MIT is one of the leading research universities in the country. In 2002-2003, approximately 2800 researchers worked with faculty and students on projects funded by government, foundations and industry.
' quote[1]='MIT employs 2700 graduate research assistants and 787 teaching assistants.
' quote[2]='MIT routinely leads all US universities in patents granted, and in each of the past five years its Technology Licensing Office has signed 50 to 75 option and license agreements.
' quote[3]='MIT employs 956 faculty members (professors of all ranks), including 154 women. Of the total body, 119 men and 19 women are members of US minority groups.
' quote[4]='MIT employs about 9400 individuals on campus. In addition to faculty, there are research, library and administrative staff, as well as many others who -- directly or indirectly -- support the teaching and research goals of the Institute.
' quote[5]='Fifty-five present and former members of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize. Eleven current faculty members are Nobel laureates.
' quote[6]='Five current and former members of the MIT faculty have been awarded the Kyoto Prize; 15 have received MacArthur Fellowships; and 23 current, emeritus, and past members of the faculty have received the National Medal of Science.
' quote[7]='In 2002, 16,133 candidates applied for graduate study. Of the 3416 candidates who received offers of admission, 2071 (61%) registered in advanced degree programs at MIT.
' quote[8]='Women have attended MIT since 1871. In 2002-2003, there were 1727 women enrolled as undergraduates (41%) and 1756 as graduate students (29%).
' quote[9]='United States minority groups are represented by 1971 undergraduates (47%) and 890 graduate students (14%).
' quote[10]='The print and multimedia collections of the MIT Libraries include more than 5 million items, with 2.6 million volumes of print material and over 2.5 million items in the extensive collections of microforms, maps, images, musical scores, sound recordings and videotapes.
' quote[11]='The MIT libraries subscribe to 20,000 journals. Electronic holdings also available to community members include over 350 online databases and 4000 electronic journal subscriptions, as well as 8000 electronic journals contained in large aggregated full-text databases to which the libraries subscribe.
' quote[12]='MIT\s computing environment offers resources to students, faculty and staff that include courseware, electronic mail, applications such as word processing and graphics software, utilities, programming tools, printers and a host of computer network services.
' quote[13]='Campus facilities and classrooms are being built or redesigned to support the full spectrum of educational technologies. With these resources, members of the MIT community can share information and programs, communicate with each other, and work together on problems and ideas in creative ways.
' quote[14]='MIT is involved in several initiatives that exemplify its commitment to advancing educational technology, including iCampus, the MIT-Microsoft alliance to foster large-scale educational experiments, and OpenCourseWare, which makes available, free of charge on the Web, materials used in teaching MIT’s courses.
' quote[15]='One of the country’s largest university presses, the MIT Press publishes professional, reference, and scholarly books; graduate and undergraduate texts; and books for general audiences. It also publishes over 40 journals and is a leader in developing electronic community technology. The Press operates its own bookstore in Kendall Square.
' quote[16]='MIT’s athletic facilities include the new Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, a 124,000-square-foot facility featuring two swimming pools, a fitness center, international scale squash courts, a multi-activity court, and support services.
' quote[17]='The average salary reported by PhDs going into industry was $79,845. The average offer to masters graduates was $66,600.
' quote[18]='The Association of Alumni and Alumnae of MIT provides ways for over 95,000 former students to stay in touch with one another and continue their MIT connections. More than 47,000 alumni are connected online, via the Association’s popular suite of online alumni services, the "Infinite Connection."
' quote[19]='MIT and industry have a long record of cooperation, with projects ranging from joint education and research to intensive continuing education programs. The relationship has had an important effect on the direction of education at the Institute.
' quote[20]='MIT and industry have a long record of cooperation. Industrial executives serve on the MIT Corporation and its committees; MIT faculty serve as consultants for industry; and MIT educates and prepares its students for careers in industry.
' quote[21]='MIT is committed to maintaining strong relationships with institutions around the world. MIT faculty and staff travel widely, and in 2001-2002, 1648 international scholars came to MIT from 82 countries to conduct research and teach.
' quote[22]='In fiscal year 2002, 7% of MIT’s sponsored campus research came from abroad and about 11% of all industrial funding was from foreign industry.
' /* Logistics Quotes */ quote[23]='“Forget logistics, you lose.”
“Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics.”
“I don’t know what the hell this ’logistics’ is that Marshall is always talking about, but I want some of it.”
“Logistics is the stuff that if you don’t have enough of, the war will not be won as soon as.”
“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.”
“Behind every great leader there was an even greater logistician.”
“Logistics must be simple -- everyone thinks they’re an expert.”
“My logisticians are a humorless lot ... they know if my campaign fails, they are the first ones I will slay.”
“It\'s an intense experience, but one that is well worth the effort. I continue to be impressed with the depth of experience and range of expertise that my MLOG classmates and the faculty bring to every discussion. I know I wouldn\'t be able to find this anywhere else.”
“The program is designed to bring experienced professionals from all walks of life into an intense, one-year program that provides an incredible amount of Logistics knowledge.”
“If you are interested in learning Logistics, MIT is the recognized leader in the field. If you are also interested in minimizing time out of the workforce, I don\'t think there is any other choice than the MLOG program at MIT.”
“A great opportunity to work with a diverse group of professional people, to build your knowledge and share your ideas.”
“The experience is very enriching. I am fully confident that it will enhance my career in the years to come.”
“The professors are well-known in their fields and share with you their experiences, and surprisingly they are very accessible. ”
“Most importantly, everyone of your classmates has a lot to share with you. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and the group is cohesive, yet diverse.”
“From listening to world-class logistic professionals to researching cutting edge topics, I have accomplished more in two months in the MLOG program than I would have in one year of a traditional graduate program.”
“The MLOG program offers a tremendous amount of scope in a very short timeframe. If you are looking to advance your professional skillset in supply chain management, MIT\'s MLOG program would be a perfect fit for you.”
“My MLOG experiences has been "well rounded". As well as academic experience, the program offers tremendous practical experiences through company thesis project, speaker series, and interview opportunities.”
“The geographic and demographic representation of class is extremely diverse probably more so than any other professional programs - this provides balanced perspectives on logistics issues and career directions.”
“It\'s a high energy program where you put a lot in, and likewise get a lot out.”
“The flexibility in the curriculum allows each student to tailor their own experience; it can be very balanced or very focused.”
“It\'s only one academic year, which is good, as well as challenging, forcing us to maximize our time here as well as consider career options from day one.”
“The exciting challenges are here academically and with industry. The depth and breadth of MIT\'s various industry contacts, through alumni and partnerships, is amazing.”
“The MLOG program provides an attractive option for those focused on building their career with a one year masters of engineering from the top ranked engineering school.”
“"The field of logistics is wide open and growing with technology innovations and new applications.”