Karen Gleason appointed as the Associate Provost
Professor Karen Gleason, a distinguished member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) faculty since 1987, has taken on a new role as the associate provost at the prestigious institution. This appointment, effective immediately, comes with a mandate to oversee space planning, allocation, and renovations across MIT.
Provost Martin Schmidt, in an email to the MIT community, expressed his gratitude to Professor Gleason for accepting this position. Schmidt also expressed his excitement about Gleason's willingness to serve in this capacity, highlighting her significant experience working with industry as beneficial to the Office of the Provost's efforts around collaborations with industry.
Gleason's research focus remains on chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of polymer thin films, a field that allows for the fabrication of novel organic surfaces and devices. Her contributions to this area are substantial, with over 250 publications to her name and 18 issued U.S. patents for CVD polymers and their applications in various fields such as optoelectronics, sensing, microfluidics, energy, biomedicine, and membranes.
In addition to her research, Professor Gleason has demonstrated success as an entrepreneur. Her new role as associate provost does not affect her current position as the Alexander and I. Michael Kasser Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT.
Another significant aspect of Gleason's new role is her chairmanship of the Committee for the Review of Space Planning (CRSP). This committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on space planning and allocation at MIT, ensuring the institution's facilities are optimally utilised to support its academic and research endeavours.
This appointment does not replace Provost Martin Schmidt, who was appointed provost in February. Schmidt noted that Gleason's experience as an entrepreneur will be very helpful to the Office of the Provost, further emphasising the value that her diverse skill set brings to her new role.
Before her appointment as associate provost, Professor Gleason served MIT in various roles, including associate dean of engineering for research, associate director for the Institute of Soldier Nanotechnologies, and executive officer of the Department of Chemical Engineering. She earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry and master's degree in chemical engineering from MIT, and her doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.
While detailed information about Gleason's accomplishments and responsibilities in her new role as associate provost are not yet available, her extensive experience and achievements at MIT and beyond make her a valuable addition to the institution's leadership team. For those seeking more precise details on her academic field, administrative contributions, or specific achievements, consulting MIT’s official website or recent institutional announcements would be advisable.
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