Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA: In a rare academic milestone, Indian-origin high school junior Arjun Kulkarni has been selected to teach a credit-bearing artificial intelligence course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, making him one of the youngest instructors to do so.

West Nottingham Academy, which facilitated Kulkarni’s internship, confirmed he will lead a four-credit class during MIT’s Independent Activities Period (IAP). The course will be open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Kulkarni has worked at MIT alongside professor Manolis Kellis on projects spanning artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cognitive cartography. His contributions include developing visual data science tools, building interactive datasets, and supporting research in human-centered AI.

In a statement, West Nottingham Academy said the appointment reflects its focus on placing students in advanced, research-driven academic environments before graduation. Academy president John Guffey said Kulkarni’s achievement demonstrates an exceptional level of college-ready academic preparation.

Currently a junior at Appleby College in Ontario, Canada, Kulkarni also serves on the leadership team of the Mantis AI internship program, mentors peers, and remains active in community initiatives. He has additionally delivered a talk through TEDx, sharing his views on education reform.