Publication Date: February 13, 2002 Freshman Farhan Merali helped design and build 50 wooden toy trucks and trailer rigs to hold crayons and coins. The MIT Hobby Shop sponsored the IAP activity to benefit a school in Dorchester. Photo / Donna Coveney A version of this article appeared in MIT Tech Talk on February 13, 2002 (download PDF). Share this news article on: X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Print Related Topics Students Volunteering, outreach, public service
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