Recognizing the need for more women in science and engineering, Shiva was outspoken against sexism. He was one of few male students who raised his voice following MIT’s removal of the Dean for Women Students Office.
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MIT while claiming to be a “liberal” institution was investing in the racist and apartheid government of South Africa. Shiva led a major protest of students and workers to demand MIT cease these investments..
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MIT’s insensitivity to effects of tuition increases on students, particularly poor and minority, and growing lack of governance in student government, compels Shiva’s activism and increased participation.
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Shiva Ayyadurai proposed legislation to prohibit MIT Ring Committee members from receiving FREE rings from vendors, who were bidding, on grounds of conflict of interest.
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