The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student-driven Committed to Caring (C2C) programme honours MIT educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the success and growth of graduate students. Cynthia Breazeal, dean of digital learning, which oversees the Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL), and Rohit Karnik, associate director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS), are among the twenty-three MIT professors announced as recipients of the C2C award for 2023-2025.
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In the halls of MIT, a distinctive thread of compassion weaves through the fabric of education. As students adjust to a postpandemic normal, many professors have played a pivotal role by helping them navigate the realities of hybrid learning and a rapidly changing postgraduation landscape.
The Committed to Caring (C2C) programme at MIT is a student-driven initiative that celebrates faculty members who have served as exceptional mentors to graduate students. Twenty-three MIT professors have been selected as recipients of the C2C award for 2023-25, marking the most extensive cohort of honorees to date. These individuals join the ranks of 75 previous C2C honorees.
The actions of these MIT faculty members over the past two years underscore their profound commitment to the well-being, growth and success of their students. These educators go above and beyond their roles, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to mentorship, inclusion and a holistic approach to student development. They aim to create a nurturing environment where students not only thrive academically, but also flourish personally.