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  What does the D-Lab do?

  D-Lab is building a global network of innovators to design and disseminate technologies that meaningfully improve the lives of people living in poverty. The program’s mission is pursued through interdisciplinary…
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  What are Psets?

  If you’re interested in MIT, you have to learn a little bit about psets. Problem sets are the backbone of our teaching in many subjects; for many, problem-solving is the…
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  What is CSAIL?

  When people think of MIT, they think of computers, robots, and internet—CSAIL is all of those things. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) is the largest research laboratory at…
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  How good are the academics at MIT?

  MIT is one of the best places in the world to be a student! Incredible faculty We are a research university that places a great deal of emphasis on undergraduate…
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  Does MIT offer an online degree?

  MIT doesn’t offer online degrees, but we have world-class educational opportunities available to everyone online for free through our programs administered by MIT Open Learning.
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  Do most students complete a UROP?

  The opportunity to get involved in research as an undergrad is one of the most exciting things about being a student at MIT. The flagship MIT student research program is…
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  What type of robotics programs does MIT offer?

  Although robotics isn’t a specific department or major, you can find robotics in nearly every corner of MIT. Here are a few examples: Biomimetic Robotics Lab CSAIL MIT Media Lab…