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Message from Dean Egerstedt
The academic cadence can be relentless. Papers, reviews and grant proposals are due, classes must be prepared, homework graded, and lectures, seminars and conference presentations cobbled together and delivered. In the middle of this fun but somewhat exhausting turbulence, we try to carve out quality time to think deeply about hard research problems and push the boundaries of human knowledge. It is in this context that summers are absolutely critical. Without room to take a step back every now and then, it is almost impossible to be creative. For me, academic summers have always been the time when new research ideas are generated and as I have moved into the dean's office, it is the time when I can think strategically about the direction of the school. I wish for you all a summer where you make room to think, reflect and recharge the batteries.
Best,
Magnus Egerstedt, Ph.D.
Stacey Nicholas Dean of Engineering
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