MIT Portugal Program

𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 - 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 🏛️

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce our renewed visual identity!

With a stronger and more contemporary design, our new logo reinforces our connection with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) while giving greater prominence to the identity of the MIT Portugal Program.

Our look may be changing, but our purpose remains the same: strengthening collaboration between Portugal and MIT and bringing together knowledge, talent and institutions to advance research and innovation ☺️

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥–𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 🇵🇹🇺🇸

Taking place on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the Universidade de Aveiro, the Summit will bring together the CMU Portugal, MIT Portugal Program, and UT Austin Portugal Program to reflect on how international partnerships can continue contributing to Portugal’s scientific, technological, and economic development.

The 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, offering an initial overview of the sessions and topics that will shape the day.

The 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 to MSc and PhD students, including PhD graduates who concluded their degree during Phase 4, provided they are, or have been, active under Phase 4 of the Carnegie Mellon Portugal, MIT Portugal, or UT Austin Portugal Programs and meet at least one of the following criteria:

➨ participation in mobility or entrepreneurship programs;
➨ support through research projects or research grants funded or enabled by one of the Programs; or
➨ holding, or having held, a PhD scholarship funded through one of the Programs.

Selected posters will be featured during the Summit and will be eligible for the conference awards.

Explore the preliminary agenda, register, and review the full Call for Posters requirements on the conference website: https://usptsummit2026.admeus.org/

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩-𝐮𝐩 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 🌊

From building and testing their own ROV's to exploring marine biology, oceanography, and underwater technologies, this year's participants embraced every challenge with curiosity, creativity, and teamwork.

The 2026 edition of the Marine Robotics Summer School once again brought together students, researchers, and experts from Portugal and MIT to learn, collaborate, and push the boundaries of marine robotics in the unique setting of the Azores.

A huge thank you to all the students, instructors, guest speakers, and partners who made this edition possible. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and willingness to share knowledge are what make this school so special.

🎥 Enjoy the highlights:

2026 Marine Robotics Summer School - Wrap-up Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

𝐀 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 🇵🇹

This summer, some MIT students are gaining hands-on experience through internships at different institutions across Portugal as part of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI).

MISTI gives MIT students the opportunity to experience the world while advancing knowledge, tackling real-world challenges, and preparing to make an impact in an increasingly interconnected global society.

But an international experience goes far beyond the workplace, it is also about discovering a new culture, meeting new people, and creating meaningful connections.

So, we brought the students together for a special cultural event in Porto! After a relaxed lunch and some time to connect and share their experiences in Portugal, it was time to discover one of the country's sweetest traditions: learning how to make pastéis de nata! 🥧

Through Internships, Study Abroad, Global Teaching Labs, and Global Classrooms, MISTI places global engagement at the heart of the MIT experience, creating opportunities to learn and connect across borders.

We hope our students leave Portugal with new skills, meaningful connections, great memories, and maybe even the secret to a perfect pastel de nata! 😋

📌 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 'Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit'

📅 October 30, 2026
📍 Aveiro, Portugal

The three Portuguese American partnerships - MIT Portugal Program, UT Austin Portugal Program, and CMU Portugal - will come together on October 30, 2026, in University of Aveiro for the Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit: From Knowledge to Competitiveness!

Bringing together researchers, students, industry representatives, policymakers, and innovation leaders, the Summit will provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and explore how science, technology, and international partnerships can help drive Portugal’s innovation and global competitiveness.

🔗 More information about the agenda, speakers, and registration will be shared in the coming months! Don't miss it!

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Agência Nacional de Inovação Ministério da Educação, Ciência e Inovação

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌊

After a week of building strong theoretical foundations, it's time to turn knowledge into action.

Week two of the Marine Robotics Summer School is now underway, and our students have officially started designing and building their own Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) to explore and investigate the ocean.

Before diving into the engineering challenge, participants spent the morning immersed in marine biology, visiting research laboratories at Okeanos - Instituto de Investigação em Ciências do Mar and discovering how scientists study marine ecosystems, from coastal habitats to the deep sea. They also explored cutting-edge research in electronic tagging of sharks and rays, as well as cetacean ecology, behaviour, and monitoring.

Armed with these insights, the teams are now moving into the implementation, testing, and deployment phases of their projects, bringing together robotics, oceanography, and biology to develop solutions for real-world ocean exploration.

Stay tuned as we follow their progress throughout the week! ☺️

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨́𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞́ 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐬

The MIT Portugal Program mourns the passing of Professor António Pais Antunes, a distinguished researcher, educator, and valued member of our Coordination Team.

Throughout his career, Professor António Pais Antunes made an outstanding contribution to the fields of transportation systems, spatial planning, and mobility research, while inspiring generations of students and researchers through his dedication to science and education.

We are deeply grateful for the knowledge, commitment, and kindness he brought to the MIT Portugal Program over the years.

Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.

Thank you, Professor António Pais Antunes. Your legacy will continue to inspire us.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌊

Over the past few days, our participants have explored the foundations of marine robotics and oceanography through a combination of hands-on activities and interactive lectures.

From operating and understanding AUVs and ROVs to learning ocean observation techniques, oceanographic modelling, energy systems, and mission planning, students have been building the knowledge and skills needed to tackle real-world challenges in the marine environment.

Beyond the classroom, they also took part in practical demonstrations, water survival training, and even experienced the incredible waters of the Azores during a whale watching expedition, seeing first-hand the environment where many of these technologies are applied.

Next week, it's time to turn knowledge into action. The challenge begins as teams start designing, building, and implementing their own ROVs, putting everything they've learned into practice.

Stay tuned, the best is yet to come!☺️