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Mitch Resnick named to Forbes Optimism 250

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Oct. 21, 2026

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A programmable brick, a coding language, and an after-school clubhouse. Forbes counts him at #164.

Professor Mitch Resnick has been named to the Forbes Optimism 250 list, which honors the country's greatest living optimists in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Resnick was recognized as an educational pioneer for leading the development of Scratch, contributing to LEGO Mindstorms, and co-founding The Clubhouse Network.

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