Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Alumni and Jones College Prep High School

2008-2009 Activities

• Chandra Papudesu, an MIT alum, attended Jones to participate in Principal for a Day (PFAD) on October 30th. To learn more about PFAD and how you can get involved visit the PFAD website.

2007-2008 Activities

• Four MIT volunteers tutored Jones College Prep students in math and biology weekly, totaling around 20 sessions for the year.

"The students have benefited from this experience demonstrated by their improvements in grades."

-- Chandra Papudesu, MIT Alumnus

2006-2007 Activities

• Two alumni attended Business Council meetings at Jones and joined other stakeholders in discussing how to support the school.
• One alumna spoke to students about her career in computer science and career opportunities for women in the field.

Previous Activities

• In February 2006, attended tutor breakfast with JCP staff
• In December 2005, participated in quarterly Jones College Prep Advisory Council Meeting at Marshall Field's
• Starting in 2003, organized one-on-one math tutoring program with about five MIT alumni tutors
• Organized seminar for teachers and students on careers in technology
• For the Summer of 2005, the MIT Alumni Club of Chicago sponsored a biology teacher to attend MIT Teacher Summer Program
• Participated in Principal for a Day in 2005 and 2006
• In 2003, two MIT alums attended Senior Mentor Retreat in suburbs with JCP seniors and principal
• In 2003, held Tutor Kick-Off meeting at JCP attended by MIT alums and hosted by JCP tutor program coordinator, Michael Beck

Page updated 31 October 2008