For students currently in grades 6–8
Eligible for 8th grade*
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
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Grades 7&8
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Engineering & Robotics Workshop

$ + airfare

MIT Campus

Engineering & Robotics Workshop

$ + airfare

This summer, join top experts and researchers on the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to examine the many intersections of technology and exploration, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. Attend seminars on a range of topics—from remote exploration of space and sea to engineering microscopic robots—and participate in related experiments. Weave your experiences together by creating a capstone project proposal that uses cutting-edge science to help address an important issue in your own community.

Note: Specific activities and workshops depend on the current work of labs and researchers. This description is representative of last year’s experiences and will be updated closer to the summer. Please call with any questions!

• Meet with researchers at MIT who are using technology to rebuild coastlines
• Harness 3D printers to reimagine the future of technology and print your own design
• Collect and analyze big data to assess and problem solve a real-world issue
• Learn about innovative work being done by scientists and storytellers at MIT
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Expert

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Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

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Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

Featured

Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

What to Expect

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What to Expect

Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:

A Day in the Life: MIT Campus​

Due to the traveling nature of this student program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day on the MIT campus.

A Day in the Life:
MIT Campus​

Due to the traveling nature of this student program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day on the MIT campus.
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This Program is Directed by

John Ralston

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

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This Program is Directed by

John Ralston

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

Enroll in two programs & save $1,000!

$800 tuition discount + no application fee

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Eligible for 8th grade*​
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
Grades 7&8​
Grades 7&8​
Grades 6–8
Grades 7&8​
MIT Campus
Engineering & Robotics Workshop

2024 Dates

Duration
10 days

Tuition
$ + airfare

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
30–50 students, 4–6 leaders

Group Flight
Meets in Boston


 

Additional Info

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

 

2024 Dates

Duration
10 days

Tuition
$ + airfare


 

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
30–50 students, 4–6 leaders

Group Flight
Meets in Boston

 

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

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