MechE students learn by doing, experiencing a level of understanding that only occurs through creation.
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Our education here doesn’t make a distinction between people who are good at theory and people who are good with their hands, because at MIT, you need to be good at both.
The magic of making is told through the personal stories of MIT students, whose passion runs deep and from an early age.
In addition to creating a place where students can enjoy the creative learning process, Dr. Danny Braunstein and his team started a Podcast that shines a light on the people and research within MechE.
MechE junior Wilhem Hector spent the summer working on an exciting project in his home country of Haiti, where he built what he has characterized as the country’s first ever open-use makerspace.
Leigh Fibers
CEO of Pison Technology
Using sensors and social networks to make slopes safer