Faces of MIT: Reimi Hicks
The MITES associate director of recruitment and admissions plays a key role in introducing middle and high school students to the world of STEM.
Middle-school students meet a beam of electrons, and excitement results
EMERGE program ignites interest in science through hands-on electron microscopy.
Pilot, engineer, neuroscientist, bridge-builder
How Elissa Gibson ’22 connected the dots to form her own unique constellation of MIT experiences.
The laws of physics and the physics of law
Obiageli Nwodoh ’21 repurposed her STEM skills to pave a pre-law path at MIT and pursue social justice.
On systemic sources of early life stress, and empathetic responses
At Picower Institute symposium, speakers describe harms of early exposure to trauma, racism, as well as the restorative power of understanding, nurturing, and extending opportunity.
Up for a challenge in the lab and on the mat
While exploring a variety of research opportunities, senior Jose Aceves-Salvador has also thrown himself into mentoring, teaching, and cheerleading.
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.
3 Questions: Joe Steinmeyer on guiding students into the world of STEM
Since 2009, Steinmeyer has taught more than 400 students in the MITES, MOSTEC, SEED Academy, and E2 programs.
Spotlight on engineering staff
The School of Engineering gives its 2019 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support.
Keeping confidence
The Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) program helped Catalina Romero understand that she wasn’t alone on her MIT journey.
Dynamic duo
Incoming first-year students Malik and Miles George double down on their dream of attending MIT.
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.
Danielle Olson: Building empathy through computer science and art
CSAIL PhD student creates immersive media to help users understand each other’s backgrounds and feelings.
Environmentalist and explorer
Senior Elizabeth Rider uses atmospheric chemistry research to create international connections.
Seeing solutions through, across continents
When a plan to improve stoves in Peru met unexpected challenges, MIT senior Sade Nabahe rose to meet them.