The Digital Transformation Journey

Suzanne Greene is the Global Procurement Sustainability and Advocacy Leader for Dow Chemical. Her work focuses on sustainability and helping companies to improve the relationship between their supply chains and carbon emissions. In this episode, we speak with Suzanne about the origins of her curiosity, her inspirations, the details of her work, the most enjoyable aspects of working in the industry...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Siddiqi about her career, her motivations, and the challenges of working as a woman in STEM. She will also give some tips for young women looking to break into this field. Dr. Siddiqi is a seasoned research science and MIT alumni who specializes in systems modeling and analysis for large scale-engineered systems. Her work has informed public policy and achieved pres...

At MIT Professional Education we are committed to closing the existing gap between female and male representation within STEM fields. Therefore, we will be shedding light on the reasons for this disparity, promoting greater female participation in STEM, and celebrating the work of accomplished women in this industry with our #MindTheGap campaign. The views and opinions expressed by the guests and...

In this Episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa speaks with Valentina Oldrati about the myths and facts of female leadership. They talk about workplace sexism, double standards, and the future of leadership moving towards a more balanced and androgynous model.

In this Episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa shares four of the most difficult persuasion scenarios that you are likely to encounter on the road to persuasive excellence. Listeners will be properly equipped with strategies and toolkits for overcoming an array of obstacles, such as trying to win over a crowd of opponents, technical difficulties during public speeches, an...

In this episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa Shares his top 10 tips for maximizing our communication and influence during calls over zoom and other similar platforms. With advice about camera details, setting, lighting, and audio, as well as utilizing body language, respecting our audience, and simulating eye effective contact. This is sure to be a value packed episode...

In this week's episode of ‘The Sustainable Mindset', MIT Alumni and Dr. Afreen Siddiqi is speaking with Economist Jaime Diaz, Executive Vice President of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, and whose work involves financing strategic projects that facilitate development goals and sustainable growth in developing countries. The two discuss how to realistically contribute to the UN’s...

In this week's episode of ‘The Sustainable Mindset: Connecting Water Systems and Built Infrastructure,’ MIT Alumni and Dr. Afreen Siddiqi speaks with Matthew McCartney, Researcher leader and Hydrologist at the International Water Management Institute. The two go on to cover how natural systems and manufactured systems influence each other, a mounting emphasis on evidence-based decision making, com...

In this episode, MIT alumni and Research Scientist Dr. Afreen Siddiqi of MIT Professional Education hosts a conversation with Claudia Ringler of the Institute of International Food Policy Research to help us better understand the connections between water, energy, food, and land. “Energy matters every time you are trying to get enough water to produce food,” explains Ringler. She also touches on a...

In the midst of climate change and new emerging technologies, could there be a better time for the US government to pass the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act? 1.2 trillion dollars will be spent over the next 8 years to fund new infrastructure projects in three critical areas: transportation, energy, and information. Dig into the details of this recent bill and the promising effects it may...

On today’s episode of the Ideas to Action series, we'll be taking a look at the importance of designing and redesigning solutions to solve problems, as well as the process of developing your venture. You’ll also understand the need to develop solutions with all stakeholders in mind, including society, and evaluate how people will be affected—both positively and negatively. And you’ll also hear abo...

On today’s episode of the Ideas to Action series, we'll be taking a look at the role humans play in designing solutions, even when technologies like AI solve problems for us on a daily basis. Discover how asking, listening, and human cooperation all come together to help frame problems and design and deliver impactful solutions. This is The Human Perspective.

On today’s episode of the Ideas to Action series, we'll be taking a look at the development of modern, impactful solutions and the role that design and human perspective play in solving complex problems. This is Framing Problems and Designing Solutions.

As modern problems continue to increase in complexity, identifying critical needs lies at the core of finding human solutions. This series will take a comprehensive look at solving complex problems: how they emerge, how to frame them, the human perspective that aids in designing solutions, and the development of an effective action plan to deploy them. Welcome to Ideas to Action.

Although climate change is a global challenge that affects the entire human race, some geographic areas are more impacted than others. Learn more from Professor John E. Fernández as he offers insights into global sustainability by following MIT Professional Education's new series, “The Sustainable Mindset,” on your favorite podcast platform.

Less is more. In terms of new and emerging sustainable materials, the first step is dematerialization. By improving the efficiency of material, we reach the goal of achieving the same performance with less environmental impact. Find out more about Prof. John E. Fernández’ insights on the sustainable materials innovation by following MIT Professional Education new series “The Sustainable Mindset” o...

Have you ever thought about the link between urbanization and climate change? Learn more about MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative Director John Fernández’s research on resource and material management within sustainable cities in today's episode.

Welcome to our series, “The Sustainable Mindset,” part of MIT’s Digital Transformation Journey. Throughout the series, we’ll be exploring the latest insights and applications of sustainability across multiple industries and the impact of this field in both our professional and personal lives. Without further ado, this is “The Sustainable Mindset.”

Social interest around blockchain is increasing exponentially. Today, practically anyone can invest in cryptocurrency through an app. We are witnessing the development, expansion, and veneration of a technology with infinite applications, many of which have yet to be discovered. In this interview, Abel Sanchez, executive director of the Geospatial Data Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech...

In this podcast, Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education, delves into the dimensions of culture, explores the connection between language and culture, explains the five stages of cultural awareness, and tells us how diversity, if handled correctly, can foster innovation and improve an organization’s performance.

Remote work has been part of our daily lives for months now and it is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Join Dr. Bruce Cameron on how this nature of work will impact potential platform opportunities within the manufacturing world.

What causes loyalty within industry platforms? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Cameron explores the intense market share feud between Uber and Lyft, what drives customers to choose between riding with one service or the other, and how industry platforms are cultivating brand loyalty in today’s world.

Join Prof. Olivier de Weck, Dr. Bruce Cameron, and Dr. Timothy Simpson as they discuss the winners and losers of the COVID-19 global pandemic. They consider the pandemic’s impact on the manufacturing industry, as well as the implications for product development, manufacturing, and product platforms. Finally, they introduce MIT Professional Education’s newest online program, Designing Product Famil...

They say that human knowledge doubles every 12 months, and it’s expected that it will soon double every 12 hours! This information overload presents a challenge: We have exponential growth when it comes to knowledge and technology, yet we have linear growth when it comes to business. Discover this disparity with Dr. Abel Sanchez in today’s episode of the Digital Transformation Journey: Automation...

Actualmente, el conocimiento humano se duplica cada 12 meses y se espera que pronto se duplique en aproximadamente 12 horas. Esta sobredosis de información presenta un reto: actualmente tenemos un crecimiento exponencial respecto al conocimiento y la tecnología, pero en los negocios el crecimiento continúa siendo lineal. Descubre esta desigualdad con el Dr. Abel Sanchez en el episodio de hoy: Auto...