article of Rafael Reif president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Rafael Reif was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela  he is provost and a professor of Electrical Engineering. He was elected the 17th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in May 2012 and will succeed Susan Hockfield in July 2012.
he said "This is a dream I never dared to imagine"  when he was elected he said an amazing history
“My story is not too different from that of many at MIT,” Reif said, describing his family as “wealthy in integrity and principles and values, but poor in everything material.” Coming from that background, he said, “What happened in my life was a set of good opportunities that I was able to take advantage of.”
thanks you rafael for represent venezuela especially maracaibo and another country you make feel us proud of been who are we