Events MIT Future Fest hosts J-WAFS PIs on expert panel
October 1, 2026, 9-10am MIT Kresge Auditorium Organizer: MIT Future Fest
Join J-WAFS PIs Mary Gehring, Darcy McRose, and Benedetto Marelli at the MIT Future fest for their expert panel that confronts one of humanity's most urgent challenges: how to feed a growing population as the global climate changes. Their work points to a future where innovation in plant biology, materials science, and microbiology will be essential to global food security. All current MIT students, faculty, and staff are entitled to a free Festival Pass. Please register with your MIT email address, and expect to present your MIT ID on arrival.