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Vedant Dobwal, a college student in India, is grateful to be part of a worldwide community of learners. By Lauren Rebecca Thacker Vedant Dobwal studies mathematics, physics, and chemistry because they spark something in him: curiosity, passion, and a drive to contribute knowledge to the world.
For MIT OpenCourseWare and MITx MicroMasters learner Michael Pilgreen, risk-taking and hands-on learning opened new doors in finance By Duyen Nguyen | MIT Open Learning Even before joining a financial technology startup, Michael Pilgreen believed in taking risks and investing long-term — especially…
Ukrainian students and collaborators provide high-quality translations of MIT OpenCourseWare educational resources. Stefanie Koperniak | MIT Open Learning With war continuing to disrupt education for millions of Ukrainian high school and college students, many are turning to online resources,…
Omar Alshehri, who earned a PhD in quantum physics, used open education to overcome barriers, advance his studies, and continue a decades-long pursuit of knowledge.
Duyen Nguyen | MIT Open Learning Within two weeks of taking his first college-level physics course, Kyle Lee knew that he wanted to be a physicist. Now a PhD candidate at SUNY Stony Brook, Kyle says that the way physicists think, combining physical intuition and mathematics to find creative…
Study group of medical students in Turkey uses free MIT resources to pursue a PhD-level research agenda. By Duyen Nguyen | MIT Open Learning About two years ago, a group of medical students at Ege University Faculty of Medicine in Turkey began meeting to study single variable calculus.
Turning adversity into opportunity How a love for math and access to MIT Open Learning’s online learning resources helped a Sudanese learner pursue a career in data science.
Recent high school graduate Adrian Pastor put his knowledge to use in an experiment with real-world impact thanks to MIT’s free educational resources. By Lauren Rebecca Thacker Adrian Pastor feels most at home when he is fixing something.
For physicist Mostafa Fawzy, MIT Open Learning’s OpenCourseWare was a steadfast companion through countless study sessions. Lauren Rebecca Thacker | MIT Open Learning Mostafa Fawzy became interested in physics in high school.
High school student Sangat Tiwari found MIT OpenCourseWare at Open Learning in 8th grade and hasn’t looked back. Lauren Rebecca Thacker | MIT Open Learning MIT Open Learning’s OpenCourseWare resources have been part of Sangat Tiwari’s life since he was in 8th grade.
High schooler Hinata Yamahara’s interest in urban planning was nurtured by free MIT resources, including OpenCourseWare. Lauren Rebecca Thacker | MIT Open Learning Hinata Yamahara was 10 years old, on a family trip to Osaka, Japan, when he started riding the train alone.
Nineteen-year-old Freesia Gaul built a VR prototype thanks to MIT OpenCourseWare classes that provided “a solid foundation of knowledge and problem-solving abilities.” Stefanie Koperniak | MIT Open Learning When Freesia Gaul discovered MIT Open Learning’s OpenCourseWare at just 14 years old, it…
Retired professor Salim Al-Hassanieh has turned to MIT Open Learning’s OpenCourseWare resources for decades, enriching his research and teaching. Lauren Rebecca Thacker | MIT Open Learning Salim Al-Hassanieh has moved a lot over the course of his education and career.
Psychologist Bia Adams discovered a passion for computational neuroscience thanks to open-access MIT educational resources. Stefanie Koperniak | MIT Open Learning Bia Adams, a London-based neuropsychologist, former professional ballet dancer, and MIT Open Learning learner, has built her career…
The 17-year-old student from Spain uses MIT resources to deepen her understanding of math and physics. Lauren Rebecca Thacker | MIT Open Learning Martina Solano Soto is on a mission to pursue her passion for physics and, ultimately, to solve big problems.
After a 33-year career in biotechnology, Juan Guerrero uses MIT Open Learning’s online resources to continue improving his skills and understanding. Katherine Ouellette | MIT Open Learning Over Juan Guerrero’s 33-year biotechnology career, he has watched gene editing evolve from theory to reality.
Veteran and PhD student Andrea Henshall has used MIT Open Learning to soar from the Air Force to multiple aeronautics degrees. By Katherine Ouellette | MIT Open Learning Andrea Henshall, a retired major in the U.S.
Gustavo Barboza’s lifelong learning journey took him from his native Colombia to the French military and now back to the classroom. MIT’s free educational resources have helped guide, inspire, and support him as he studies electrical engineering.
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