"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
Jimmy Rising
Tue Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 05:30-07:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is a profound work for its insights into quality living and its commentary on modern thought. It can also be a powerful guide through the challenges of life, particularly those found at MIT. Over several meetings during IAP, we will read and discuss the book and some of its philosophical and historical background. Everyone is welcome, whether they have read the book or not.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/IAP
Contact: Jimmy Rising, 24-612, x3-7787, jrising@mit.edu
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An Explorer's Tour of Boston
Laurie Campos
Thu Jan 11, 02-04:00pm, 24-619
Single session event
Now that you have arrived in Boston, how much have you really seen? Boston is rich with treasures waiting to be found (for example, did you know that we have our own National Park?). This talk will introduce you to some of the hidden and well known gems of Boston such as historic sites, shops, museums, parks, restaurants, and hideaways, all T accessible. Bring your questions and imagination.
Contact: Holly Sweet, 24-612, x3-7786, hbsweet@mit.edu
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ESG Musical Concert
Holly Sweet , Ole Nielsen
Tue Jan 23, 03-04:30pm, 24-612
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
ESG will be hosting a musical concert for the MIT community. Staff, students, and alumni from ESG will perform a range of styles of music on different instruments, including piano, flute, vocals, a steel pan drum, and even a tin whistle (yes, it's a legitimate instrument!). Join us for refreshments after the concert.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/IAP
Contact: Holly Sweet, 24-612, x3-7786, hbsweet@mit.edu
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Kitchen Chemistry
Dr. Patti Christie
Wed Jan 17, 01-04:00pm, 24-612
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry, and recipes may be the oldest practical result of chemical research. We shall do some cooking experiments to illustrate chemical principles, including extraction, denaturation, and phase changes. This is a preview of a for-credit seminar which will be offered this coming spring.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/IAP
Contact: Dr. Patti Christie, 24-612, x3-7786, patti@mit.edu
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Math and Puzzle Challenges in the Tetris Target Video Game
Glenn Iba
Tue Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 07:30-09:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Tetris Target (developed by Iba) is a very challenging puzzle variation of Tetris which leads to complex puzzle solving strategies. Participants will have a chance to play the game, develop and discuss solution strategies, and explore some of the mathematical issues that arise. We may also explore the application of machine learning techniques for automatically discovering solution strategies and invariants.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/IAP
Contact: Glenn Iba, 24-612, x3-7786, giba@alum.mit.edu
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The Theory about Nothing: Dividing by Zero with New Kinds of Numbers
Robert de Marrais
Thu Jan 11, 18, 25, 06-08:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
The first session will explore why extensions of imaginary numbers can allow divisions of zero. The second will be a picture show of "box-kites." The third session will link singularity theory, software modeling of complex systems, and other wide open areas where little is known yet. No advanced math is required: the tools are simple (can you XOR?), but the implications aren't!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/IAP
Contact: Robert de Marrais, 24-612, x3-7786, rdemarrais@alum.mit.edu
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