This thruster is the size of a stamp. It can fire for hundreds of hours. π
MIT graduate student Catherine Nachtigal shows how.
Keep learning at https://t.co/pkfGaknC9P.
MIT OpenCourseWare has changed the lives of learners and educators around the globe. π
*A student in Uganda gains access to a world-class education.
*A learner in Ukraine finds community during wartime.
*A community college instructor inspires his students.
This is the real story of how MIT's bold decision to share learning materials for free has created a ripple effect across 190+ countries. Watch now on YouTube:π https://t.co/3AuxidpIcl
Today, on October 23rd between 6:02am and 6:02pm, we celebrate Mole Day!
On this day, we marvel at Avogadro's Number, 6.02 X 10^23, which allows chemists to count a large number of atoms simply by weighing the substance on a regular scale.
#NationalChemistryWeek#MoleDay #AvogadroNumber
Every chemist has a lab story. Here's where yours can start. π§ͺ
The MIT course "Laboratory Chemistry" covers principles and applications of chemical laboratory techniques, such as chromatography and spectroscopy. This is an absolute must for anyone who plans to take or teach a chemistry lab course. https://t.co/VrbrGZkg7x
#NationalChemistryWeek
(π· by Julia Koblitz on Unsplash).
Happy #NationalChemistryWeek! This week, we will share free chemistry courses and resources from MIT OpenCourseWare.
"Principles of Chemical Science taught by Prof. Cathy Drennan, is a course that will get you to love the field! https://t.co/VsWcHk3lBp
@AmerChemSociety@ChemistryMIT
As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we want to share some of the stats about OpenCourseWare's reach.
Thanks to YOU, the OCW website has received over 1 billion views! That is staggering. We appreciate all the love and support over the years! π«Ά
Day 1 of the @OpenEdGlobal 2026 Conference is in the books. Yesterday's opening keynote with MIT prof and poet @SirJoshBennett was truly special and thought-provoking.
If you have time, our discussion with him on our podcast Chalk Radio is worth a listen! π§ https://t.co/DpRhqb0fAy
A keynote that reminded us why open learning matters. Thank you, @sirjoshbennett, @mit professor of literature and distinguished chair of the humanities, for kicking off @openedglobal.
Explore Chalk Radio and more on https://t.co/pkfGaknC9P
#oeglobal2026
We just learned of the passing of MIT mathematician and programmer Margaret Hamilton. Her work at MIT's Instrumentation Lab was essential to the success of NASA's Apollo missions in the 1960s. She was a true trailblazer. Rest in peace. π
#OEGlobal26 starts before Oct 7 on #OEGlobalConnect.
OEGlobal Connect is dedicated space for registered attendees to meet and connect in advance. Check your inbox for your invitation link to get started on the conversations and collaborations.
https://t.co/B2JkxGcIcc
#OpenEducation #OER #OEGlobal26 #TrulyHybrid
Paula Hammond arrived at @MIT at 16. Now she is Dean of the MIT School of Engineering.
Watch our new short film spotlighting her life and career: https://t.co/GNrCf4sacl
πEducators from around the globe, thank you!
On World Teachers' Day, we recognize your tireless work and celebrate your role in engaging curious minds to create brighter futures for students everywhere
π If you are a supporter of open education, you won't want to miss this!
Registration is still open to virtually attend the @OpenEdGlobal (#OEGlobal26), proudly co-hosted by @mitopenlearning. The conference takes place October 7-9, 2026. Register here: https://t.co/L2RIYtxcFI
What does the future of open knowledge look like?
Join our conversation with Andrew Lih, Peter B. Kaufman, and Curt Newton as they discuss a new strategic collaboration with @Wikipedia and the role of open educational resources in expanding access to trustworthy public knowledge.
π October 6, 2026
π 5:30 PM ET
π Online
Bring your questions for the live Q&A! https://t.co/KSm9nzkl6F
Bringing world-class @MIT education to everyone π
Universal Learning is a new initiative from MIT Open Learning β built on our 25+ years of digital education innovation β designed to help learners everywhere tackle the world's biggest challenges.
The focus? Cultivating the kind of interdisciplinary thinking at the core of an MIT education, but online and available to the world.
Start your own learning journey on MIT Learn: https://t.co/Ra69l1UzIP
#OnlineLearning #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #InterdisciplinaryThinking #FutureOfLearning
Two weeks today! #OEGlobal26 is almost here.
Online registration still open -> https://t.co/suVYt7VkAe
Program: https://t.co/yzFGCDdRBs
#OpenEducation#OER#OEGlobal26