MIT ESP - Cascade

Latest Announcement

We will be running Cascade 2026 from October 3rd to November 7th! Applications to be a teacher or mentor are open. Learn more here.

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What?	Cascade is aimed at local Boston and Cambridge students (9th-12th grade). We recruit students from greater Boston-area schools and community centers, many of whom lack access to similar educational opportunities.
Why?	As with other MIT ESP programs, Cascade aims to instill a love of learning in our students and expose them to topics they might not encounter outside of a traditional classroom. Furthermore, we also hope to build a supportive community and expose Cascade students to experiences that will have a positive impact on their life trajectories. Please note that all our teachers are volunteers and we don't provide monetary compensation, although we do provide lunch, t-shirts and a good time!
When?	Cascade 2026 will take place on Saturdays from October 3rd to November 7th. Students will attend mentorship sessions, workshops, and hands-on, engaging classes. Teachers will teach be able to teach a 1 or 1.5-hour-long class.
Who?	You, of course!
Where?	On MIT's campus!
How?	Hands-on activities, discussions, problem-solving, and other forms of interactive learning are essential to the classes. We welcome classes on all academic subjects, ranging from the sciences to the humanities.
Contact email:	cascade@mit.edu

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    <font color="#ff0000"><strong>We will be running Cascade 2026 from October 3rd to November 7th! Applications to be a teacher or mentor are open. Learn more <a href="/teach/Cascade/teacherapp.html">here</a>.</strong></font></div>

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	<td> <b>What?</b> </td> 
	<td> Cascade is aimed at local Boston and Cambridge&nbsp;students (9th-12th grade). We recruit students from greater Boston-area schools and community centers, many of whom lack access to similar educational opportunities.&nbsp;</td><td>
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	<td> <b>Why?</b> </td> 
	<td>As with other MIT ESP programs, Cascade aims to instill a love of learning in our students and expose them to topics they might not encounter outside of a traditional classroom. Furthermore, we also hope to build a supportive community and expose Cascade students to experiences that will have a positive impact on their life trajectories. <strong> Please note that all our teachers are volunteers and we don't provide monetary compensation, although we do provide lunch, t-shirts and a good time! </strong>

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	<td> <b>When?</b> </td> 
	<td>Cascade 2026 will take place on Saturdays from October 3rd to November 7th. Students will attend mentorship sessions, workshops, and hands-on, engaging classes. Teachers will teach be able to teach a 1 or 1.5-hour-long class.</td> 
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	<td> <b>Who?</b> </td> 
	<td>  You, of course!</td> 
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	<td> <strong>Where? </strong> </td> 
	<td>On MIT's campus!</td></tr><tr><td><b>How? </b> </td> 
	<td>Hands-on activities, discussions, problem-solving, and other forms of interactive learning are essential to the classes. We welcome classes on all academic subjects, ranging from the sciences to the humanities.  </td></tr>

<tr><td> <b>Contact email: </b> </td> 
	<td> <a href="mailto:cascade@mit.edu">cascade@mit.edu</a></td> 
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