MIT, Biogen team up to help students in underrepresented neighborhoods
On main campus of MIT, Cambridge
From The New England Council (newenglandcouncil.com):
”Biogen, the international biotech company, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both in Cambridge, have launched a new online learning program targeted at high school students in historically underrepresented communities. Students in the program will participate in lab simulations and mentorship opportunities for free in order to encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.’’
Plaque in MIT’s Building 6 honoring George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak, who was revealed as the anonymous "Mr. Smith" who helped maintain MIT's independence.