Mingda receives the 2023 Alan J. Lazarus (1953) Excellence in Advising Award at MIT. Alan J. Lazarus (1953) Excellence in Advising Award has been established to be "awarded annually to an MIT faculty member who has served as an excellent advisor and mentor to freshmen, and who has had a significant impact on their personal and academic success", and "embodies dedication and commitment to the academic and personal success of first-year students". Congratulations to Mingda and keep up good work in mentoring!