Campus tours are open to the general public and are led by current students. You can also stroll the campus on your own using our self-guided walking tour.

Prospective undergraduate students

Prospective graduate students usually arrange visits through the department they’re applying to, though MIT Sloan and select departments within the School of Engineering offer tours

General public

Group tours

Self-guided walking tour [link when ready]

When navigating to campus, use the address for MIT’s main entrance, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge . We recommend that you take public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service to campus.

Via public transportation

Boston’s public transportation system is the MBTA , known as “the T.”

Subway : Take the Red Line subway to the Kendall/MIT station or to the Central Square station. Kendall/MIT is the closest stop to the campus; the walk from Central Square takes about 10 minutes.

Bus : The #1 bus stops at MIT on Massachusetts Avenue and provides transportation between Harvard Square and Dudley Square (in Boston). The CT1 bus is similar to the #1 bus but has a shorter route and limited stops; it runs along Mass. Ave. from Central Square to Boston Medical Center.

Shuttle : The EZ Ride shuttle runs to and from Boston’s North Station, with stops at Kendall Square and around MIT’s campus (Note: EZRide is not operated by the MBTA; fare is $2 cash per trip).

From Logan Airport

Taxi or rideshare : Taxi fare from the airport is about $35–$40, and a rideshare service can range from about $20–$35. During non-rush hour, the ride will take about 15 minutes; during rush hour, it may take 30 minutes or more.

Subway : From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes.

Parking in Cambridge and Boston can be expensive and hard to find. Whenever possible, park your car at your hotel and use public transportation [link to public transportation above] or a taxi/rideshare service. If you must drive to the campus, on- and off-street parking is available for a fee, but most public parking is not very close to the center of campus. More parking information is available from Parkopedia .

• Visiting prospective students may park in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other resources

• Accessibility map
• Self-guided walking tour map

There is plenty to see and do, both on campus and in the greater Boston area.

On the MIT campus

Stop by  Killian Court and the Great Dome , one of the most iconic spots on campus.

Take in the galleries and exhibits at the MIT Museum , where art, science, and technology intersect.

Explore public art on campus , including works by Picasso, Calder, and other major artists.

Visit the List Visual Arts Center , MIT’s contemporary arts museum.

Admire students’ creative work at the Wiesner Student Art Gallery .

Browse MIT’s special collections, including historical documents, rare books, and maps, at the Maihaugen Gallery of the MIT Libraries .

Learn about nautical engineering at the Hart Nautical Gallery , which houses one of the most important collections of nautical materials in the country.

Witness the work being done at the cutting edge of cancer research at the Koch Institute Public Galleries .

Delight in a display of hacks on the Charles M. Vest Student Street in the Stata Center .

Shop at the MIT Coop for MIT-branded apparel and other souvenirs.

Around Cambridge and Boston

Trace the footsteps of Boston’s founders on the Freedom Trail .

Quack your way through a duck tour .

Visit Fenway Park , home of the Boston Red Sox.

Learn about the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy at his namesake library.

Appreciate the classics at the Museum of Fine Arts , or get some hands-on learning at the Museum of Science .

Climb to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument for a panoramic view of Boston.

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Take a tour of MIT Sloan. Our campus is a unique place built for a community of people inventing the future. Everywhere you look, you’ll see bright minds working together to make meaningful ideas matter in the world. This page is a resource for you to get a better sense of what our campus typically looks like. 

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Welcome to our virtual tour of MIT Sloan's vibrant campus and community. Current students walk you around some of the places where you will spend most of your time as a student. Use this video to get a sense of what it looks like to be an MIT Sloan student.

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The Alfred P. Sloan School of Management began in 1914 as Course XV, Engineering Administration, at MIT, within the Department of Economics and Statistics.

         The MIT Campus

The MIT community is driven by a shared purpose: to make a better world through education, research, and innovation. On the  stage  or  field , in  makerspaces ,  living communities , and the surrounding area , MIT brings together talented people to learn, work, live, and play. MIT Sloan students regularly tap the wealth of MIT resources and often work closely across the Institute to bring new ideas from the lab to the marketplace. <-- Launch the slideshow for some quick highlights about the MIT campus.

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MIT Sloan is in the heart of Cambridge’s thriving Kendall Square neighborhood . The school is surrounded by biotech companies, tech giants, startups, and research labs, as well as a wide array of restaurants, outdoor activities, arts, music, and culture. And with nearly 60 colleges and universities in the Boston area, creative, intellectual energy is a key part of the fabric of the city. 

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Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stands as a beacon of innovation, excellence, and academic rigor. Renowned globally for its cutting-edge research, groundbreaking discoveries, and a vibrant student culture, MIT offers a unique and enriching campus experience like no other.

Exploring the MIT Campus:

From the moment you step foot on campus, you’re enveloped in an atmosphere pulsating with intellect, creativity, and ambition. The architectural marvels, such as the iconic Great Dome and Stata Center, seamlessly blend tradition with modernity, reflecting MIT’s commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.

Navigating the Infinite Corridor:

One of the defining features of MIT is the Infinite Corridor, a nearly quarter-mile-long hallway that serves as the central artery of the campus. Lined with laboratories, classrooms, and bustling student activity, the Infinite Corridor symbolizes the endless pursuit of knowledge that defines MIT.

Academic Excellence and Innovation:

At MIT, academic excellence is not just a goal; it’s a way of life. The institution’s rigorous curriculum, led by world-renowned faculty members, fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students are encouraged to explore their passions, engage in groundbreaking research, and pioneer solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Research Opportunities:

MIT’s research prowess knows no bounds, with countless opportunities for students to delve into cutting-edge projects spanning a myriad of disciplines. Whether it’s robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or sustainable energy, students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to turn their ideas into reality.

Entrepreneurial Spirit:

Entrepreneurship is ingrained in MIT’s DNA, with a thriving startup ecosystem that rivals Silicon Valley. The Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and resources to launch their ventures. From biotech startups to tech unicorns, MIT alumni continue to make waves in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Student Life and Culture:

Beyond the classroom and lab, MIT boasts a vibrant student life characterized by diversity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of community. Whether it’s joining one of the many student-run clubs and organizations, participating in hackathons and competitions, or simply bonding over late-night study sessions, students forge lifelong friendships and memories that extend far beyond graduation.

Q: What sets MIT apart from other universities?

A: MIT’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, coupled with its collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to education, sets it apart as a global leader in higher education.

Q: How accessible are MIT’s research facilities to undergraduates?

A: MIT prides itself on providing undergraduates with unparalleled access to research opportunities. Whether through UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program) or department-specific initiatives, students have the chance to work alongside faculty on cutting-edge research projects from day one.

Q: Is MIT’s campus accessible to visitors?

A: Yes, MIT welcomes visitors to explore its campus through guided tours, admissions information sessions, and various public events and lectures. Visitors can also take virtual tours of the campus online.

Q: What support services are available to MIT students?

A: MIT offers a wide range of support services to students, including academic advising, counseling and mental health services, career development resources, and student wellness programs.

Q: How does MIT foster diversity and inclusion on campus?

A: MIT is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of its community. The Institute offers various diversity and inclusion initiatives, scholarships, and support networks to ensure that students from all backgrounds feel welcome and valued.

Conclusion:

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a transformative campus experience that nurtures intellect, creativity, and innovation. From its world-class academics and groundbreaking research to its vibrant student life and entrepreneurial spirit, MIT continues to shape the future and inspire generations of thinkers, creators, and leaders.

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I don’t know how it started exactly–a nice lug of canvas here, a floppy rectangle of yellow there. I tried my best to retreat under the guise of functionality: this one’s dark enough to hold tubes of paint, and that one’s foldable enough to take on the go, I cried silently. I need something sturdy enough for my laptop and all of its accessories–and something short enough to swing from my grasp without scraping the ground. That one’s the perfect size for my A5 notebook, and that one’s big enough to hold my winter jacket… Each one just a little different, just enough to justify their place on my designed tote bag command hook. But soon I could hide no longer–I was in it for good, and I wasn’t going to stop. And that… that was the beginning of the end.

ok basically I have a lot of tote bags (25 exactly) so here are all of them:

the ones I use the most

these are my daily drivers, my day ones, my most functional and (relatively) neutral color palette bags

the ones I made

the rgb trio

title says it all

spring picnic vibes

imagine these paired with a cheese board and 70 degree weather

graphicscore

like they have big graphics on them you know (I’m trying to come up with categorizations)

more bags i got for free

aka the rest

That’s all of the bags I have… for now. But I’m always trying to get that bag so I will continue to keep my eyes peeled.

(I do actually use most of my totes, but I also just enjoy collecting them as functional mementos of a place or event I’ve been to. I think it’s nice how they come with those memories, and then you build more with them as you use them. Also they’re so easy to store and bring along on trips and outings!)

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David Lanning, MIT professor emeritus of nuclear science and engineering and a key contributor to the MIT Reactor project, passed away on April 26 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts, at the age of 96.

Born in Baker, Oregon, on March 30, 1928, Lanning graduated in 1951 from the University of Oregon with a BS in physics. While taking night classes in nuclear engineering, in lieu of an available degree program at the time, he started his career path working for General Electric in Richland, Washington. There he conducted critical-mass studies for handling and designing safe plutonium-bearing systems in separation plants at the Hanford Atomic Products Operation, making him a pioneer in nuclear fuel cycle management.

Lanning was then involved in the design, construction, and startup of the Physical Constants Testing Reactor (PCTR). As one of the few people qualified to operate the experimental reactor, he trained others to safely assess and handle its highly radioactive components.

Lanning supervised experiments at the PCTR to find the critical conditions of various lattices in a safe manner and conduct reactivity measurements to determine relative flux distributions. This primed him to be an indispensable asset to the MIT Reactor (MITR), which was being constructed on the opposite side of the country.

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Lanning came to MIT in 1957 to join what was being called the “MIT Reactor Project” after being recruited by the MITR’s designer and first director, Theos “Tommy” J. Thompson, to serve as one of the MITR’s first operating supervisors. With only a handful of people on the operations team at the time, Lanning also completed the emergency plan and startup procedures for the MITR, which achieved criticality on July 21, 1958.

In addition to becoming a faculty member in the Department of Nuclear Engineering in 1962, Lanning’s roles at the MITR went from reactor operations superintendent in the 1950s and early 1960s, to assistant director in 1962, and then acting director in 1963, when Thompson went on sabbatical.

In his faculty position, Lanning took responsibility for supervising lab subjects and research projects at the MITR, including the Heavy Water Lattice Project. This project supported the thesis work of more than 30 students doing experimental studies of sub-critical uranium fuel rods — including Lanning’s own thesis. He received his PhD in nuclear engineering from MIT in fall 1963.

Lanning decided to leave MIT in July 1965 and return to Hanford as the manager of their Reactor Neutronics Section. Despite not having plans to return to work for MIT, Lanning agreed when Thompson requested that he renew his MITR operator’s license shortly after leaving.

“Because of his thorough familiarity with our facility, it is anticipated that Dr. Lanning may be asked to return to MIT for temporary tours of duty at our reactor. It is always possible that there may be changes in the key personnel presently operating the MIT Reactor and the possible availability of Dr. Lanning to fill in, even temporarily, could be a very important factor in maintaining a high level of competence at the reactor during its continued operation,” Theos J. Thompson wrote in a letter to the Atomic Energy Commission on Sept. 21, 1965

One modification, many changes

This was an invaluable decision to continue the MITR’s success as a nuclear research facility. In 1969 Thompson accepted a two-year term appointment as a U.S. atomic energy commissioner and requested Lanning to return to MIT to take his place during his temporary absence. Thompson initiated feasibility studies for a new MITR core design and believed Lanning was the most capable person to continue the task of seeing the MITR redesign to fruition.

Lanning returned to MIT in July 1969 with a faculty appointment to take over the subjects Thompson was teaching, in addition to being co-director of the MITR with Lincoln Clark Jr. during the redesign. Tragically, Thompson was killed in a plane accident in November 1970, just one week after Lanning and his team submitted the application for the redesign’s construction permit.

Thompson’s death meant his responsibilities were now Lanning’s on a permanent basis. Lanning continued to completion the redesign of the MITR, known today as the MITR-II. The redesign increased the neutron flux level by a factor of three without changing its operating power — expanding the reactor’s research capabilities and refreshing its status as a premier research facility.

Construction and startup tests for the MITR-II were completed in 1975 and the MITR-II went critical on Aug. 14, 1975. Management of the MITR-II was transferred the following year from the Nuclear Engineering Department to its own interdepartmental research center, the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory , where Lanning continued to use the MITR-II for research.

Beyond the redesign

In 1970, Lanning combined two reactor design courses he inherited and introduced a new course in which he had students apply their knowledge and critique the design and economic considerations of a reactor presented by a student in a prior term. He taught these courses through the late 1990s, in addition to leading new courses with other faculty for industry professionals on reactor safety.

Co-author of over 70 papers , many on the forefront of nuclear engineering, Lanning’s research included studies to improve the efficiency, cycle management, and design of nuclear fuel, as well as making reactors safer and more economical to operate.

Lanning was part of an ongoing research project team that introduced and demonstrated digital control and automation in nuclear reactor control mechanisms before any of the sort were found in reactors in the United States. Their research improved the regulatory barriers preventing commercial plants from replacing aging analog reactor control components with digital ones. The project also demonstrated that reactor operations would be more reliable, safe, and economical by introducing automation in certain reactor control systems. This led to the MITR being one of the first reactors in the United States licensed to operate using digital technology to control reactor power.

Lanning became professor emeritus in May 1989 and retired in 1994, but continued his passion for teaching through the late 1990s as a thesis advisor and reader. His legacy lives on in the still-operational MITR-II, with his former students following in his footsteps by working on fuel studies for the next version of the MITR core. 

Lanning is predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Gloria Lanning, and is survived by his two children, a brother, and his many grandchildren .

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

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Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

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At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

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• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

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• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

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College of Engineering Honors Five at Evening of Engineering Excellence Event

BATON ROUGE, LA – The LSU College of Engineering recently held its first Evening of Engineering Excellence event on April 25, inducting several new members into its Society for Engineering Excellence and Hall of Distinction.

Going into the SEE this year were James Danos and his wife Patricia Fandt, along with Richard Spies. Entering the HoD were Mohammad “Mo” Dehghani and Robert Slimp.

“Their stories are a wonderful balance of career paths that led to executive leadership in the private sector, as well as advanced degrees and achievements at the highest levels of discovery and educational leadership,” said Karsten Thompson, interim dean of the college. “We are very proud and thankful for what they do and how it reflects on LSU and the College of Engineering.”

Founded in 2008, the Society for Engineering Excellence recognizes the profound support of our alumni and friends whose philanthropy creates a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Over the last 17 years, the college has inducted 65 individuals, corporations, and foundations into the society, each of which has made a significant philanthropic commitment to advance engineering education at LSU.

James Danos and Patricia Fandt

James Danos is an LSU mechanical engineering graduate, earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After graduating, he worked in new product development for Celanese and Monsanto, where he was part of a team that developed a “heat-exchanger” type vessel that used hollow semi-permeable fibers to separate waste hydrogen at 2,000 psi. That work led to a patent for Danos, but more importantly, his time at Monsanto led to meeting his wife, Patricia Fandt, and the formation of the “FanDan” team.

After Danos completed his work at Monsanto, the couple decided to get their doctorate degrees—Danos in mechanical engineering with a focus on robotics and automation and Fandt in business—before moving on to new roles—Danos at the Naval Training Systems Center in Orlando and Fandt joining the faculty at the University of Central Florida. He served as the Navy’s lead in the development, manufacture, installation, and testing of motion simulators for the Navy, Marine Corp, and Army. She was later hired to be dean of the business school at the University of Washington’s Tacoma campus, which led to the “FanDan” team relocating to the Pacific Northwest.

In 2005, they retired to Pensacola, Florida, where they reside today.

Richard Spies

Richard Spies graduated from LSU with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering before going to work for Amoco Production Company. Over the course of 25 years, he held various technical, supervisory, and managerial positions with responsibilities for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico operations and later, international operations. Spies then became a bit of a world traveler, holding positions in Buenos Aires, Denver, Moscow, Houston, and back to Buenos Aires. Since 2000, he has served as director of the non-profit AEDIN, a school in Buenos Aires for children with severe neurological disorders. He has also served, since his retirement, as a director of the IAPGH, the Argentine Institute of Petroleum and Gas in Houston.

Spies has been married to his wife, Mary, since 1978, and they have one son named Rick.

In 1979, the college established the Hall of Distinction to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession. In its inaugural year, seven charter members were elected. The Hall of Distinction now includes 91 members.

Mohammad “Mo” Dehghani

Mohammad “Mo” Dehghani is a triple mechanical engineering graduate of LSU, earning his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D.. He began his career at Ohio University after completing his postdoctoral National Science Foundation internship at MIT. He then joined the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a research scientist before becoming group leader of the Engineering Systems Design and Fabrication group, the division leader of the New Technologies Division, and the director of external affairs with Academia.

In 2008, Dehghani became a professor of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and served as associate director for engineering, design, and fabrication in the Applied Physics Laboratory. In 2011, he became the founding director of the Johns Hopkins University Systems Institute, establishing collaborative research and application programs with several organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, among others.

In 2013, he joined Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J., serving as vice provost for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. And in 2019, Dehghani became the chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology. His visionary leadership there has led to a period of unprecedented expansion that continues today, including the creation of the Arrival District, which welcomes students and visitors to campus and includes a new Innovation Lab for students and a Welcome Center that will be completed next year. Dehghani is married to Mina (Saffari) Dehghani, a pharmacist, and they have one son, Devon.

Robert Slimp

Robert Slimp is an LSU Civil Engineering graduate, earning his bachelor’s here. He serves as chairman, president, and CEO of HNTB Corporation, a company he has been instrumental in growing by building long-standing client relationships and directing the firm’s delivery of the nation’s most complex transportation and infrastructure projects and programs.

Prior to his current role, Slimp held executive positions at the local, regional, and national levels for HNTB. Most recently, he served as president of the firm’s Northeast and Southeast divisions. In that role, he led a multidisciplinary staff in more than 30 offices to ensure successful delivery of major infrastructure programs, including Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts in New York and New Jersey; the 11th Street Bridge project in Washington, D.C.; Miami-Dade Expressway conversion to open-road tolling, and the award-winning Lake Champlain Bridge replacement project in New York state.

Slimp has previously been recognized as a 2021 inductee of the LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Hall of Distinction.

He is married to his wife, Shelly.

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