MIT addresses the Epstein situationPresident Reif’s full address to the faculty, a summary of the Epstein story, and Technology Review’s coverage
Categorized in Tech policy3 yearsEight revelations from MIT’s Jeffrey Epstein reportAt one point, university officials had wanted to approve Epstein donations of up to $10 million.
Categorized in 3 yearsWhat President Reif said to the MIT facultyFull text of the President’s address at the September MIT faculty meeting
Categorized in MIT News magazine3 yearsTwo tumultuous months at MITDisclosures about gifts involving Jeffrey Epstein led to the resignation of Media Lab director Joi Ito, questions about MIT’s commitment to “meaningful inclusion,” and examination of fund-raising and collaboration practices.
Categorized in Tech policy4 yearsJoi Ito, director of MIT Media Lab, resigns over ties to Jeffrey EpsteinNew reports allege that Ito actively solicited funding from Epstein and systematically tried to cover up the connection.
Categorized in Tech policy4 yearsMIT’s “disqualified” donors aren’t necessarily banned from donating, says Media Lab whistleblowerSigne Swenson, who leaked details about the lab’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, explains how its funding works.
Categorized in Tech policy4 yearsMIT Media Lab founder: Taking Jeffrey Epstein’s money was justifiedAt an internal meeting, Nicholas Negroponte shocked some people with his comments on funding from the alleged sex trafficker.
Categorized in Tech policy4 yearsSeven dilemmas the Jeffrey Epstein funding scandal creates for universitiesIt’s time for a broad reckoning on the ethics of funding, but creating good policies won’t be easy.