Letters from the Director

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ESI Director John Fernandez addresses public trust in science and how deep and active engagement with scientific knowledge can save us from our intertwined crises.

John Fernández ushers in the new academic year by urging a stronger focus on climate change and the value of a deliberate education in ethics - for students and the Institute alike.

John Fernández welcomes the new class of MIT undergraduates and provides updates on ESI's seed grants program and Environment & Sustainability Minor.

John Fernández addresses a period of transition for ESI, with new hires and new program areas.

John Fernández introduces four new program areas for concerted ESI research efforts.

John Fernández shares the long view of ESI's international partnerships.

A brief note from John Fernández with more news to come.

John Fernández reports from the annual UN Conference of the Parties on climate change in Bonn, Germany.

John Fernández previews ESI's headline People & the Planet lectures for the new academic year.

John Fernández celebrates three years of accomplishments at ESI and notes how much work is still to come.

John Fernández proudly introduces MIT's new Minor in Environment & Sustainability.

John Fernández confronts an era of change for environmental action in the U.S.