In the World: Design summit’s inventions find willing buyers
Devices to improve lives in developing countries are so appealing that even the initial prototypes attract buyers.
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Video: Learning by design
Edgerton Center-run workshop gives high school students a hands-on tutorial in engineering.
With exponential growth, Camp Kesem at MIT prepares for its fifth session
MIT's Camp Kesem, a student-run group, looks forward to making the summer better for kids with a parent who has or has had cancer.
In the World: New water-filter factory in Ghana
After years of development, production of ceramic-pot water filters should soar with opening of new facility.
Amphibious Achievement teaches valuable lessons in and out of the water
MIT student group works with Boston high school students on academic and athletic skills.
Spotlight on service
IDEAS and Global Challenge competitions award nearly $150,000 to teams of public service innovators working around the world.
Student engineers bring solar energy and clean water to Ugandan village
Engineers Without Borders project also helps local health clinic.
Come explore MIT
'Under the Dome,' the Institute's first open house in more than 30 years, features blimp races, the science of ice cream, a flying car and more.
Celebrating women in public service on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day
Funding from the MIT Women’s League supports women helping communities around the globe
MLK Leadership Awards honor three individuals, one program
Recognize service that reflects the civil rights leader’s ideals
MIT graduate students give back
Food drive as part of the Sidney-Pacific House Cup nets nearly 1,500 pounds of donations for local food bank.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory receives Tech Citizenship Award
Recognized for its strong commitment to community service