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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has played a significant role in the development of many areas of modern technology and science.
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Incorporated1861Motto“Mens et manus” (“mind and hand”)LocationCambridge, MA USASize168 acres (0.68 km2)Student residences19Playing fields26 acres (0.11 km2)Nobel laureates100National Medal of Science winners60National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners30MacArthur Fellows81For professionals in the workforce and for learners anywhere eager for MIT content without the full-time commitment of a traditional degree program, we offer a range of educational options — some online, some on campus, and some a blend of both.
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Locally, we engage students, teachers, and families with a range of hands-on K-12 offerings, from structured field trips to MIT’s Edgerton Center to programs designed to encourage girls in their love of technology and science.