Laurie Ward

Laurie Ward is an experienced administrator currently serving as the Graduate Administrator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).1 She has been working in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) Academic Office since January 2008.1 In this role, she is responsible for managing graduate funding awards and appointments for MD and PhD students, as well as overseeing the PhD admissions process.1

Career at MIT

Laurie has a long history with MIT, having worked there in various capacities since 1993:

1. HST Graduate Administrator (January 2008 - Present)
2. Student Activities (January 2000 - January 2008)
3. Program Assistant (May 1998 - January 2000)
4. Administrative Assistant at MIT Media Lab (January 1997 - May 1998)
5. Faculty Assistant at MIT Media Lab (September 1993 - February 1997)

Education and Skills

Laurie holds a Master's degree in Education with a focus on Higher Education Administration from Suffolk University (1998-2003) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maine (1988-1992).1

She is skilled in various aspects of higher education administration, including:

• Graduate funding
• Admissions
• Residence life
• Academic advising
• Student leadership

Professional Strengths

Laurie is described as a strong research professional with extensive experience in the higher education industry.1 Her work involves managing complex administrative tasks, supporting students, and coordinating between various departments and stakeholders within the university system.