The Office of Multicultural Programs at MIT recognized Dr. Danielle Wood as the 2019 Faculty Ambassador at the 2019 Multicultural Awards. This award is presented to a faculty member who has shown a great commitment to enhancing the experience of undergraduate and/or graduate students at MIT that transcends the boundaries of the classroom. This faculty member has shown an enthusiasm both inside and outside of the classroom for multiculturalism and diversity.

The Multicultural Banquet is a yearly recognition ceremony that acknowledges members of the MIT community who go above and beyond in areas of diversity and inclusion.