Charles M. Vest

“Engineering is about designing and building things that solve problems and improve people's lives.”

“The boundaries between disciplines are becoming increasingly porous. The great advances will be made at the intersections of fields.”

“It is the particular genius of this country that it can produce people who are consistently underestimated.”

“We are entering a new era of globalization and connectivity in which the university will play a very different role.”

“In the 21st century, the wealth of nations will be measured by the education and skills of their people.”

“Research universities are the R&D engines of our nation's innovation enterprise.”

“Diversity is not just a matter of social justice; it is a matter of institutional excellence and national strength.”

“OpenCourseWare is a natural outgrowth of the way MIT functions. We believe that education is a public good.”

“The future of our nation depends on our ability to develop the intellectual capital of all of our citizens.”

“We have a responsibility to be a force for good in the world, to use our knowledge and our skills to make a difference.”

“We must ensure that the benefits of science and technology are broadly shared, and that they contribute to a more just and sustainable world.”