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Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
has pursued its mission with singular focus since 1983, and today it sponsors some of the most respected science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment programs anywhere in the world.
Research Science Institute
CEE's flagship program, the Research Science Institute (RSI) trains and mentors outstanding high school students at MIT for six weeks to inspire them to pursue and then excel in STEM careers.
![Rickoids spell RSI in MIT great hall](/sites/default/files/rsi/RSI_2017_InfiniteCrop50.jpg)
USA Biolympiad
CEE administers the USA Biolympiad (USABO), which selects and trains the U.S. team that attends the International Biology Olympiad.
![Two USABO students studying specimens in the lab](/sites/default/files/rsi/Chelsea%26DebraCrop649.jpg)
Teacher Enrichment Program
CEE's Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) connects teachers in underserved rural and urban areas to STEM experts and professionals, providing career development and ensuring a talented and diverse workforce in STEM.
![Dr.Stephanie Lessard-Pilon speaking at TEP Bite of Science](/sites/default/files/rsi/Dr.StephanieLessard-PilosSpeakingToTeachersResizeCrop.jpg)