Office of Engineering Outreach Program (OEOP)

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

Joe Steinmeyer and SEED Academy students Lea Grohmann (left), Daysia Charles (center), and Yenifer Lemus (right) prepare for their final electronics presentations.

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.

March 4, 2020

Left to right: Priyanka Chaudhuri, Magdalena Rieb, Angelita Mireles, Faika Weche, Anantha Chandrakasan, Reimi Hicks, Sharece Corner, and Eileen Demarkles

Spotlight on engineering staff

The School of Engineering gives its 2019 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support.

June 12, 2019

“After so many years of telling people MIT is my dream school, all my hard work has paid off,” Catlina Romero says.

Keeping confidence

The Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) program helped Catalina Romero understand that she wasn’t alone on her MIT journey.

October 10, 2018

Fraternal twins Miles (left) and Malik (right) George will matriculate at MIT this fall.

Dynamic duo

Incoming first-year students Malik and Miles George double down on their dream of attending MIT.

July 3, 2018

Students get hands-on experience at the Broad Institute during a six-week enrichment program run by the MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs.

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

PhD student Danielle Olson believes we can make digital information-sharing more natural and interpersonal, by creating immersive media to better understand each other’s feelings and backgrounds.

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.

May 30, 2017

“MIT has given me more opportunities than I could have imagined as a prefrosh,” Senior Elizabeth Rider says. “I've traveled to new places and met new people that I wouldn't otherwise have had the opportunity to.”

Environmentalist and explorer

Senior Elizabeth Rider uses atmospheric chemistry research to create international connections.

April 11, 2017

“I was lucky enough to discover MIT and my passion for engineering through MITES. I want to show students how great it is here and that yes, you can truly find paradise,” says senior Sade Nabahe.

Seeing solutions through, across continents

When a plan to improve stoves in Peru met unexpected challenges, MIT senior Sade Nabahe rose to meet them.

October 26, 2016

MIT Women's Technology Program tutor Katherine Ward '16 works on a programming exercise with a student.

$1 million gift to support diversity in STEM education

Gift from Hopper-Dean Foundation will enhance computer science and engineering programs for high school and middle school students.

August 1, 2016

Nicholas Okafor, head online facilitator for the MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community (MOSTEC) program, records a video in advance of students' arrival at MIT this month.

Scene at MIT: Encouraging future scientists and engineers

July 27, 2016

New executive director Eboney Hearn '01 will further OEOP's mission to empower middle and high schoolers from diverse backgrounds to become future scientists and engineers.

Eboney Hearn '01 named director of MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs

Chemical engineering alumna with deep knowledge of the Institute will lead hallmark diversity program.

July 22, 2016

“I learned that MIT is a place that gives you the resources, and if you want to use them, you'll make something very beautiful and positively productive,” Juan Jaramillo says. “So I applied and fortunately I got in early. It was a dream come true.”

Combining curiosity with a desire to help

Senior Juan Jaramillo harnesses his natural curiosity to help others, while never forgetting his roots.

April 20, 2016

“I think that type of experience where you can conduct real, top-notch research with some of the best professors, post-doctoral students and graduate students in the world is something that's quite unique to MIT,” senior Camilo Ruiz says.

Senior Camilo Ruiz engineers solutions

Biological engineering major pursues collaborations that have broad impact for society.

December 15, 2015

Celebrating 40 years of MITES

MITES 40th Anniversary Kickoff Weekend launches yearlong celebration of MIT program for high school students.

October 1, 2015

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