New MBTA Subway Extension in Somerville
For the first time in 27 years, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), has added a new rapid-transit subway station. The MBTA or known colloquially as “the T” is the public agency responsible for operating most public transportation services in Greater Boston, Massachusetts Located on a new Orange Line extension […]
FGLP Lecturer, Mary Shapiro, Interviewed by “Boss and Tonic”
Mary Shapiro, professor at Simmons College School of Management, was recently interviewed by “Boss and Tonic,” an online blog that profiles successful women. She has hosted FGLP students in her “Team Decision Making” lecture, which has been rated highly for its participatory design and focus on learning how to be […]
Congratulations to the 2014 Harvard Graduates!
Adz Group would like to congratulate the Harvard graduates of 2014! Some of the students who work with our Future Global Leaders Program (FGLP) participants will be graduating this year and we wish them luck on their future endeavors! As the celebrations come to an end in Cambridge, the school […]
A Lot of U.S. Historic Firsts are in Massachusetts
Boston is well-known as a city of “firsts” for America: 1621: First Thanksgiving (Plymouth, Massachusetts) 1634: Boston Common, the first public park 1635: Boston Latin School, the first public school, and 1636: Harvard, the first American university 1897: the first public subway system But did you know that Massachusetts is […]
American vs. Japanese Education Systems
As part of Adz Group’s Future Global Leaders Program (FGLP), participants have the opportunity to sit in and observe a university class lecture, or visit a local high school and shadow their students. In addition to interacting with students their age, this is a wonderful opportunity to view a different […]
Inventions: 2014 Student Showcase at MIT Museum
The MIT Museum announces a new permanent exhibition, Inventions: 2014 Student Showcase, on view beginning tomorrow, May 29 and running through December 31, 2014. The exhibit will feature a range of creative inventions by MIT graduate and undergraduate students, all of which were created for courses, clubs or just for […]
Washington Monument Set to Reopen after Earthquake Damage
The Washington Monument, one of the most iconic structures in D.C. and perhaps America, will reopen on Monday, May 12. The Monument has been closed for nearly three years after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in nearby Virginia rattled the 555 foot tall structure. Luckily only some of the stones broke near […]
HSBC’s The Value of Education: Springboard for Success Report
Commissioned by HSBC, the “Value of Education” is an global consumer research study into global education trends. It provides insights into parents’ attitudes and behavior towards their child’s education around the world. “Springboard for Success” was the first report and represented the views of 4,592 parents in 15 countries and […]
Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.
It’s not too late to see the world-famous cherry blossom season in Washington D.C. Every year visitors from around the world come to Washington to see the cherry trees in full bloom. The dates when the cherry blossoms reach their peak bloom depends on the weather and various year-to-year but […]
FGLP Lecturer, Justin Werfel, Publishes Study in Science Journal
Justin Werfel of Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering often lectures to FGLP participants. His lecture, based on the findings in the study he recently coauthored in the journal Science, summarizes what swarm robotics are and how they can be used in the future. Inspired by insects like […]