Topic
STEM education
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A transformative summer for student engineers
High school students explored engineering and technology at the Beaver Works Summer Institute, ending with robot races and demonstrations.
August 13, 2018 -
High school students learn to build big ideas
Visiting students learn what it takes to be an engineer — and a bit more about themselves — at the Edgerton Center’s annual Engineering Design Workshop.
August 13, 2018 -
Inexpensive biology kits offer hands-on experience with DNA
Using freeze-dried, shelf-stable cellular components, students can learn about key biological concepts.
August 1, 2018 -
J-PAL North America’s Education, Technology, and Opportunity Innovation Competition announces inaugural partners
July 6, 2018 -
Dynamic duo
Incoming first-year students Malik and Miles George double down on their dream of attending MIT.
July 3, 2018 -
Fighting implicit bias in STEM with increased cognitive control
In a visit with the Department of Biology, Lydia Villa-Komaroff PhD '75 explains how “thinking fast makes changing slow.”
June 25, 2018 -
GAIN program to connect community college students to career opportunities
Jaramillo lab launches a summer program to broaden the horizons of local students interested in materials science and engineering.
May 31, 2018 -
OpenCourseWare opens up a whole new career
With self-directed learning, Trent Parker designs his own professional pathway.
May 22, 2018 -
Introducing the 2018 Summer Scholars
Undergraduates from around the U.S. seek life-enriching experiences through MIT Materials Research Laboratory science and engineering internships.
May 7, 2018 -
Computation counts
Students are flocking to 6.00 (Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python), where they learn not just coding but computational thinking.
May 4, 2018 -
Rock music helps students and educators explore engineering
Playful Learning Lab, founded by AnnMarie Thomas ’01, is collaborating with rock band OK Go to create hands-on PK-12 engineering experiences.
April 20, 2018 -
Startup aims to democratize synthetic biology
Alumna’s mini-lab kits include all necessary tools and materials for anyone to start engineering microbes.
April 18, 2018 -
Innovation fosters inclusive teaching at MIT
Panelists at MacVicar Day symposium highlight wide-ranging approaches for including, engaging, and supporting all students.
April 2, 2018 -
Reimagining and rethinking engineering education
New MIT report takes a worldwide look at the future of how engineers are trained.
March 27, 2018 -
Future engineers build confidence and community
Empowering young scientists and engineers is personal for Eboney Hearn ’01, executive director of the MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs.
March 22, 2018 -
Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab holds second J-WEL Week
Representatives of member organizations and invited guests from 23 countries gather to promote excellence and transformation in global education.
March 19, 2018 -
In fieldwork program, students take the lead
TREX program from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering takes students to Hawaii to conduct environmental research.
February 12, 2018 -
New program from MIT offers refugees a career boost
ReACT will award credentials in computer and data science through online and in-person instruction.
January 23, 2018 -
Students launch products that help users harness their superpowers
In final presentation for mechanical engineering class, students unveil new products based on superhero theme.
December 13, 2017 -
Featured video: Learning lessons from teaching others
Computer science major Melanie Chen serves as teaching assistant, curriculum developer, and mentor to high school students in a unique MIT program.
December 5, 2017