James Rhyne Killian

James Rhyne Killian (1904-1988) was the 10th president of MIT from 1948 until 1959. As special assistant for science and technology to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957-1959, Killian formed the President's Scientific Advisory Committee (PSAC) which was instrumental in initiating national curriculum reforms in science and technology and in establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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1904 - 1988 - MIT - 1948 - 1959 - Dwight D. Eisenhower - 1957 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Two locations on MIT's campus bear his name: Killian Court, a tree-lined courtyard with views of MIT's Great Dome, and Killian Hall, a concert hall.

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