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Reaching Out to Those Not Usually Reached

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Kalyn Bowen
Class of 2019 | Computer Science & Chinese
Global Teaching Labs (GTL) – Israel Continue reading Reaching Out to Those Not Usually Reached

Different Identities in Different Situations in Israel

February 12, 2019February 14, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Kalyn Bowen
Class of 2019 | Computer Science & Chinese
Global Teaching Labs (GTL) – Israel Continue reading Different Identities in Different Situations in Israel

Know Yourself, Keep Calm, and Always Ask Questions: My First Few Struggles in Santiago, Chile

June 22, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Enriko Kurtz Granadoz Chavez
Class of 2021 | Physics
Internship – Chile Continue reading Know Yourself, Keep Calm, and Always Ask Questions: My First Few Struggles in Santiago, Chile

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The experiences MISTI facilitates are not possible without the extended generosity of not only our partners, but our students, alumni, and parents as well! We appreciate those who choose to pay it forward, and on this #GivingTuesday, now is a better time than ever to do so. If MISTI has positively made a difference in your or someone you know's education, donate today and help us continue providing global, transformational, and cost-neutral opportunities to @mitstudents. Give whatever you can, share your stories, and spread the message of what MISTI has to offer. Thank you for all the support! Link in bio to donate. . . . . #GoMISTI #MIT @mistimitisrael @mit_india @mitfrance @mit_denmark @misti_japan @mitbrazil

Mgcini "Keith" Phuthi ’19 spent his summer in Sierra Leone, where he developed projects that made an impact on the country's education policy. He thought that it wouldn't have been possible to synthesize his passions in physics, mechanical engineering, and education, but managing director of MISTI-Africa Ari Jacobovits was able to find Keith a good match at the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation; where alum David Moinina Sengeh SM ’12, PhD ’16 is the chief innovation officer. Read the rest of the story through the link in bio! #GoMISTI

Wondering what kind of work you can *really* do in your MISTI internship? @mitfrance intern Benton Wilson created algorithms to improve a new accelerometer device for football players. Not only did his French knowledge come in handy, so did his soccer skills ⚽ Read the MIT News article and to learn more about our programs through the link in bio! #GoMISTI

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