2026 FYRE: Fueling Young Revolutionary Engineers

In collaboration with MIT's Chocolate City living group and The Program in Media Arts & Sciences (MAS) at the Media  Lab, FYRE (Fueling Young Revolutionary Engineers) is a one-day workshop designed to inspire 12-15 year-old students in the Greater Boston area to explore engineering and creative problem-solving as tools for innovation and social change. 

Building on FYRE's mission to ignite the “fire” of innovation in young students, the workshop will introduce participants to different engineering disciplines through short presentations from MIT student mentors. Students will then work collaboratively to design and construct Rube Goldberg machines, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on experimentation.

The goal of FYRE is to foster a passion for engineering while giving students experience in collaboration, brainstorming, and applying technical concepts to real-world challenges. Participants will conclude the workshop by presenting their creations, sharing their ideas, and demonstrating the innovative potential of teamwork.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Lunch & snacks will be provided. 

Register by Friday, October 31, 2026

If you have any questions, please reach out to mas-diversity@media.mit.edu.