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Cooking the Change?

August 14, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Gabby Ballard
Class of 2019 | Anthropology & Computer Science
Internship – Cameroon Continue reading Cooking the Change?

Greetings from Cameroon!

August 10, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Trang Luu
SB ’18, Class of 2020 | Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Internships – South Africa & Cameroon Continue reading Greetings from Cameroon!

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Ever wondered what Global Startup Labs is like from the perspective of a student? GSL Uganda participant Martin T. wrote about his experience week-by-week over on Medium. Check it out through the link in bio!

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

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