Opening the doors of perception: Perspectives on SHASS with Prof Mary Fuller

Published on: April 1, 2025

The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) ensures MIT students have a deep understanding of the social, economic, and human dimensions of global challenges. We cultivate critical thinking, instill an appreciation for the arts, and create global citizens of the future. Our distinguished faculty do field-defining work and develop the values, vision, and ethical compass of tomorrow’s leaders. In this video, three members of the MIT community – an alumnus, a professor, and an undergrad – reflect on the value of SHASS: Peter Godart PhD ‘21, co-founder and CEO of Found Energy. A former NASA scientist, Peter was deeply involved with the music program during his time at MIT. In conversation with Prof Mary Fuller, Professor of Literature and Chair of the Faculty and Siddhu Pachipala, a second-year majoring in political science