Alex (Sandy) Pentland

 

Prof. Pentland is a pioneer in mobile information systems, technology for developing countries, consumer health, and smart environments. One of the most-cited computer scientists in the world, with international awards in the Arts, Sciences and Engineering, he was chosen by Newsweek as one of the 100 Americans likely to shape this century.  His focus is the development of human-centered technology, and the creation of ventures that take this technology into the real world.  He is the Director of MIT's Human Dynamics research program and the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship.

Jhonatan Rotberg

 

Jhonatan Rotberg is the Telmex Visiting Scientist at the MIT Media Lab.   He is also a Lecturer in the Media Arts and Sciences Program.  Jhonatan is highly experienced in the original conception and deployment of innovative ICT applications and content in developing countries, and in building projects and organizations based on digital technologies.  Previous to joining Telmex, he started various companies in the financial and high-tech sectors, and worked as financial analyst and consultant in various investment and consulting firms.

Mitchel Resnick

 

Prof. Resnick develops new technologies that engage people in creative learning experiences. His  Lifelong Kindergarten research group developed the "programmable bricks" that are the basis for the LEGO MindStorms and PicoCricket construction kits. He co-founded the Computer Clubhouse international network of after-school learning centers for youth from low-income communities, and his group recently unveiled Scratch, a new programming language that enables kids to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations and share them online.