MISTI Workshops in Partnership with MIT
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI) to offer cutting-edge training and workshops to students in Bahrain for four consecutive years. This collaboration, powered by Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), hosts exclusive training workshops open to all university students across Bahrain, led by a team of MIT trainers, and taking place at the University’s D-Lab, utilizing the latest tools and creative workspaces.
MISTI Workshops in Partnership with MIT
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI) to offer cutting-edge training and workshops to students in Bahrain for four consecutive years. This collaboration, powered by Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), hosts exclusive training workshops open to all university students across Bahrain, led by a team of MIT trainers, and taking place at the University’s D-Lab, utilizing the latest tools and creative workspaces.
Upcoming Workshop
Smart Safety and Reliability Systems
This upcoming workshop offers an excellent opportunity for implementation within the MISTI program due to its balance of hardware and software components and the potential for rapid prototyping.
Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate sensors, edge computing, and AI for predictive safety.
- Practical, student-driven innovations addressing real industrial needs.
- Strengthened academic-industry ties with mutual knowledge exchange.
- Enhanced student experience and employability through applied learning.
- January 5 - 29, 2026
Previous Workshops
The MISTI program at AUBH offers a variety of intensive workshops designed to provide hands-on learning experiences. Each workshop is carefully crafted to address specific themes and equip students with valuable skills. Here are some examples of past workshops:
Previous Workshops
The MISTI program at AUBH offers a variety of intensive workshops designed to provide hands-on learning experiences. Each workshop is carefully crafted to address specific themes and equip students with valuable skills. Here are some examples of past workshops:
2025
MISTI Accelerator – Business Startup: Transforming the Future
This workshop focused on entrepreneurial growth and innovation, guiding students through the process of establishing and managing startups from concept to implementation.
Actuated Experiences – Design & Fabrication for Interactivity
This workshop allowed participants to explore foundational technologies and fabrication techniques, including 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, and laser cutting.
2024
Building Interactive Wearable Technology from Scratch
This workshop enabled students to build interactive technology from scratch with applications in robotics, exoskeletons, interactive fashion, and assistive technology.
2023
Global Lab Teaching Robotics Workshop
This workshop underscored the use of cutting-edge robotic technologies to advance knowledge and upskill students with some of the necessary hands-on technical skills as well as the soft skills required in today’s fast-paced world.
Student Projects
MISTI program participants have consistently impressed with their innovative and impactful projects. Here are a few examples of winning projects from past years
Ranging from underwater drones to social robots and Innovative Safety Bracelet: exciting final projects equip Bahraini students with cutting-edge skills and fostering their belief that, with the right tools, skills, and guidance from mentors, they can create almost anything they imagine.
Student Projects
MISTI program participants have consistently impressed with their innovative and impactful projects. Here are a few examples of winning projects from past years
Ranging from underwater drones to social robots and Innovative Safety Bracelet:
exciting final projects equip Bahraini students with cutting-edge skills and fostering their belief that, with the right tools, skills, and guidance from mentors, they can create almost anything they imagine.
Powered by BBK
AUBH is grateful for the generous support of its sponsors, who make the MISTI program possible.
BBK is the primary sponsor of the MISTI program, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing higher education and fostering a culture of innovation in Bahrain
MIT Instructors
The MISTI program is led by a team of highly skilled instructors and experts from MIT who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the workshops.
Mrs. Marwa Al Alawi
Lead Instructor and Course Developer for the MISTI program from MIT.
Kristan Hilby
MIT Instructor
Masarah Ahmedhussein
MIT Instructor
Maxwell Yun
MIT Instructor
Ngima Hyolmo
MIT Instructor