We open MIT’s doors so young minds can explore, question, and discover through science and engineering.
For over five decades, MIT has created transformative science and engineering experiences for middle and high school students. Through hands-on exploration and immersive learning, these programs ignite curiosity, strengthen technical skills, and connect middle and high school students with the thrill of real-world discovery. With a long-standing record of excellence, we continue to inspire students to see themselves as innovators—and to take confident first steps toward shaping the future.
Lemelson-MIT Program
The Lemelson-MIT Program inspires a new generation of inventors. Comprised of high school students, educators, and mentors, InvenTeams receive grants to invent technological solutions to real-world problems.
The JV InvenTeams, which are comprised of students in grades 7–10, hone their hands-on skills and enrich their STEM education through invention-based design activities.
MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES)
MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science works to advance access and equity in STEM through transformative, free of charge, pre-college experiences.
MITES Semester
A six-month STEM and college preparation experience, MITES Semester provides students the opportunity to be part of an inspiring community of intelligent, motivated, like-minded peers—while building the skills and confidence they need for success.
MITES Summer
MITES Summer is a six-week, on-campus program that immerses students from across the country in life at MIT. Students take five rigorous, rewarding math, science, and humanities courses, and also participate in lab tours, social events, and college admissions counseling.
MITES Saturdays
The MITES Saturdays program allows local students to gain an exciting, challenging foundation in STEM through a multi-year program for 7th–12th graders in Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence, MA public schools. Applicants should have a strong academic record and interest in science, engineering, and technology.
Women’s Technology Program
WTP is a life-changing, four-week summer residential experience designed to ignite a passion for engineering in talented high school students, particularly those who have yet to envision themselves in the field. Tailored for students with exceptional math and science skills but limited exposure to mechanical engineering, WTP offers an immersive introduction to the discipline. Through dynamic, hands-on projects and close mentorship from dedicated MIT graduate and undergraduate students, participants gain the skills, confidence, and inspiration to see themselves as future innovators and leaders in engineering, shaping a brighter tomorrow.