Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the MIT Outreach Database define as outreach?

  Outreach can be defined in many ways. Click on the "About" button for our definition of outreach.

• Who is the audience for the MIT Outreach Database?

  The MIT Outreach Database provides a portal through which people can easily learn about MIT's outreach opportunities. The primary audience for the database includes MIT students and other members of the MIT community, K-12 teachers and parents, families, and others throughout the nation.

• I am having trouble finding a program using the check boxes on the Search page. How can I increase my chances of finding programs?

  The outreach program coordinators are asked to categorize their programs, but sometimes they neglect to check all of the applicable boxes when entering their programs into the database. Therefore, if your search is not returning any results, it is suggested that you uncheck some of the boxes you've checked and try again (i.e., make your search less specific).

• I am interested in one of the programs. How do I sign up for it?

  Once you have searched the database and identified a program that is of interest to you, click on the name of the program on the Search results page. This will take you to a Web page that provides a summary of the program, a contact person for the program, and a link to the program's Web site. If the program's Web site does not contain any information about how to get involved, you should e-mail or call the contact person.

• I know of an outreach program at MIT, but I don't see it listed. What should I do?

  Let us know about it! Please click the "Contact Us" button on the navigation bar for information on how to contact us.

• I am an outreach program administrator. How do I add my program to the MIT Outreach Database?

  Please click on the "Add/Edit Programs" button and register for a new account.

• Who is responsible for developing the MIT Outreach Database?

  The MIT Outreach Database was developed during the summer of 2005 by a team led by the MIT Public Service Center with the close coordination of the Edgerton Center.

• I have additional questions that do not appear here. What should I do?

  Please click the "Contact Us" button on the navigation bar for information on how to contact us.