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The Birth of a Hands-On Education

The first hands-on classes to teach students not only how to design an object but also how to build it.

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A leg up for STEM majors

MechE Junior Erin Hovendon’s work is focused on sustainable methods for addressing climate change. She is currently participating in a multi-semester research project at MIT's Environmental Dynamics Lab.

2024 MAD Design Fellows announced

Charlotte Folinus & Lyle Regenwetter are among the 10 graduate students named 2024 MAD Design Fellows. The students are working at the intersection of design and multiple disciplines across the Institute.