Introducing Supercollaborative Research into MIT Classes

Supercollaboration is an unusual way of conducting research that we have been experimenting with in Erik Demaine’s MIT classes in recent years. Our goal is to introduce the supercollaboration model into other MIT courses. We already have multiple commitments from other Prof.s to experiment with introducing open problem sessions into their classes. Students in these classes will benefit from gaining research experience working on real problems, getting exposed to research in a positive atmosphere with a low barrier to entry, learning from their peers as they collaborate, and with the potential for research publications. Instructors will benefit from discovering and recruiting students to continue research after the course.