A Cram Course In Reflection Seismology, Or How to Bluff Your Way Around Subsurface Imaging
Mark Willis, Joongmoo Byun
Tue, Thu, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 01:30-03:00pm, E53-220
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Dec-2003
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
An introduction to the oil exploration method of reflection seismology. The exploration cycle will be described, followed by a closer look at the acquisition and processing of seismic data. An emphasis will be placed on concepts and ideas rather than detailed mathematics.
Contact: EAPS Education Office, 54-912, x3-3381, carols@mit.edu or vsm@mit.edu
Sponsor: Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
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Astronomy at Wallace Observatory
Amanda Gulbis
Wed Jan 7, 02-03:00pm, 54-420, organizational meeting
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Jan-2004
Limited to 3 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: 8.287J-12.410J or some observational astronomy experience
Individual research projects in observational astronomy, using the 24” telescope at Wallace Astrophysical Observatory in Westford, MA. Projects will involve preliminary work for observing stellar occultations by Kuiper belt objects. Observing opportunities include astrometric and photometric observations of possible stars that may be occulted by a Kuiper belt object.
Contact: Amanda Gulbis, 54-420, x3-1785, gulbis@mit.edu
Sponsor: Wallace Astrophysical Observatory
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DMSE Graduate Medallion Casting
Jorge Feuchtwanger, Marc Richard
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 01-04:00pm, 8-014
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
We will continue the medallion project begun in May 2001. Medallions are given to all graduates of DMSE, both undergraduate and graduate. Since we already have silicone rubber molds, this activity will consist of forming wax patterns, building ceramic shells and casting silicon bronze medallions. DMSE graduate and undergraduate students especially are encouraged to participate. Other interested people are welcome.
Contact: Jorge Feuchtwanger, 4-051, x3-3495, feucht@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Electron Microprobe Analysis on the JEOL JXA-733 Superprobe
Nilanjan Chatterjee
Fri Jan 9, 01-05:00pm, TBD
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
In this session you will have hands-on experience on our JEOL-733 electron microprobe with enhanced imaging capabilities and learn about wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometry, backscattered electron, secondary electron, cathodoluminescence, and elemental x-ray imaging.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/e-probe/www/iap.html
Contact: Nilanjan Chatterjee, 54-1216, x3-1995, nchat@mit.edu
Sponsor: Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
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Holography Studio Series
Stephanie Hunt
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 5.00 for materials
These sessions will introduce you to fundamental holographic techniques. Visit the web contact to learn specific information about each session.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/museum/holographyiap/
Contact: Stephanie Hunt, MIT Museum, x3-4405, museum-programs@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Museum
Session 1a: Laser Transmission Holography
Stephanie Hunt
Laser transmission holograms are the classics in the field.
This type of hologram tends to be very bright, and it is able to record a deeper scene than many other types of holograms. A hologram created during this session will be used to make a white light-viewable transfer during a Saturday session.
Fri Jan 30, 10am-12:00pm, MIT Museum
Session 1b: Laser Transmission Holography
Stephanie Hunt
See Session 1a information for details.
Fri Jan 30, 01-03:00pm, MIT Museum
Session 2a: White Light Transmission Holography
Stephanie Hunt
This technique, invented by MIT Professor Steve Benton, revolutionized the field of holography. The laser-viewable holograms created during the Friday sessions will be copied during Session 2, producing a white light-viewable 3-dimensional image.
Sat Jan 31, 10am-12:00pm, MIT Museum
Session 2b: White Light Transmission Holography
Stephanie Hunt
See session 2a information for details.
Sat Jan 31, 01-03:00pm, MIT Museum
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Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis for Trace Element Analysis of Geological, Biological and Environmental Materials
Ila Pillalamarri
Mon Jan 5, 11am-02:00pm, NW13-263
Instrumental neutron activation analysis is a non-destructive analytical technique for the determination of elemental abundances at very low levels in a wide variety of samples, geological to biological. Get to know this technique which was used to analyze the lunar rock samples and is now widely used in environmental pollution studies. Everybody is welcome.This course is arranged in four sessions.
Session 1: Introduction and principles.
Session 2: Description of gamma spectrometer.
Session 3: Hands on experience w/ instrumentation.
Session 4: A case study.
Contact: Ila Pillalamarri, NW13-263, x3-3387, pila@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
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Introduction to Machining
Toby Bashaw
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 23, 26, 28, 01:30-04:30pm, 4-010
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 21-Dec-2003
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Need to make a gizmo for your whatchamacallit? Know the difference between a micrometer and a C-clamp? Join a small group and experience the possibilities offered by lathes and milling machines. In addition to learning how to safely turn and mill various materials with this equipment, you'll become familiar with some of the ancillary hand tools, such as files, saws, and precision measuring devices, that support powered machining. Two sessions will be offered, one on Mondays and one on Wednesdays. Participants will choose one day or the other for all four weeks. Registration, which does not begin until Dec 1, will be only by e-mail to: trbashaw@mit.edu.
Contact: Toby Bashaw, 8-004, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Introduction to Science of Synthesis
Erja Kajosalo, Alex Williams
Fri Jan 23, 10:30-12:00am, 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Organic chemists! Learn to use "Science of Synthesis" which is an entirely new electronic edition of the classic Houben–Weyl. Alex Williams from Thieme Publishers will show you how to find evaluated synthetic methods from this database using (sub)structure and/or text searching. This session will allow participants time for hands-on use of the resource!
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Introduction to Simulation of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation using Finite Difference Time Domain Simulations (FDTD)
David Ward
Tue Jan 13, Thu Jan 15, 10am-12:00pm, 2-131
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: NA, but 8.01 would be helpful.
FDTD is a simple and intuitive way to understand and visualize light wave propagation and the interaction of light with matter. The class begins with a review of Maxwell’s equations and explores the basics of FDTD through a simple 1-dimensional implementation in Microsoft Excel and Matlab. Day two consists of special topics including: negative refraction, photonic bandgap materials, and a discussion on the future of electromagnetic “simulation” using THz electromagnetic wave imaging. Little to no coding experience is required. Emphasis is placed on the visual aspect of electromagnetic wave propagation as opposed to a purely mathematical treatment.
Web: http://nelson.mit.edu/iap2004.html
Contact: David Ward, 6-026, x3-1956, dwward@mit.edu
Sponsor: David W Ward, 6-026, 617 253-1956, dwward@mit.edu
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Introduction to Welding
Toby Bashaw
Tue, Thu, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 01:30-04:00pm, 8-014
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 21-Dec-2003
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Here's a chance to play with fire, make noise, and get dirty while exploring several techniques for joining various metals to one another. This four-week course will cover gas (oxy-acetylene) welding as well as two or three methods of electric arc welding (stick, MIG, and, possibly, TIG) and the ancillary skills (cutting, grinding, measuring) that contribute to these processes. All necessary safety apparel will be provided. Two sessions will be offered, one on Tuesdays and one on Thursdays. Participants will choose one day or the other for all four weeks. Registration, which does not begin until Dec 1, will be only by e-mail to: trbashaw@mit.edu.
Contact: Toby Bashaw, 8-004, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Introductory Blacksmithing
Toby Bashaw
Mon-Fri, Jan 8, 12-15, 20-23, 26-29, 09:30am-12:00pm, 4-003
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Dec-2003
Limited to 24 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
Using forges, hammers, and anvils, you'll have a hands-on opportunity to safely shape red-hot steel into useful, beautiful items. First meeting is mandatory for all participants (Thursday, Jan 8, 9:30am-12:00noon, Rm. 4-003). There will be three 2.5-hour sessions for each participant (9:30am-12:00noon); sign-up for these sessions will take place at the first meeting. Registration for this activity does not begin until December 1; sign up by email only at trbashaw@mit.edu.
Contact: Toby Bashaw, 8-004, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Magnetism and Magnetic Property Measurement: Operation of SQUID Magnetometer
Dr.Fangcheng Chou
Fri Jan 23, 10am-12:00pm, Room 13-2137
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2004
Single session event
Basics of magnetism of materials and principles of SQUID magnetometer operation will be discussed. The main theme will be how to use the SQUID magnetometer to investigate the magnetism of a wide variety of materials. Will include a demonstration.
Contact: Dr.Fangcheng Chou, 13-3134, x3-0054, fcchou@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for Materials Science and Engineering
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Methods of Computer Simulation in Chemical Physics
Joel Eaves
Tue Jan 20, Fri Jan 23, Tue Jan 27, Fri Jan 30, 10-11:30am, 1-242
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Working knowledge of a programming language and stat. mech.
Computer simulation is a powerful tool for studying the interworkings of complex systems in the physical sciences. I will teach participants how to implement algorithms and wirte code for analyzing condensed phase systems, with particular emphasis on liquids. Subjects will include Monte-Carlo methods and importance sampling, stochastic dynamics and free energy estimation, as well as classical molecular dynamics of atomic and molecular ensembles. Problems sets will require the participant to apply these principles to simulate a variety of problems that may include anything from spin glass dynamics and lattice models of dewetting phenomena to vibrational spectroscopy of molecular systems.
Contact: Joel Eaves, 6-030, x3-7372, joel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Joel D Eaves, joel@mit.edu
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Mixed Bag of Chemical Information Related Resources
Erja Kajosalo
Fri Jan 30, 10:30am-12:00pm, 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Have you ever used Combined Chemical Dictionary or the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics online? Do you know about electronic versions of Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology or Mark Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology? This hands-on session will introduce you to several reference tools and useful companions to the more extensive chemical information tools, like SciFinder Scholar and Beilstein/Gmelin.
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Night Tour and Observing at Wallace Astrophysical Observatory
Michael Person, Steve Slivan
Fri Jan 30, 06:30-11:30pm, Bus from Bldg 54
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 03-Jan-2004
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event
Come tour the heavens at MIT's Wallace Astrophysical Observatory located 45 minutes northwest of Boston in Westford MA. Use various telescopes from 14" to 24" for both visual observing and electronic imaging of Jupiter, Saturn, and other celestial bodies. Transportation will be provided for 25. Tour is scheduled for the 30th, but will run on the 31st in case of poor weather. Participants will be notified by e-mail. Remember to dress warmly. Register on the web only.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/wallace/iaptour/
Contact: Wallace Astrophysical Observatory, OC21-104, iaptour@occult.mit.edu
Sponsor: Wallace Astrophysical Observatory
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Open Lab: Finding Chemical Information
Erja Kajosalo, Angie Locknar
Tue Jan 20, 04-06:00pm, 14N-132
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Need to find articles on a chemical topic? Want to search for a certain chemical structure and don't know where to begin? Visit the MIT Libraries Digital Instruction Resource Center (DIRC) and find the answers, with the help of librarians trained in finding chemical information. Drop by any time during Open Lab hours for one-on-one instruction in SciFinder Scholar, Beilstein, Gmelin, and more.
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14s-134, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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SciFinder Scholar: Advanced Reaction and Substructure Searching
Erja Kajosalo
Fri Jan 16, 10:30am-12:00pm, 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Basic knowledge of SciFinder Scholar searching
Are you a synthetic chemist? Do you need very specific type of chemical property data? Would you just like to improve your chemical information searching skills using SciFinder Scholar or learn what's new in SFS 2004? Then this hands-on workshop is for you!
Amy Christuk from Chemical Abstracts Services will teach advanced reaction and structure searching. She will show how to use functional group tools, analyze ring skeletons, refine reaction searching, and do retro-synthetic reaction searching using this comprehensive database of chemical and related sciences. She will use real life complex examples that she's worked on with her clients to teach these techniques.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/cheatsheets/sci-finder/index.html
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S-134, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Special Topics in Small Molecule Crystallography
William M. Davis
Mon Jan 12, Wed Jan 14, Fri Jan 16, 11am-12:00pm, 2-325
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: 5.068 or equivalent
Advanced strategies for the solution and refinement of small molecule diffraction problems will be discussed.
Contact: Bill Davis, 2-325, x3-1884, wmdavis@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chemistry
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What's the Melting Point of H2O?: Finding Materials Properties Information
Angie Locknar, Darcy Duke
Thu Jan 22, 03-04:00pm, 14N-132
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
You probably know the melting point of H2O is 0 degrees C (or 32 degrees F or 273.15 degrees K). But what would you do if you didn't know? Come learn about the wide variety of resources you can use to locate property information.
Contact: Angie Locknar, 14S-134, x3-9320, locknar@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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