This academic year, MIT has allocated substantial funding to ensure that every MIT undergraduate can complete a paid Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO). This “ELO Guarantee” has already provided much-needed income to roughly a third of MIT undergraduates and sparked the creation of new opportunities in research, teaching, public service, innovation, and more for our students.…
The D-Lab: Development class is a broad introduction to the effective application of technology in international development. Students traditionally participate in hands-on demonstrations and experiential activities to understand firsthand the most pressing needs of people living in poverty. During a non-virtual year, students live on a fixed income valued at the equivalent of food stamps,…
Linguistics graduate student Annauk Olin is helping her Alaska Native community preserve their language and navigate the severe impact of climate change.