Dean’s Advisory Council

The MIT School of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC) is a distinguished group of alumni and friends committed to advancing the school’s excellence in education and research. The council advises the dean on strategic priorities, offering guidance on current initiatives and future directions that span departments, labs, centers, programs, and the broader Institute.

Members serve as trusted partners, sharing expertise, insight, and advocacy that strengthen the school’s leadership in engineering education, innovation, and impact. Through their engagement and support, the DAC helps ensure that the School of Engineering continues to expand the frontiers of knowledge and serve society through discovery and invention