The Mildred S. Dresselhaus Lecture Series
The Dresselhaus Lecture series is named in honor of Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus, a beloved MIT professor whose research helped unlock the mysteries of carbon, the most fundamental of organic elements—earning her the nickname “queen of carbon science.” This annual event recognizes a significant figure in science and engineering from anywhere in the world whose leadership and impact echo Millie’s life, accomplishments, and values.
Jennifer Lewis
Jianmin Yu Professor of Arts and Sciences, and the Wyss Professor for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University
DATE: Monday, November 3, 2025
TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, reception to follow
LOCATION: MIT Building 10 Room 250
ABOUT JENNIFER LEWIS
Jennifer A. Lewis is the Jianmin Yu Professor of Arts and Sciences, the Wyss Professor for Biologically Inspired Engineering in the Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, a core faculty member of the Wyss Institute, Bioengineering Chair, and MRSEC Director at Harvard University. Her research focuses on the digital manufacturing of functional, structural, and biological materials. Multiple startups are commercializing technology from her lab ranging from 3D printed electronics to kidney therapeutics. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Inventors, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Lewis has received numerous awards for her work, including the NAS James Prize for Science and Technology Integration.