We’re excited to announce that the Connected Learning Summit (CLS) will be hosted in person at MIT’s campus on October 6, 2025! CLS brings together a dynamic community of educators, researchers, designers, and innovators who are harnessing emerging technologies to expand access to participatory, playful, and creative learning. Monday, October […]
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MIT’s Science and Engineering Program Expands West to Westminster University
In June 2025, the Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT) reached a new milestone – its first-ever regional pilot program, hosted at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah. This exciting expansion brought the program’s signature mix of cutting-edge science, inspiring speakers, and collaborative learning beyond MIT’s campus for […]
Call for Proposals is open for the Connected Learning Summit
The Call for Proposals is open for the Seventh Annual Connected Learning Summit, taking place October 5–10, 2025! CLS invites submissions of Research Papers and Showcases that focus on digital technologies for learning, educational and commercial games, innovative tech-infused curricula, and theoretical and/or empirical exploration of digital media and technology for learning. […]
Maureen Hughes of the STEP Lab Recognized with 2025 MIT Levitan Teaching Award
We are proud to share that Maureen Hughes of the STEP Lab has been named a recipient of the 2025 MIT Levitan Teaching Award. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding teaching and dedication to student learning across the Institute. Maureen’s commitment to innovative, student-centered instruction exemplifies the values at the heart […]
Applications for the 2025-2026 STEP cohort are now open!
Want to become a teacher? The Scheller Teacher Education Program offers a pathway for MIT students to receive STEM teaching licensure in Massachusetts. Applications for the 2025-2026 STEP cohort are now open! Spend your year as a student teacher in a local classroom and grow as an educator. Learn from […]