“This is science!” – MIT president talks about the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio
MIT News • 2/6/2026
Summary
MIT President discussed the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio. MIT faculty participated in The Curiosity Desk, covering topics such as football, math, Olympic figure skating, AI, and the quest to cure ovarian cancer.
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