MIT ESP - Cascade

Latest Announcement

ESP will run Cascade 2026 from October 3 - November 7:
Student Applications are now open until September 18! (Applications are not available on this website. Please keep an eye out for news from your local schools, libraries, and educational organizations!)

Program Vitals

What:	Learn anything at Cascade! At Cascade, you will take hands-on, interactive classes every Saturday for six weeks. Classes are taught by MIT community members (undergraduates, graduates, or faculty) or members of nearby universities, and cover a wide range of topics. Cascade also features an accompanying close-knit mentorship program, designed to let you build practical skills, make connections, and maximize your experience!
When:	Cascade 2026 will be every Saturday, October 3rd to November 7th. Program days will run from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Who:	We partner with greater Boston area schools and community centers to recruit underserved students (9th-12th graders). Cascade 2026 applications are open as of Monday, August 31st. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 18th. To align with Cascade's goals as a program, the application is not on this website but is instead available primarily through our partner schools, libraries, and educational organizations in the greater Boston area, so keep an eye out for news from these institutions! 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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                            and cover a wide range of topics. Cascade also features an accompanying close-knit mentorship program, designed to let you build practical skills, make connections, and maximize your experience!</td>
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