MIT ESP - Cascade

Latest Announcement

Unfortunately, ESP is not able to run Cascade in 2026. We hope to see you at Spark in March! (We offer generous financial aid if cost is a barrier to you.)

Program Vitals

What:	Learn anything at Cascade! At Cascade, you will take hands-on, interactive classes every Saturday for five weeks. Classes are taught by MIT community members (undergraduates, graduates, or faculty) or members of nearby universities, and cover a wide range of topics.
When:	Cascade 2024 will be every Saturday, October 19th to November 16th. Program days will run from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
Who:	We partner with greater Boston area schools and community centers to recruit underserved students (9th-12th graders). Cascade 2024 applications will open Monday, September 16th. Please note that Cascade is not open to students residing outside of Massachusetts.
Cost:	Cascade is completely free for all students! Free lunch and transportation subsidies will be provided.

Teacher demonstrates optical properties of a chemical with a blacklight

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