The Digital Transformation Journey

In episode 5 of MIT Professional Education’s Women in Leadership podcast, Women in STEM: Support & 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 support 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 remember. Listen for insights on maintaining composure and leaving a lasting impression on your aud...

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...

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 revital...

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...

We want to welcome you to MIT Professional Education’s podcast series, Data Leadership. In this podcast series, renowned MIT Faculty members 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 t...

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 joined by Kristala L. Jones Prather, mother of two, Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Department Executive Officer at MIT. Kristala shares her experien...

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...

Join us in conversations with a selection of the MIT faculty members 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 Managemen...

Welcome to the "Women in Leadership" podcast series from MIT Professional Education, a space dedicated to inspiring and supporting 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. Jo...

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 salam...

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 observ...

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 discu...

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 commer...

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, co...

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...

In this episode of ‘Conversations on Strategic Sustainability,’ Dr. Jeremy Gregory is joined 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 de...

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 supports large-scale orga...

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, man...

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 passengers to promote sustainability-oriented ridesharing.

Led by MIT Professional Education faculty David Nino-Senior Lecturer of the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program-this podcast, ´Optimizing Leadership to Drive Innovation,´ guides us through the nuances of leadership, and how leadership inter-relates with innovation. Do you ever wonder what makes leaders stand out as exceptional? Do you ever consider how leaders inspire teams, organ...

In this episode, Interview with Morgan Blake from Etsy, MIT Professional Education’s Dr. Bruce Cameron converses with the Vice President of Payments. Etsy is a digital platform that has grown internationally for artisans to make and for customers to purchase unique goods. Discover how Etsy keeps human connection at the heart of its successful commerce.

In this episode, MIT’s Dr. Luis Perez-Breva explains common misconceptions about innovation and delves into debunking buzzwords. MIT Professional Education’s instructor, Luis Perez-Breva, holds a PhD, is an innovator, entrepreneur, educator, and author of Innovating: A Doer’s Manifesto. He is exploring the concept of innovation through a new lens, shattering misconceptions, debunking buzzwords, an...

Welcome to the latest episode series, Digital Platforms, from MIT Professional Education’s podcast, “The Digital Transformation Journey”. This series focuses on Digital Platforms and Two-Sided Markets, with guest speakers from successful two-sided organizations. The guests are interviewed by MIT´s Dr. Bruce Cameron, whose research focuses on system architecture and product platform management. We...

In this podcast, we are speaking with Clara Piloto, Director of Global and Digital Plus Programs at MIT Professional Education, and passionate advocate of female participation in both STEM and our transforming professional landscape. Clara was born in Cuba and raised in the United States. Eventually she became involved with MIT to manage their digital education platform, and take it to new heights...