Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 38-104
Cambridge, MA 02139
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 38-104
Cambridge, MA 02139
P: (617) 253-3298
F: (617) 253-8549
http://oeop.mit.edu/mites
Director: Reimi Hicks
mites@mit.edu
Contact: Reimi Hicks
P: (617) 253-3289
F: (617) 253-8549
mites@mit.edu
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES)
Year Program started: 1975
Max. Participants/Year: 80
Application Deadline: February
Program Timeframe: summer (six weeks)
Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12
Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: Education
Program Attributes: Non-credit, Meals provided, Housing provided, Books/supplies provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (U.S. citizen or permanent resident and high school junior or equivalent), GPA/academic standing (good), PSAT and/or SAT scores, letters of recommendation
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, science (computer, mathematical), calculus, humanities, architecture, electronics, genomics, mechanical design