The Practice School

David H. Koch School of Chemical Engineering Practice

With roots going back to 1916, the “Practice School” — as the David H. Koch School of Chemical Engineering Practice is commonly known — is a key element of the Ph.D.CEP and M.S.CEP degree programs.

David H. Koch School of Chemical Engineering Practice

The Experience

The Practice School at MIT is like no other educational experience. Practice School internship replaces the research thesis required in conventional master’s programs.

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The History

ChemE Practice School celebrated its event in 2016!

In Practice, the centennial commemorative book (Open book as a pdf)

Centennial documentary, “Learn By Practice“, and more clips of incredible stories on YouTube!

Alumna

Mariah Hoover, ’08, ’12

"I’m working for Shell Oil,” she says. “I’ll be working on introducing new technologies into refineries across North America."

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