In this photoessay, we explore how we embrace the MIT motto, "Mens et Manus" - which stands for "Mind and hand" - to make entrepreneurship and making accessible, learnable and fun for all students.

1. FROM MAKING TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
THE MIT WAY: MENS ET MANUS
Elaine Chen, Senior Lecturer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence,
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship; Founder & MD, ConceptSpring

6. “It is my senior spring and I want to take classes which allow
me to be hands-on and learn skills in areas which I haven't
learned through my major.”
“I've spent the past 7 semesters learning abstract concepts and
writing code, and I want to spend my last semester exploring the
physical side of tech while working on hands-on projects that
involve integrating physical things with electronics/software.”
“During all my academic career, I've focused on
simulation and theories. Now I want to learn the core
spirit of MIT, Mens and Manus.”

7. MAKING MAKING
NOT SCARY
Accessible
Learnable
Fun

8. ACCESSIBLE

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12. LEARNABLE

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22. FUN

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35. MAKING
ENTREPRENEURSHI
P NOT SCARY
Accessible
Learnable
Fun

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38. THANK YOU
@chenelaine blog.conceptspring.com