Volunteering, outreach, public service

Mathematical philanthropyMIT PhD candidate donates one ton of books to library half a world away.

Chinese students set their sights on an MIT futureMiddle and high school students from Beijing engaged in project-based hands-on science and engineering lessons at the Edgerton Center.

Scaling Development Ventures conference goes digital in face of stormSpeakers and attendees from around world convene online to share lessons learned on the path to 'scaling-up' products and services for global social impact.

Daniel Jimenez named Gates Cambridge Scholar for 2013Alumnus to pursue graduate studies in engineering for sustainable development at Cambridge University.

Tom Cronan named Athletic Trainer of the YearMIT's director of sports medicine honored by his peers from the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts.

Finding his voiceFirst-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.

Inspiring the next generationTelling Your Story workshop connects scientist and engineers with teachers and in the process helps to demystify STEM and excite the next generation of learners.

Graduate student David Sengeh gives back to Sierra LeoneMedia Lab doctoral student created a competition to help youth in his home country create their own solutions.

Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics TeamJacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.

Bose Corporation and MIT students meet for speed mentorshipStudent-led social impact ideas furthered with insights from Bose employees and executives.

Building a better worldFrom fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.

From the water to WashingtonMIT senior Noam Angrist works to reform education and health care through youth mentorship and economics.

Bringing the world to innovationWith up to $25 million in new USAID funding, MIT’s D-Lab will gain greater ability to help people in the developing world find their own solutions.

Understanding LightSixth-graders in Cambridge attend workshops at the Edgerton Center and the MIT Museum.

Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams selected from national pool of student applicants16 high school teams awarded up to $10,000 in grants to bring invention ideas to life.

A brain beyond bordersMIT senior Victoria Okuneye traveled to Mexico and Jamaica to pursue her passions for neuroscience and global service.

CityDays celebrates its 21st birthday, and you’re invitedStudent registration for the CityDays Serve-Off open until Sept. 24.

Alumni bring autoclaves to the developing worldOttoClave aims to deliver world-class sterilization technology to rural health clinics.

The Edgerton Center turns 20Professor J. Kim Vandiver on the history and future of the Edgerton Center.

Matthew Orosz awarded Echoing Green Fellowship to further off-grid energy workNewly minted MIT PhD selected for two-year social entrepreneurship fellowship.

Edgerton Center hosts visitors at Third Annual Obscura Day

TIMtalks spotlight students who have turned failure into successEvent gives students an opportunity to discuss failure, achievement, MIT culture.

Rising to the ChallengeNumber Six wins second annual FSILG&D Community Service Challenge

Innovative IDEAS13 winning teams present projects at annual awards celebration.

Sidney-Pacific residents donate 450 pounds of clothing in spring clothing drive and fashion show

MIT launches student-produced educational video initiativeOriginal short videos, in collaboration with Khan Academy, aim to fuel K-12 students’ interest in engineering and science.