ICEO News, March 2023: MLK Scholars in Their Own Words

ICEO News, March 2023: MLK Scholars in Their Own Words

Institute Community & Equity Office

MLK Scholars March 2023

L. to r.: Brandon Ogbunu, Javit Drake, Brian Nord, Eunice Ferriera, Moriba Jah, Daniel Auguste, Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco


 

Video Interviews with the 2022-23 MLK Scholars Cohort 

 

Brandon OgbunuEvolvabilty
"She would have been a better scientist than I am."

 


Javit DrakeEnergy and inventorship
"I'm a passion-driven scientist."


Brian NordArtificial intelligence and social advocacy
"The pursuit of knowledge shouldn't be a privilege."

 
 

Eunice FerrieraBlack theater legacy
"How do we make a more just path for those who will come after?"

 
 

Moriba JahSpace waste and ancient tech
"We're not having a successful conversation with the environment."

 
 

Daniel AugusteProsperity
"Reducing inequality is unlocking society's innovative entrepreneurial potential."

 
 

Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" JacoBeyond fundamentals
"And this is hilariously crazy – but expected here at MIT."