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The Program for Research in Mathematics, Engineering and Science (PRIMES) pairs high school students with MIT graduate students and postdocs to investigate unsolved problems in mathematics, computer science, and computational biology.

Mathematics department recognized for STEM student enrichment program

Popular diversity and enrichment outreach program marks 10th anniversary with award as it adapts to Covid-19.

May 29, 2020

Paul Thomas moves a magnet beneath a glowing plasma in a discharge tube, one of the many demonstrations he built as part of his Mr. Magnet Science Show.

Paul Thomas, MIT’s “Mr. Magnet,” dies at 77

Beloved educator and former technical supervisor at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought hands-on science experiences to students of all ages.

May 12, 2020

Professor Jacob White demonstrates from the basement of his home during a J-WEL Connections session. His presentation, titled "Hands on for Half the Price" outlined some of the hands-on activities he’s using for remote instruction with his students during the Covid-19 crisis.

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.

April 21, 2020

The MIT Press and Candlewick Press to collaborate on new imprints for children, teens

First-ever collaboration between a university press and a children’s publisher will offer young readers fascinating insights into STEAM topics.

April 17, 2020

A group of students from Harvard and MIT have created a mentoring platform called CovEducation that matches K-12 students from low income communities with college students to provide academic support.

Helping K-12 students overcome school closures

CovEducation matches college students with younger learners to facilitate online learning.

April 17, 2020

Of the growing demand for MIT's online education resources, MIT Professor Krishna Rajagopal says, “We are inspired to see students worldwide keep on learning, and indeed to see people everywhere learning something new and advancing their education, during this time of crisis.”

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.

April 16, 2020

A mural of hopes and questions about artificial intelligence from a middle school workshop

Learning about artificial intelligence: A hub of MIT resources for K-12 students

New website offers a combination of learning units, hands-on activities, and mentor guides to foster AI literacy.

April 7, 2020

In the new all-remote education landscape, strong connections between teachers and learners are more critical than ever.

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.

April 6, 2020

Renae Irving '18 is a molecular biology research associate, and Academic Mentoring Seminar instructor for the SEED Academy program at MIT.

3 Questions: Renae Irving on creating supportive learning environments for middle- and high-school students

Molecular biology researcher and MIT alumna is an Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) instructor.

March 9, 2020

Over 100 middle schoolers from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts came to the MIT campus to compete in the fifth annual Northeast Regional Middle School Science Bowl.

Not your average science classroom

MIT student volunteers host fifth annual Northeast Regional Middle School Science Bowl for over 100 middle schoolers.

March 4, 2020

Leigh Estabrooks (second from left) stands with South Brunswick High School InvenTeam members at EurekaFest 2015.

Leigh Estabrooks wins Society of Women Engineers WE Local Engaged Advocate Award

Lemelson-MIT Program invention education officer honored for the advancement and advocacy of young women in engineering.

March 2, 2020

Carolina Ortega, a third-year mathematics student at MIT, talks with students as part of a MISTI-Africa program to connect MIT mathletes with their Ghanaian counterparts.

It all adds up

MIT students train teams in Ghana and Uganda for the International Mathematical Olympiad through MISTI-Africa.

February 26, 2020

A PhD student in the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Natalie Lao has co-founded startups aimed at democratizing artificial intelligence and using AI to protect democracy by fighting false and misleading information.

Demystifying artificial intelligence

Doctoral candidate Natalie Lao wants to show that anyone can learn to use AI to make a better world.

January 29, 2020

MIT researchers piloted a new curriculum to teach middle school students about ethics and artificial intelligence at the second annual Mass STEM Week, a statewide event to encourage more young people to explore science, technology, engineering, and math studies and careers.

Bringing artificial intelligence and MIT to middle school classrooms

MIT researchers and collaborators have developed an open-source curriculum to teach young students about ethics and artificial intelligence.

December 30, 2019

Middle school and high school girls meet in MIT's Building 31 to showcase the capabilities of the autonomous cars their teams programmed to navigate a circuitous course.

Boston-area girls discover a passion for coding

Weekend robotics workshops help middle and high school girls dispel “computing phobia.”

December 13, 2019

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