MIT Starr Forum: America’s Culture War & its Impact on Universities, Innovation, & National Security

Schedule

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

MIT Building 45, Room 230, 51 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 | Cambridge, MA

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Speakers:
Rafael Reif, President Emeritus, MIT; Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
Moderator:
Agustín Rayo, Dean, MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Professor of Philosophy

Free & open to the public.
A recording will be posted on YouTube following the event.
MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability related accommodation to attend or have other questions, please contact us at [email protected].
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