3 Questions: The Climate Project at MIT
February 8, 2024. MIT News.
Richard Lester describes an emerging new initiative that will back climate efforts at the Institute and find outside partnerships to drive actionable innovation.
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What’s the secret to MIT’s success as the world’s number one university?
August 14, 2022. QS.
QS Vice President Ben Sowter spoke to MIT’s Professor Richard Lester to reflect on the secrets to the Institute’s continued success as the global leader of higher education.
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Leveraging science and technology against the world’s top problems
April 8, 2022. Leda Zimmerman, MIT NSE.
From nuclear proliferation to climate change, Richard K. Lester taps research talent to map a path toward a sustainable planet.
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Powering the energy transition with better storage
March 29, 2021. Leda Zimmerman, MITEI.
Researchers evaluate the role and value of long-duration energy storage technologies in securing a carbon-free electric grid.
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3 Questions: Richard Lester on the MIT China Summit
September 18, 2018. MIT News.
Conference will explore possibilities for MIT-China collaboration in applying science and technology to help solve great global challenges.
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Adding power choices reduces cost and risk of carbon-free electricity
September 6, 2018. MIT News.
To curb greenhouse gas emissions, nations, states, and cities should aim for a mix of fuel-saving, flexible, and highly reliable sources.
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For great challenges, a global strategy
May 17, 2017. Peter Dizikes, MIT News.
MIT plan outlines new framework for expanding its international engagement.
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Richard Lester honored with 2015 Special Award by the American Nuclear Society
June 23, 2015. MIT NSE.
Richard Lester has received the 2015 American Nuclear Society (ANS) Special Award for “demonstrating the value of nuclear energy to a wide audience.” He is recognized for playing an outstanding role in necessary research and analysis, and in the interpretation and leadership associated with furthering the overall understanding of this important effort.
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Richard Lester named associate provost for international activities
May 14, 2015. MIT News.
In new role, longtime NSE professor will assume responsibility for MIT’s major international efforts.
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How to kick-start new energy technologies
December 22, 2011. David L. Chandler, MIT News.
Three-year study produces proposals for boosting energy innovation to meet growing demand, curb global warming.
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Lester to head nuclear science and engineering
June 19, 2009. MIT News.
Professor Richard Lester has been named the next head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, effective Sept. 1, 2009, Dean of Engineering Subra Suresh announced this week.
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