Dr. Bethany Patten

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bethany Patten is the inaugural Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Climate Policy Center and a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management. She has extensive experience in policy engagement, having served as the Director of Policy Engagement at the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative and co-founding the MIT Climate Pathways Project. Her work focuses on translating academic research into actionable insights for policymakers at all levels. Patten teaches courses that emphasize sustainable business practices and actively engages with various climate initiatives, including the MIT Climate Policy Working Group. Her commitment to making a societal impact is evident in her involvement with various boards and community organizations. She holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, an MPA from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a BA from Boston College.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA

Teaches courses related to sustainable business practices, focusing on real-world applications and student engagement.

Executive Director

2019-01-01 — Present

MIT Climate Policy Center • Cambridge, MA

Leads the center's efforts in providing evidence-based climate research and engaging with policymakers at various levels.

Director of Policy Engagement

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative • Cambridge, MA

Led initiatives to advance climate policy through engagement with various stakeholders.