Outreach
The researchers at the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) enthusiastically showcase the profound impact of interdisciplinary research and a holistic systems approach in addressing global challenges. Our teams take an active role in developing and delivering education programs that aim to bridge the gap between diverse technical subjects. These programs include hands-on laboratory activities and teaching modules that convey the intricacies of design, the challenges involved, the implementation process, and the vast potential of various technical topics. We provide access to students from K-12, undergraduates, and graduate levels, making these topics engaging and accessible.
Current programs include but are not limited to the Science Teachers Enrichment Program (STEP), the MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) program, the Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE), and a variety of programs that engage with the community local to MIT. The STEP program is directly administered by RLE through the T. J. Rodgers RLE Laboratory and RLE faculty, while we provide support for and encourage our research groups to participate in MITES, SPISE and programs in the local community.
Click on the images below to learn more about each program. Also never hesitate to contact Dr. Nagle to learn more and be connected to RLE researchers.
STEP
RLE Graduate Student Erik Saathoff leads build and programming sessions for K-12 teachers across the United States during the 2023 Summer STEP program for teachers
MITES
Dr. Daisy Green helps a MITES student debug their circuit in the 2023 program session.
SPISE
RLE Graduate Student Eric Ponce leading a SPISE build session in Barbados!
Community Engagement
Professor Steven Leeb building motors with visitors to RLE
We Are Committed to Diversity
At RLE, we dedicate our educational outreach efforts to foster diversity and promote racial, ethnic and gender equity. We are committed to increasing the involvement of women and individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in our programs and in engineering and science. This commitment involves actively recruiting students from institutions with a diverse student body, designing specialized programs that empower students, and collaborating with academic departments to enhance diversity within MIT. Our ultimate goal with each educational and research outreach program is to provide participants with high-quality, captivating experiences that ignite a lasting passion for science and engineering. Additionally, we aim to offer leadership opportunities to both participants in our programs and to our graduate students, encouraging them to prioritize responsible engineering within the broader context of society and the environment.