MIT FutureMakers is a free, virtual program affiliated with MIT, offering a unique blend of technical AI training, responsible design principles, and entrepreneurial skill development, culminating in a community-impact focused Create-a-Thon.
MIT FutureMakers is a free, six-week virtual summer program that trains high school and early college students to use AI and digital technologies to make a positive impact in their communities. The program combines a four-week technical curriculum with a two-week team capstone project, culminating in a Create-a-Thon pitch competition. Students gain technical skills in areas like mobile app development, deep learning, and data science, utilizing tools such as MIT App Inventor, Python, TensorFlow, Numpy, Github, and Google Colab. Beyond technical learning, the program emphasizes responsible design, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. Participants also benefit from a webinar series with industry experts covering career development topics like resume building, interviewing, communication, teamwork, and project management. The program aims to prepare students for college in STEM fields and make them more competitive for summer internships.
During the first four weeks, students are guided by mentors through multiple virtual sessions per week, introducing foundational concepts and providing troubleshooting support. The final two weeks are dedicated to applying learned skills to create an AI-based solution for a real-world problem, culminating in a pitch competition.
This program is ideal for high school and early college students from the U.S. and Puerto Rico, especially those from under-resourced communities, who are interested in using AI and digital technologies to create positive change and pursue STEM careers.
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