Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) - Free Summer Science Enrichment Program

MIT’s Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) in the School of Engineering (SOE) runs four core programs for middle and high school students. In 1975, the SOE launched the Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) Program to address the low numbers of minority students pursuing advanced technical degrees. Now the MITES Program is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for talented high school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue higher education and careers in these fields. http://web.mit.edu/mites/ (http://web.mit.edu/mites/)

Selected students build self-confidence in their ability to be successful in a demanding academic atmosphere, and have a chance to work with and befriend individuals of different racial, ethnic and other backgrounds. Although admission to MIT is not the focus of MITES, for its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Office of Engineering Outreach Programs
Building 1-123, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
617-253-8052 oeop@mit.edu


Program Dates:


June 18 - July 31, 2010
Applications Due:


Postmarked February 1, 2010
Students will be notified by mid-April about the status of their application.
Applications will be available November 15, 2009.

Eligibility: Students apply during their junior year in public or private schools.
Citizenship: Applicants must be able to show proof - US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Cost: FREE


Selected students ONLY PAY for their Transportation to and from MIT
Housing: Simmons Dormitory at MIT
Courses: Calculus, Physics, Humanities, Bio/Chem/BioChem, & hands-on elective
Course Credit: Students are given qualitative final evaluations, instead of credit for courses.