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“America faces many challenges...but the enemy I fear most is complacency. We are about to be hit by the full force of global competition. If we continue to ignore the obvious task at hand while others beat us at our own game, our children and grandchildren will pay the price. We must now establish a sense of urgency.”

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Charles M. Vest

Charles M. Vest was a prominent figure in the fields of science, engineering, and education. During his tenure as the 16th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he advanced the institution's research and academic endeavors. Professor Vest made significant contributions to physics, particularly in materials science and nanotechnology. more

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