October 7, 2025

BOSTON–At the 2025 New England Choice Awards, Sanjay Sarma—renowned MIT professor, inventor, and global education leader—is being honored with the Academia & Innovation Award for a career defined by bold innovation, deep impact in education, and a personal journey shaped by both success and failure. From co-founding the Internet of Things to reshaping how millions learn, Sarma’s work sits at the intersection of technology, creativity, and resilience.