Prof. Lily Tsai named Director of Concourse

Concourse is a first-year program that brings science into conversation with the humanities

June 25, 2026 Vice Chancellor David L. Darmofal and Prof. Jerome B. Weisner Office of the First Year in the MIT Division of Graduate and Undergraduate Education

Lily Tsai

"Lily is an ideal leader for Concourse, as she is a natural at bringing disciplines into conversation with one another; has a deep understanding of the Institute and our academic programs, having served as chair of the MIT faculty from 2021-2023; and is committed to advancing innovative teaching and improving student advising." 

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