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STEM education
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LEAH Knox Scholars Program kicks off fourth summer
The science program for local high school students is remote this year, as MIT instructors create at-home lab experiences.
July 14, 2020 -
Empowering kids to address Covid-19 through coding
MIT App Inventor Challenge allows children to create apps that tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
July 9, 2020 -
Guided discovery in teaching structural mechanics
By emphasizing the process of discovery, instructors in course 2.001 (Mechanics and Materials I) provide engineering students a career-building foundation.
July 1, 2020 -
Biology community holds daylong program to address diversity and inclusion
In honor of #ShutDownSTEM, students, faculty, and staff facilitated virtual discussions to understand and combat anti-Black racism in academia.
June 26, 2020 -
Cynthia Breazeal named Media Lab associate director
Expert in personal social robots will work with lab faculty and researchers to develop strategic research initiatives, and to explore new funding mechanisms.
June 19, 2020 -
Building a framework for remote making
A decision-making framework and wiki for students developed by MIT Project Manus and MIT Environment, Health and Safety enables safe making from home.
June 17, 2020 -
MIT and Biogen launch virtual learning lab for underrepresented high school students
Online learning program combines lab simulations and mentoring experiences focused on biotechnology and neurological diseases.
June 8, 2020 -
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 -
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2020 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students around the country recognized for innovative solutions to better single-use plastic, spacecraft and aircraft fuel gauges, surgery techniques, and more.
April 29, 2020 -
Workforce Education Project details how Covid-19 upends assumptions
Report finds that higher education institutions can play a significant role in reforming workforce education.
April 28, 2020 -
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 -
Professional societies fund future photonics technicians
IEEE, SPIE, and OSA will support students within a new program launched in collaboration with MIT’s Initiative for Knowledge and Innovation in Manufacturing.
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 -
Helping K-12 students overcome school closures
CovEducation matches college students with younger learners to facilitate online learning.
April 17, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
From culinary arts to nuclear engineering
Ciara Sivels ’13 takes unusual path to a research career in nuclear engineering for national security.
February 26, 2020