Edward Moriarty

Edward Moriarty firmly believes in hands-on learning. His intriguing projects engage students so theory and concepts follow naturally. Staff liaison to twenty student teams, he spreads contagious energy and helps people interact well. He also builds strong connections with local schools, opening MIT’s resources to area youngsters. He saved the international Vehicle Design Summit by collaborating with Rindge School for Technical Arts to provide space for the event. He redesigns the MITES program annually, incorporating exciting technologies like underwater robots. Middle and High School teachers regularly seek his ideas to excite students about science. As an MIT grad himself, he understands the pressures of students’ lives and gives his cell phone number freely. When students called him at 3:30 AM about plane tickets locked in an office, he drove in, unlocked the door, and saved the trip. Policy-makers nation-wide agree that fostering interest in science and engineering is critical for solving emerging problems. The full-time energy and passion he devotes to supposedly part-time work make Edward Moriarty our champion.