Applications

Overview

MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue higher education and careers in these fields.

Outcomes

Selected students build self-confidence in their ability to be successful in a demanding academic atmosphere, and have a chance to work with and befriend individuals of different racial, ethnic and other backgrounds. Although admission to MIT is not the focus of MITES, for its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities.

Cost

The program is 100% scholarship-based. Funding from industry, foundations, grants, individuals, and MIT covers all living and educational expenses for each admitted student. Students only pay for their transportation to and from MIT.

MITES 2010 Application Timeline

The application timeline is as follows:

December 2009

MITES 2010 Student Applications available online
MITES Teaching Assistant and Instructor applications available

Monday, February 8, 2010

MITES Summer 2009 instructor application deadline

Monday, February 15, 2010

MITES Summer 2010 student application deadline (extended to February 15, 2010)

Monday, April 19, 2010

Selection Notification

Friday, June 18 - Saturday, July 31, 2010

MITES Summer 2010 session on MIT Campus