Gadi Stieber
Using technology and political discourse to strive for a better, more inclusive future.
Hi! I’m Gadi!
I’m a student at MIT, originally from Evanston, Illinois. I’m still figuring out exactly what I want to study, but I’m interested in electrical engineering, computer science, and political science. I’m drawn to both understanding how technology works and thinking about how we can use it to build a better, more inclusive future.
Before MIT, I attended Evanston Township High School, where I volunteered at the ChromeZone computer repair center, served as president of the Jewish and Israeli Culture Clubs, and tutored students in chemistry and physics. Through ChromeZone and Youth Technology Corps, I helped repair and refurbish computers so more people could have reliable access to technology. I’ve also interned at Northwestern’s Amaral Computational Research Lab and at Spertus Institute.
Outside of academics, I’m an avid reader, documentary and short-film maker, and home repair enthusiast. I enjoy projects that let me work with my hands, whether that means fixing a computer, restoring a deck, or experimenting with something new.
I’ve also been a Hartman Teen Fellow, participated in the FBI Teen Academy, and traveled across the country with Etgar 36, exploring history and engaging in political dialogue and debate. Those experiences helped shape my interest in listening to different perspectives and understanding the communities around me.
I’m excited to see where these interests take me at MIT. This website is a place to share what I’ve worked on, what I care about, and what I’m exploring along the way.
Filmmaking
From documentaries to shorts that have found their way into festivals and even earned awards, filmmaking has been my way of exploring stories worth telling—and sharing them with others.
Etgar 36
Etgar 36 taught me that true understanding comes from listening—whether to history, to stories, or to political conversations across divides that continue to shape our country.
Volunteering
Through YTC and Chromezone, I worked to expand access to technology—whether by refurbishing computers for underserved communities or repairing devices that keep students connected to learning.