PhD Student Nicholas Ackert receives the James A. and Ruth Levitan Teaching Award for 2023

The award, given annually by the MIT School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (SHASS), honors superlative teachers across the school, who have been nominated by MIT students.

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Nicholas Ackert was among six winners from SHASS.  A nominator said, "I can confidently say that within our section, many students believed Nick was the best TA they have ever had during their time at MIT. Nick provided important context for lecture topics and relevant foreign policy events every section. His passion for the subject and energy showed through each and every week."

Photo credit:  Aidan Milliff