Maria Yang '91, the William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed vice provost for faculty at MIT, a role in which she will oversee programs and strategies to recruit and retain faculty members and support them throughout their careers. 'In the nearly two decades since Maria joined the MIT faculty, she has exemplified dedicated service to the Institute and deep interdisciplinary collaboration,' Chandrakasan wrote. He added that, in a series of leadership positions within the School of Engineering, Yang 'consistently demonstrated her skill as a leader, her empathy as a colleague, and her values-driven decision-making.' As vice provost for faculty, Yang will play a pivotal role in creating an environment where MIT's faculty members are able to do their best work, 'pursuing bold ideas with excellence and creativity,' according to Chandrakasan's letter. She will partner with school and department leaders on faculty recruitment and...
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