Institute Professor Robert Langer in his office, where The Tech spoke to him last week. The walls of Langer’s office are covered from floor to ceiling in awards given to him for his pioneering work in biological engineering; the next award to be added is the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, which will be presented to him later this year.

Nicholas Chornay—The Tech

Institute Professor Robert Langer in his office, where The Tech spoke to him last week. The walls of Langer’s office are covered from floor to ceiling in awards given to him for his pioneering work in biological engineering; the next award to be added is the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, which will be presented to him later this year. Nicholas Chornay—The Tech