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Engineering the Motorsports race car
K-12 Education
Hands-on Maker, science and engineering programs to inspire K-12 students, and training for educators to bring lessons into their own classrooms.
Building a Lego race car
High-speed Imaging
Carrying on the legacy of Doc Edgerton by providing MIT and other professionals with expertise in high-speed and scientific imaging.
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What's New

MIT’s solar car team wins American Solar Challenge for the second year in a row
The team credits strategy and team building for keeping the lead in a tight race.
MIT Spokes cycles across the country to teach STEM classes
Sore legs, 10 flat tires, and hot temperatures did not deter these MIT students and recent graduates.
First annual Edgerton Center team showcase dazzled audience of all ages
Visitors to MIT on April 13 caught a glimpse of innovation in action with students carrying an 8-foot rocket and a solar-powered car driving down Mass Ave, all headed to Lobby 13. Described by MIT Rocket Team Caption Cruz Soto ’24 as a “vibrant melting pot for anything and everything engineering,” the showcase featured Arcturus, MIT Motorsports, Robo Team, Rocket Team, Design Build Fly, Solar Electric Vehicle Team (SEVT), and SPOKES.
Introducing MIT Arcturus: The Edgerton Center’s new RoboBoat team
The 27-member team will represent MIT at the international RoboBoat competition this June
At MIT, women students take the lead
Undergraduate women students strengthen MIT Edgerton Center teams with diverse perspectives
Why Make?

Energize any academic subject with student-focused Maker projects.

Empower your students with skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.

Inspire your students to experiment, iterate, and become self-directed learners.

Learn to use digital fabrication, coding, electronics, and handcrafting effectively in your classroom.