Donor Profile
Eric Silverman
A brief conversation with Eric Silverman, SM ’91, is bound to leave you energized and inspired by his vast knowledge of business and his passion for museums and collecting. A natural extrovert and connector of people, Eric’s time at MIT Sloan … Continued
Brit d’Arbeloff
“It’s all about accessibility and exposure,” explains Brit d’Arbeloff, SM’61, philanthropist, and advocate for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). With tenacity and a smile, Brit achieved pioneer status as the first woman to graduate from Stanford University with … Continued
Martin and Eleanor Gruber
“At MIT, I developed a thirst for objectivity and rationality, and a belief that there was no problem that I could not solve,” shares Dr. Martin “Marty” Gruber ’59, reflecting on his time as an undergraduate majoring in chemical … Continued
Peter Athens
At MIT, anything is possible. For Peter Athens (’52, ’58), an MIT education in both civil and mechanical engineering, led to a successful career working in technological risk analysis at Arthur D. Little for over 35 years and, surprisingly, to a … Continued
Paul and Joan Gluck
Dr. Paul A. Gluck ’68, and his wife, Joan, have enjoyed a life together celebrating a mutual passion for discovery and creativity in both science and the arts. Over 46 years of marriage, Paul and Joan have always known that … Continued
Philip and Barbara Bobko
Phil (’70) and Barbara Bobko are avid symphony fans and often make the trip from their home in Pennsylvania to attend concerts in the Washington, DC area. The Bobkos found great joy in attending concerts, but even more in sharing … Continued
Ron Kurtz
Arriving at MIT in 1950, Ron Kurtz was eager to explore the world of science, but had no interest in the arts. In grade school, Ron did not care for music or enjoy drawing. At the time, he felt that … Continued
Mark Epstein
Mark Epstein is passionate about the education he received at MIT and remains grateful for the foundation it provided. Mark received his SB in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1963 and the next year completed his SM, also at … Continued
Dasha Zhukova
With a $1 million gift to the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST), Dasha Zhukova, philanthropist, art collector, and founder of Garage, made her first major gift to a university and her first endowment of a visiting artist … Continued
Margaret McDermott
Margaret McDermott (1912-2018) and her husband, Eugene McDermott (1899–1973), were MIT’s greatest arts patrons and generous benefactors of the Institute. A geophysicist and co-founder of Texas Instruments, Eugene McDermott was a member of the MIT Corporation from 1960 to 1973. … Continued
Terry and Rick Stone
“The arts at MIT have always been a special factor in the Institute.” —Terry and Rick Stone Theresa M. “Terry” Stone and Charles Frederic “Rick” Stone III have been actively engaged with the MIT community since they graduated from the … Continued
Anne Street
Anne Street has been pushing boundaries and making an impact throughout her life. Indeed, she has much to be proud of: a stellar career in supporting both government and private industry in materials engineering and business development, her tireless volunteer … Continued