Below is the text of President L. Rafael Reif’s Commencement remarks, as prepared for delivery. The Institute’s 2020 Commencement was held online today. Good afternoon! And to Chris Cassidy – thank you so much for your very kind words, and for the powerful example of your life and your service. May the global family of the International Space Station be our inspiration! To the MIT graduates of 2020 – Congratulations! As you can see, I’m speaking to you from Killian Court. Kind of… In fact, I am keenly aware that I am…
