The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had been both poorly understood and oftentimes neglected until very recently. I think the overwhelming view of the administration was that students were, in general, […]
René Franceschini

About René Franceschini
René is a civil and environmental engineering student at MIT. There, he has been involved in numerous initiatives that promote wellness and equality. He's also interested in public policy and governance and is very involved in his living group, Theta Delta Chi. René is a researcher at the Resilient Infrastructure Networks Lab, president of Class Awareness, Support and Equality, and has been involved in public service projects through the MIT Public Service Center. He is an avid nonfiction reader, moviegoer and video game player.