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In episode 5 of MIT Professional Education’s Women in Leadership podcast, Women in STEM: & Inclusion, Prof. Anna Frebel shares her insights into her leadership and mentorship journey. She emphasizes the significance of collaborative initiatives and stresses that women in the workplace need visibility opportunities and from their counterparts.

In the fourth episode of Women in Leadership, Public Speaking and Body Language: Convey your Message Effectively ,Anna Frebel, Professor of Physics and Head of the Astrophysics Division at MIT, discusses the importance of preparing a polished presentation and creating a story that your audience will . Listen for insights on maintaining composure and leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

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. us as we explore how the vision from 20 years ago has shifted and how it is crucial to choose a framework that suits the state of your company today.

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 software faster and more efficiently that take enterprises years to develop and release.

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, and Prof. John R. Williams, Director of the Geospatial Data Center at MIT, open this two-part series on data leadership as it pertains to the slow change of adapting new technologies to organizations due to decision making by C-suite executives. Explore the innovation and genius of generative AI tools like GitHub and ChatGPT 3. Also, examine why certain technologies, such as cloud technology, have yet to receive better recognition or marketing. us as we explore the emerging technological frontier as an intersection between data, emerging technologies, and how C-suite-level decision-makers adapt in the ever-evolving information age.

We want to welcome you to MIT Professional Education’s podcast series, Data Leadership. In this podcast series, renowned MIT Faculty 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 demands of the market. Dr. Abel Sanchez and Prof. John R. Williams provide a roap of how to navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving technological landscape. Click here for more information on MIT’s Professional Education course, Data Leadership: https://professionalprogramsmit.com/en/online-program-data-leadership-dat-eng.html?utm_campaign=mpe-dat-eng&utm_source=sp-organic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=program

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 ed 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. Listen for insights on becoming a fully realized agent of change for the greater good.

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 first-hand experience as a female researcher in STEM, a traditionally male-dominated field, and the factors that can contribute to empowering women in leadership in these fields.

us in conversations with a selection of the MIT faculty 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 their female colleagues along with Edward Schiappa, Professor of Humanities and Co-chair of the Gender Equity Committee of the School of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences at MIT. Later, Doctor David Niño, Senior Lecturer in the Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program at MIT, describes how male professors can foster the success of young women with great potential. Listen for insights on becoming a fully realized agent of change for the greater good.

Welcome to the "Women in Leadership" podcast series from MIT Professional Education, a space dedicated to inspiring and ing 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. 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 Agent of Change” course: https://professionalprogramsmit.com/en/online-program-women-in-leadership-wil-eng.html

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.

What is Earth observation? Further, how can your business benefit from its data? In this episode, MIT Professional Education’s Prof. Alessandro Golkar and Prof. Olivier de Weck discuss the history of Earth observation and how it benefits us at home. They discuss Google Maps, the Landsat Program, and the Copernicus Programme and provide insight into specific companies that benefit from Earth observation’s technology. Find out how you, too, can take advantage of Earth observation data to implement it in your business. Explore yet another valuable advantage of the New Space Economy. Find more information about this New Space sector here: https://bit.ly/3kWkcWB

We have come an exponentially long way since the first satellite, Sputnik 1, launched into orbit in 1957. Today, there are thousands more. In this episode, MIT Professional Education’s Prof. Olivier de Weck and Prof. Alessandro Golkar discuss the history of human exploration in space and the first satellites that orbited planet Earth. The conversation between the two experts is an intriguing discussion that leaves us wanting to learn more about the future of space exploration. Most importantly, it gives us insight into the New Space Economy—the booming space industry today. Find more information about this New Space sector here: https://professionalprogramsmit.com/en/online-program-new-space-economy-nse-eng.html

The New Space Economy is not just the future anymore. It is already here. Welcome to the MIT Professional Education new podcast miniseries. In this remarkable series, you will explore conversations amongst the space industry’s leading professionals detailing how to navigate new opportunities in the New Space Economy. From the latest technology to business insight, you will learn the role of commercial space in interplanetary exploration. You will quickly recognize that what everyone has been saying is true—eventually, everyone needs some space. Find more information about this New Space sector here: https://professionalprogramsmit.com/en/online-program-new-space-economy-nse-eng.html

In this episode of ‘Conversations on Strategic Sustainability,’ Dr. Jeremy Gregory speaks about impressive processes with National Energy Technology Laboratories’ Senior Environmental Engineer, Timothy Skone. Skone and Gregory discuss Skone’s vast experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments for National Energy Technology Laboratories and for the Department of Energy. The two discuss the scope, compliance with policies, strategies for sustainability, and interpretation of results of LCAs. Tune in for an exciting discussion about Life Cycle Assessments now.

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Gregory interviews Dr. Bill Flanagan, who shares his riveting insight into the challenges faced as a Life Cycle Assessment Consultant, as well as how he quantifies environmental impacts to ensure companies meet their sustainability needs. Dr. Gregory and Dr. Flanagan cover topics related to transforming waste into functional products, delivering assessment results, and the mind-blowing outcomes of completing life cycle assessments.

In this episode of ‘Conversations on Strategic Sustainability,’ Dr. Jeremy Gregory is ed by Canadian-born Dr. Andre Yvon-Bessette, who works at Dow Chemical. Dr. Bessette specializes in conducting LCA for various product lines-particularly in the polyurethane business-and helping to ensure that new sustainability initiatives are commercially viable. In this podcast, we learn about the finer details involved in such endeavors, such as adhering to certain evolving methodologies, the dynamics of working with clients and suppliers, and dealing with confidentiality of data.

Do you know how to conduct a life cycle assessment? Also referred to as LCA, life cycle assessment denotes a methodology that helps to quantify the environmental pressures related to products, processes, and services, and helps organizations maximize their sustainability while streamlining manufacturing processes. EarthShift Global is an international consulting firm that s large-scale organizations and startups alike in leveraging LCAs to enhance the efficiency and minimize the waste of their products. In this episode, MIT Professional Education´s Dr. Jeremy Gregory interviews Lise Laurin, CEO, and Founder of EarthShift Global to speak about the challenges involved in such an ambitious operation.

Welcome to MIT Professional Education´s podcast series, ´Conversations on Strategic Sustainability.’ In this series, we explore the process of completing a life cycle assessment, a method that assists businesses in making strategic sustainability decisions among a broad range of factors that may otherwise go unrecognized. The series covers topics such as consulting, engaging with stakeholders, manufacturing, cost reduction, and data driven approaches to assessing environmental impacts for the maintenance of a reputable sustainable organization.

In this episode, Interview with Oliver Bonnet from BlaBlaCar, MIT Professional Education’s Dr. Bruce Cameron interviews the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) about the development and global growth of this two-sided platform, which connects carsharing drivers with engers to promote sustainability-oriented ridesharing.