Social Impact Strategy

2-0-1 units · Undergraduate

Introduces a systems change model of social impact strategy and related tactics. Draws on guest lectures from systems change leaders and faculty and staff across MIT. Introduces a range of subjects, programs, and resources available to aspiring change agents. Class discussion and reflective assignments facilitate application of systems change strategy to students' issues of interest. Tactics covered apply to varied challenges, from climate, public health, education, and housing to promoting AI in the public interest. Subject can count toward the 6-unit discovery-focused credit limit for first-year students. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.