Tech’s Gender Gap with Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus

Published: Aug. 23, 2017, 1:02 p.m.

An Institute Professor at MIT, Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award in November 2014 for her outstanding scientific research, principally in carbon science and carbon nanostructures. But she is also widely known for promoting the advancement of women in science and engineering -- the subject of this interview. (Originally released 12/13/14)