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Established in 1992, the MIT Edgerton Center continues the mens et manus (mind and hand) legacy of beloved Institute Professor Harold (Doc) Edgerton, who believed that learning by doing was integral to an MIT education. For MIT students the Center supports student teams in engineering competitions, offers hands-on classes and workshop space, and engages students in service projects in developing countries through D-Lab and the International Development Initiative. Outside of MIT the Center advances kindergarten to 12th grade hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education through on-site workshops and intensive summer programs for youth, distribution of curricula developed at the Center, and professional development workshops for teachers. Throughout the year, students may come to the Edgerton Center to pursue independent projects for which they may need a workplace, test equipment, access to a shop, or simply advice and encouragement. The Edgerton Center also supports a number of MIT student groups. Local school groups can visit the Edgerton Center through the educational Outreach Program. Another initiative at the Edgerton Center is to integrate hands-on projects into service learning - a teaching method that integrates community service projects into the curriculum of a class. Our service learning offerings are flagged with the PSDS logo (Public-Service Design Seminar) under our subject listings. Additional documents and sites related to Doc Edgerton:
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