MIT is hosting the virtual Massachusetts STEM Week kick off on October 19! Massachusetts STEM Week is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education. The kick off event will include remarks by MIT President L. Rafael Reif, Governor Charlie Baker, Professor Cynthia Breazeal, and members of the Massachusetts STEM Council.

The first hour of the event will feature the signing of a proclamation by Governor Charlie Baker kicking off STEM Week alongside opening remarks by MIT leadership and faculty.

The second hour will feature presentations from brilliant young scientists from the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, an event MIT has had the honor of hosting for over 70 years!