Duane Boning ’84, SM ’86, PhD ’91 has been named the next MIT vice provost for international activities (VPIA), effective Sept. 1. Boning, the Clarence J. LeBel Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at MIT, succeeds Japan Steel Industry Professor Richard Lester, who has served as VPIA since 2015.The VPIA provides intellectual leadership, guidance, and oversight of MIT’s international policies and engagements. In this role, Boning will conduct strategic reviews of the portfolio of international activities, advise the administration on global strategic priorities, and work with academic unit…
