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Education
Education matters
Learning and teaching are central to competitiveness in the knowledge economy, so they are
key to CMI’s success. As well as a dynamic programme aimed at benefiting undergraduates
and graduates on both sides of the Atlantic, CMI’s remit includes widespread interaction with
university staff from a range of UK institutions, and knowledge sharing with fellow academics,
business professionals and policy makers.
(2.1)
Professionals
CMI offers professionals currently working in industry a wide range of opportunities to develop
their existing knowledge and increase its competitive commercial application. Through the
Professional Practice Programme ((link to 7.2.3)), CMI has developed both executive
education courses and a range of new Master’s degrees, alongside an ongoing series of
distinguished lectures and workshops.
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Executive education courses ((link to 1.1.1))
Master’s ((link to 1.1.2))
Distinguished lectures ((link to 1.1.3))
Workshops ((link to 1.1.4))
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(2.2)
University staff
Academics and other university staff from both sides of the Atlantic can benefit from CMI’s
commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise across a broad range of commercial,
academic and technological fields.
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
Curriculum development
Course materials [material not yet available]
Distinguished lectures [link to 1.1.3]
Workshops [link to 1.1.4]
Bursaries and grants
National Competitiveness Network [link to Section 3]
2.2.1 Curriculum development
MIT and Cambridge have diverse but complementary strengths in their academic courses and
support systems. CMI is helping to enhance these strengths, through the process of
transferring materials and competencies from one institution to the other, and the
establishment of new courses to be taken at both.
Numerous projects are being developed, including: [only include definite projects, as a
principle]
 Funding for the development within the University of Cambridge Engineering
Department of courses on Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), mirroring
those taken at MIT
 Funding for the development within MIT of computer-based courses that follow the
model which has been part of the Mathematics course in Cambridge for many years
 Funding for staging a course module on Biomaterials Engineering to be taught at
Cambridge
 Funding for a joint design studio for students in the Cambridge Departments of Urban
Design and Architecture, to allow students from both institutions to work together on
design briefs for urban and industrial development
 Funding for the development of a computer-based course on the analysis of literary
materials and the construction of multimedia narratives
 Funding for the development within MIT of student support and tutoring practices
based on the Cambridge model.
2.2.2
Course materials
((not yet available)) ((HIDE))
2.2.3
2.2.4
Distinguished lectures [link to 1.1.3]
Workshops [link to 1/1/4]
2.2.5
Bursaries and grant s
CMI is developing a framework whereby research can effectively be carried out through
collaboration between the University of Cambridge and MIT. As part of its commitment to the
field of integrated research, CMI offers a range of bursaries and grants to help fund projects
and programmes, as well as workshops in which research proposals can be developed.
Grants for workshops (up to £10,000), and research projects will be considered.
Research proposals can be submitted to CMI at any time, but only applications from
personnel at MIT and the University of Cambridge may be considered for CMI funding.
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However, academic staff from other institutions who have official visitor status with either the
University of Cambridge or MIT can form part of a project proposal team.
For further details on what type of projects may be considered for funding and how to apply,
follow the link below.
2.2.5.1 Applying for bursaries and grants
2.2.5.1 Applying for bursaries and grants
((No information at present))
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(2.3)
Graduates
Graduates can take advantage of CMI’s newly developed Master’s programmes, a series of
distinguished lectures on a wide variety of subjects, [and a postgraduate exchange scheme]
NOT YET - HIDE.
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Distinguished lectures [link to 1.1.3]
Masters [link to 1.1.2]
Postgraduate exchange ((no information available?)) NOT YET - HIDE
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(2.4)
Undergraduates
CMI’s Undergraduate Education Programme focuses on the potential of undergraduates in
areas of entrepreneurship and innovation. It seeks to combine the best of what MIT and the
University of Cambridge have to offer undergraduates, with the eventual aim of enhancing
future competitiveness and productivity in both the UK and US economies.
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.4.1
Exchange
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)
UPOP - HIDE – stands for ‘Undergraduate Placement (I think – could be Practice –
check with Peggy/David) Opportunities Programme’
Distinguished lectures [link to 1.1.3]
Student profiles [link to 5.4.2]
Cultural exchange [link to 7.3]
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Undergraduate Exchange Programme
CMI has developed the first fully reciprocal undergraduate exchange programme between
MIT and the University of Cambridge. It currently offers up to 50 students from each university
the opportunity to study for a whole academic year at the relevant department in their partner
university.
The programme aims to broaden the educational and cultural experiences of those taking
part, experiences that will help to play a part in driving innovation and growth in both the UK
and US economies. After the success of the initial pilot scheme in 2000/2001, the programme
has since helped forge even closer links between the two institutions.
((Is the following section for Cambridge and MIT students? Should there be separate entries
for the different institutions?)) YES
(( N.B. the following section could be split up into separate pages according to each subheading, depending on space available:))
Participating departments
At present the following departments are involved with the exchange. However, as the
exchange programme is still developing, other departments may be added.
[insert list of participating departments]
Eligibility
The exchange is currently available to University of Cambridge students who are studying in
the departments mentioned above. Students must also be in a position to return to Cambridge
for at least ONE YEAR of study after their year at MIT.
Each department differs in which year of the TRIPOS students participate in the exchange,
therefore students are advised to email use@cmi.cam.ac.uk for further information.
Financial issues
Students pay tuition fees as though they are at their home University. In other words, students
at the University of Cambridge pay their usual University of Cambridge fees and MIT students
pay MIT fees, even though they will physically be attending the other University. This also
applies to International and Island students.
University of Cambridge students are responsible for paying their rent at MIT. International
and Island students, and those UK/EU students who are not certified as eligible for fee
support, are also responsible for paying for Cambridge college fees (other than tuition) as well
as their rent at MIT.
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However, CMI provides bursaries [link to 2.2.5.1] for participants on the exchange to
compensate for ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. For further details about bursaries, contact us at
use@cmi.cam.ac.uk.
Application
If you are interested in applying and would like further information about the programme, it is
recommended that you attend the information session given by Dr. David Good (Director of
the Undergraduate Education Programme). The presentations will be given specifically for
students in the participating departments. Eligible students from these departments are
welcome to attend.
The schedule for these presentations is:
((insert table?))
Students who are seriously considering the exchange need to discuss the option with their
Tutor or Director of Studies before proceeding to the next stage of the application.
You can then download your application form in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Alternatively, students can present themselves during office hours, or write to the following
address:
Undergraduate Education
Cambridge-MIT Institute
10 Miller’s Yard, Mill Lane
Cambridge CB2 1RQ
After filling out the application form, students should send it, along with a personal statement
of no more than 500 words, to their Director of Studies or Tutor by ((insert 2003 deadline))
Students’ Director of Studies or Tutor are asked to complete a reference form, which can be
downloaded in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and are then requested to send the completed
application to the address above.
NOTE: Only applications sent by Directors of Studies or Tutors are accepted.
Applications sent by students will not be considered for the exchange.
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2.4.2 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)
CMI has developed a shared version of MIT’s highly successful Undergraduate Research
Opportunities Programme (UROP) that provides students with the opportunity to participate in
research projects at their respective partner university.
The eight-week projects take place in the summer vacation, with approximately 40 students
(20 from MIT and 20 from the University of Cambridge) participating in the scheme, which is
open to all undergraduates from the two universities subject to certain eligibility [link to
2.4.2.3] criteria.
In a UROP placement, an undergraduate student works as a member of a research team
involved in an ongoing project. He or she is given a large amount of responsibility for his/her
part of the project and is expected to contribute as any other member of the team would. This
gives undergraduates direct experience at the cutting edge of research and it transforms their
relationship to their academic subjects.
For the future, an extension of the UROP initiative is being considered which would involve
students taking similarly focussed internships in the Boston and Cambridge areas. For details
on the projects, the application process and profiles of students who have been on the
scheme, follow the links below.
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Opportunities for current University of Cambridge undergraduates [link to 2.4.2.1]
Opportunities for current MIT undergraduates [link to 2.4.2.2]
Eligibility [link to 2.4.2.3]
Student profiles [link to 5.4.2]
2.4.2.1 Opportunities for current University of Cambridge undergraduates
[red = sample of how to fill in]
1st stage of info:
Open to students from: MIT
Department:
Project title:
Computer Laboratory
Handheld Data
2nd stage of info (after clicking more information)
Project description:
Professionals like lawyers, doctors and vets require up-todate information. This project focuses on a database for lawyers, which is currently available
on CDROM and is updated several times per annum. This application currently runs on a PC.
But we would like it to be available on a hand held device (e.g. Toshiba pocket PD with1GB
IBM microdrive) capable of receiving updates wirelessly.
Student requirements:
Computer Science skills
Cambridge Supervisor: Dr Simon Moore
Email address of supervisor:
Simon.Moore@cl.cam.ac.uk
MIT sponsor:
Dr. Krste Asanovic
Email address of sponsor:
krste@cag.lcs.mit.edu
Financial issues (underlined sections linked to ‘open to students from’):
Students
will be paid a sum equivalent to ?? per hour. In addition, CMI will pay round trip airfare
Boston-UK-Boston as well as accommodation at the University of Cambridge for 8 weeks.
Quote from student (after the event) (link to longer feedback):
This was a great opportunity
to learn about handheld data and to be valued as a real researcher.
General information, the same for all projects
Start date:
24 June 2002
Duration:
8 weeks
Finish date:
Friday 16 August.
Apply to supervisor well before: 15 April 2002
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How to apply (link):
Contact the supervisor at the dept where the project is to take place.
There is no application form. S/he will let you know by 20 April if your application has been
successful.
2.4.2.2 Opportunities for current MIT graduates
[as above?]
2.4.2.3 Eligibility
UROP projects are open to all undergraduates from both the University of Cambridge and
MIT who will be returning to their home University for at least ONE YEAR after the summer in
which the project takes place. Other restrictions may apply according to they types of
students projects require, and participating departments may also impose their own
restrictions.
Please note that students who have participated in or are about to participate in the CMI fullyear exchange are NOT eligible for UROP projects.
2.4. 3
UPOP
((no information available – perhaps David Good/Peggy Enders can enlighten?))
2.4.4.
2.4.5.
2.4.6.
2.4.7.
Distinguished lectures [link to 1.1.3]
Student profiles [link to 5.4.2]
Cultural exchange [link to 7.3]
Intranet
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