Collaborating for Impact
MIT-Africa is an initiative that seeks mutually beneficial engagement in research, education and innovation, contributing to economic and intellectual trajectories of African countries, while advancing MIT scholarship and research.
Present MIT engagements with Africa span half the countries on the continent and cross MIT schools. Multiple faculty members and a growing number of students are involved in this engagement. MIT has prioritized Africa as a global focus, poising the Institute to vastly expand its engagement with the continent.
MIT Engagement in Africa spans the continent and is constantly growing—this includes research, initiatives, programs and projects, led by MIT faculty, senior staff, and students in collaboration with African partners.
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Outstanding opportunities present for research, education and innovation collaboration between MIT investigators and African counterparts; and transformative educational experiences for MIT and African students.
News & Events
MIT-Africa Forum on November 6 with speaker Prof. Danielle Wood
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 5-7pm Whitehead Institute Auditorium Join us for the first event in the new MIT-Africa Forum series, featuring keynote speaker Danielle Wood (’05, SM ’08, PhD ’12), assistant professor in the Program in [...]
Tracking How Mobile Banking and Texting Are Impacting Lives in Africa
MIT Sloan Newsroom MIT Sloan applied economics professor Tavneet Suri wishes for the day when data sets are as readily available in developing countries as they are in the United States. In an effort to [...]
MIT-Africa Info Session
MIT-Africa Info Session October 11, 2018 "The Garage" E40-163 Fully-funded internship opportunities across Africa in research, education, and innovation for all levels and majors. Read More
From security to systems: J-WAFS name change reflects its breadth and impact
Andi Sutton / J-WAFS / MIT News The terms “food system” or “water system” refer to the broad array of activities, resources, and technologies — as well as policies and economics — involved in the production, [...]
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MIT-Africa connects people and organizations with an interest in Africa, to MIT faculty, students and units through research, education and innovation.
