Dr. Lana Cook

Workin' it @MITOpenLearning - Cultural scholar and writer - Ph.D. @Northeastern - #TRIOworks - born in the woods, living by the sea. Views are my own.

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

Today at 2 pm EST! How a vision of turning #airline miles turned into opportunities for forced migrants to move to safety. Join us for the @MSummit2023 throughout the month of April.

[Miles4Migrants @miles4migrants]

We've been invited to share our vision of removing transportation barriers for forced migrants at the Migration Summit @MSummit2023

Our Executive Director, Glaydon de Freitas, will be representing us at the conference dedicated to empowering displaced refugees & migrants.

[Migration Summit @MSummit2024]

On the 21st of April, we invite you to join our interactive session for an informal reflective conversation on the key themes and questions they are pondering over the course of the Summit.

Register here:
https://t.co/UaUadaafFQ
@LACinAD @LanaCook

[Migration Summit @MSummit2024]

In 2022, Duolingo launched a pilot program in partnership with UNHCR to facilitate undergraduate university access for refugees. This virtual event will cover what we learned in the first year of this program.

Register for the event:  https://t.co/2tCIKSGQZa

[Migration Summit @MSummit2024]

Mark your calendars for April 3, from 11-1pm EST for an interactive workshop with Dr. Lana Cook of the @mit_react!

Register to join this event: https://t.co/qo3peiVSHu

Check out our calendar of 70+ events for the rest of the month: https://t.co/KGdJqoItSy

#MigrationSummit

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

Will you help us open learning by supporting our #PiDay giving challenge? https://t.co/XU4uqJqrpF #mit24 via @MIT_alumni

[Migration Summit @MSummit2024]

Are you ready for a month full of activities, interesting discussions, and powerful stories? Registrations for Migration Summit's events are now open!
Web Agenda https://t.co/KGdJqoItSy
Eventbrite Collection https://t.co/5vib6kubFs
Newsletter Sign Up: https://t.co/Y1nAzUMizn

[MIT Systems Awareness Lab @MITSystemsLab]

Introducing the MIT Systems Awareness Lab Seminar Series: Join us Thursday March 9, 4 pm EST for a talk on "Child & Brain Development and Why Compassionate Systems Leadership is So Crucial," featuring @DrJeanforkids. Register to join online: https://t.co/ECwIC17NiO #education

[MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT) @mit_react]

@LanaCook, Assistant Dir. of Strategic Initiatives at @mitopenlearning and @LACinAD, Co-Founder of @_Naamal, cowritten an article focusing on "Opening the global digital economy to refugees" as part of the @FMReview 71.

Learn more: https://t.co/9oZRv35JBg

[Migration Summit @MSummit2024]

We are so thankful for everyone who submitted its proposal to be part of Migration Summit 2023!
👉 If you are planning to join as well, the deadline to apply is January 16, 2023.
Read the details and apply here: https://t.co/nI3aKrYpXH

@mit_react @_Naamal @karamfoundation

[McGovern Institute @mcgovernmit]

What's better than a holiday greeting from the McGovern Institute? How about a holiday greeting in 30 different languages (including Klingon!) from researchers across our labs. You don't want to miss this one - turn up the volume!

[Migration Summit @MSummit2024]

Save the date 📣
The Migration Summit 2023 organized by the @mit_react @_Naamal & Karam Foundation is a month-long global convening designed to build bridges between diverse communities.

🌐 https://t.co/hfj8HbhCKH

#MigrationSummit23 #Migration #Education #Livelihood #Dignity

[Digital Humanities | MIT @DigitalHumMIT]

Now accepting proposals for our 2023 symposium! Check out the Call for Papers: https://t.co/zO7uluSt4u

The MIT Programs in Digital Humanities will host the 2023 Greater Boston Digital Research & Pedagogy Symposium on April 28, 2023. Submit your proposal by January 15!

[MIT Open Learning @mitopenlearning]

Whether you're new to climate change or an experienced advocate, MIT has free high-quality materials to deepen your understanding about climate, energy, and solutions. Learn more at @CambSciFest this Thurs. with @mit_esi, @MITOCW & @MITxCourses! https://t.co/JN39rPpQhV

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

Upcoming @GarrisonInst event: "Inner Resources for #CollectiveAction in #Climate Chaos" & how "there is an inner dimension to #climatechange that the world is ignoring - a need to heal the disconnection from ourselves, each other, and #nature." https://t.co/Zas81yQgCm

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

More of this please: new free digital security course for university students from @FranciscoRochaE of @TecdeMonterrey https://t.co/Vw64888hP4

[MIT Open Learning @mitopenlearning]

"We want to be super clear on what the role is of the robot versus the community.... That's part of the ethical design thinking." Dean for Digital Learning @cynthiabreazeal tells the @UN about #MITRAISE's work to teach ethical, inclusive use of AI. https://t.co/K39KpGg6nA #UNGA

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

Calling all #TRIO #UpwardBound #McNair alumni: Join us Wednesday 8/17 for a conversation with Loretta Brady @profbrady about her journey as a #firstgen student & now professor and author of "Technology Touchpoints" with @RLPGBooks https://t.co/2I9gLbXrHZ

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

@shaanmasala This could be really interesting to map out. We learn as much reflecting on failure as we can from success.

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

Excited to have @mit_react on this list! Thanks @mit_ili for the opportunity to study the effectiveness of #internships and project based learning for #refugees and underrepresented learners in #tech fields.

[MITili @mit_ili]

MITili awards nearly $200K to innovative MIT research on the science of learning and learning effectiveness. Projects range from the effectiveness of AP courses in high schools to educational outreach for refugees. Learn more:
https://t.co/fjJiw05bQt

[Dr. Lana Cook @LanaCook]

A needed initiative in the refugee innovation space: funding directly for refugee-led organizations. #MigrationSummit @adai_circle @SolidarityInit1

[Edmund Page @EdmundPage]

UNHCR has launched the 2022 Innovation Fund. The Fund supports innovation by all organisations led by people who experience forced displacement, including refugees, asylum-seekers, the internally displaced, returnees and stateless people. https://t.co/dyWq9DASuW @WeAreCohere_Org