“Yulia’s Dream” to support young, at-risk Ukrainian students of mathematics
MIT Department of Mathematics launches a free math enrichment and research program for Ukrainian high school students and refugees.
Learning to fly
Veteran and PhD student Andrea Henshall has used MIT Open Learning to soar from the Air Force to multiple aeronautics degrees.
Fostering research and mentorship in materials science
Online MICRO internship program brings remote opportunities to undergrads.
Training STEM teachers to uncover students’ full potential
The Practical Education Network cultivates a version of MIT’s hands-on teaching methodology in low-resource communities.
Festival of Learning centers on guiding students from surviving to thriving
The annual event aims to realize the promise of "new normal" education through community and technology.
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.
Preparing global online learners for the clean energy transition
MIT Energy Initiative edX course asks students to rethink how we operate power systems.
Cynthia Breazeal named dean for digital learning at MIT
Overseeing business and research units across MIT Open Learning, Breazeal will focus on the future of digital technologies and their applications in education.
Studying learner engagement during the Covid-19 pandemic
Researchers analyze and compare pre- and post-pandemic data for introductory biology MOOC 7.00x.
Education in Latin America after the pandemic
In a recent panel discussion, experts describe opportunities for equality and equity.
At Mass STEM Week kickoff, MIT RAISE announces Day of AI
Artificial intelligence is top-of-mind as Governor Baker, President Reif encourage students to “see yourself in STEM.”
Refugee learners aim to lift up their communities
MIT Refugee Action Hub celebrates the graduation of its third and largest cohort yet.
Shaping the future of work
How an online MIT course and subsequent book influenced learners studying rapid changes in the workplace.
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.
“To make even the smallest contribution to improving my country would be my dream”
Master’s student Pavarin Bhandtivej seeks to bring data to bear on policymaking in Thailand.