It's a wonderful experience and all are encouraged to apply. This program provides educators with the opportunity to create team taught, interdisciplinary, experiential curricula using the MIMI as the thematic organizing center. This program, offered jointly with Wellesley College, prepares MIT students to teach mathematics and science at the middle and high school level. The program's five courses help students meet the requirements for certification in the State of Massachusetts, as well as providing skills for those who expect to teach in their own fields at the college level. Participants must be MIT or Wellesley students.
NEST meets twice a year, summer and fall.
Throughout the year, NEST members strive to improve the understanding and appreciation of science and mathematics in their communities. Specific issues include discipline, self-esteem, child care, divorce, child development, and balancing work and family. Flyers describing new programs are distributed twice a year. Preregistration is required for all workshops. Preregistration is required for all workshops.