MIT researchers win grants to develop and test 14 innovative ideas to improve education
The Jameel World Education Lab awards more than $900K in Education Innovation Grants to researchers across MIT.
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Reimagining a curriculum for tomorrow's engineers at the University of the Andes
A three-year collaboration with J-WEL upgraded student learning through human skills, project-centered classes, and adaptability.
Professor Michel DeGraff named a fellow of the Linguistics Society of America
Selection as LSA Fellow marks the highest honor in the field of linguistics.
Fostering research and mentorship in materials science
Online MICRO internship program brings remote opportunities to undergrads.
Fostering media literacy in the age of deepfakes
Online course from the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality seeks to empower students and educators to critically engage with media.
Refugee learners aim to lift up their communities
MIT Refugee Action Hub celebrates the graduation of its third and largest cohort yet.
Bridging the gap between education and employment: Community college and beyond
Conference brings together educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to consider new education models to train skilled workers.
3 Questions: Claude Grunitzky MBA '12 on launching TRUE Africa University
CIS research affiliate describes his goals in creating a webinar series exploring sustainable development in Africa.
Learning with — and about — AI technology
At Open Learning Talks, Cynthia Breazeal and Eric Klopfer discuss artificial intelligence education.
MIT to share in $3.2 million grant to create a statewide technician-training program in advanced manufacturing
MassBridge will create curriculum for the advanced manufacturing needs of today’s economy.
MIT Full STEAM Ahead offers scalable, hands-on remote learning for K-12
Website created in response to Covid-19 yields unexpected insights into what’s possible for reaching learners at a distance.
Examining racial attitudes in virtual spaces through gaming
Computational model developed at MIT builds off of 2019 research examining colorblind racial attitudes through a video game.
J-WEL Week becomes new online experience J-WEL Connections
After a quick change of plans owing to Covid-19, global education lab discovers the benefits of shifting to a virtual format.
Students and teachers rely on MIT teaching and learning resources now more than ever
Drawing on two decades of experience, MIT offers classes and tools for educators, parents, and students in a suddenly virtual world.
3 Questions: J-WEL leaders on retooling education during a global crisis
MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab executive director Vijay Kumar and faculty advisor Eric Klopfer discuss remote learning responses to Covid-19.