CrossFire Beilstein and Gmelin - Advanced Searching
Erja Kajosalo
Wed Jan 11, 01-02:00pm, DIRC: 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Some knowledge of Beilstein or Gmelin
This session will concentrate on advanced substructure, reaction, and factual searching of organic and inorganic compounds in Beilstein and Gmelin databases using MDL Crossfire Commander software.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/cheatsheets/crossfire/index.html
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S-132, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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DMSE Graduate Medallion Casting
Andrew Detor
Mon, Wed, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 01-05:00pm, 8-014
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 15 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Come learn how to cast metal objects in the MIT foundry! Starting with a silicone rubber mold, we will form wax patterns, build ceramic shells, and cast beautiful silicon bronze medallions to be given to all graduates of DMSE, a tradition since 2001. If you have ever wondered how solid metal parts are actually made, and would like to learn the art (without all the science) of the casting process, then this class is for you! DMSE graduate and undergraduate students are especially encouraged to participate but anyone interested is more than welcome.
Contact: Andrew Detor, 8-006, x8-5032, detora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Electron Microprobe Analysis on the JEOL JXA-733 Superprobe
Nilanjan Chatterjee
Fri Jan 13, 01-03:00pm, 54-1221
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. You'll 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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Introduction to PubChem
Erja Kajosalo
Tue Jan 24, 01-02:00pm, DIRC: 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Learn about PubChem, a NIH database on biological activities of small molecules. Learn to search chemicals and substances by name or structure, or search bioassay records using terms from the bioassay description. PubChem is a component of NIH's Molecular Libraries Roadmap Initiative - http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/.
Web: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S-134, x3-0795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Introduction to Science of Synthesis
Erja Kajosalo, Alex Williams
Wed Feb 1, 01-02:00pm, DIRC: 14N-132
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Organic chemists! Learn to use "Science of Synthesis," the online reference in synthetic organic chemistry, and the new edition of the classic HoubenWeyl series. 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!
Web: http://www.thieme-chemistry.de/thieme-chemistry/sos/prod/user/index.html
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S-134, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Introduction to Welding
Toby Bashaw
Tue, Thu, Jan 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 2, 09am-05:00pm, 8-014
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 16-Dec-2005
Limited to 24 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 3 day 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 January 17, 19 & 24 either 9am to 12noon or 2pm to 5pm and again on January 26, 31 & February 2 either 9am to 12noon or 2pm to 5pm. Participants will choose either morning or afternoon sessions. Registration, which does not begin until Dec 1, will be only by e-mail to: trbashaw@mit.edu.
Contact: Toby Bashaw, 4-010, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Introductory Blacksmithing
Toby Bashaw
Mon, Wed, Jan 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 09am-04:00pm, 4-003
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 16-Dec-2005
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 (Wednesday, Jan 11, 9:00am-11:00am, Rm. 4-003). There will be three 2.5-hour sessions for each participant (9:00am-11:30am or 1:30pm-4:00pm); All safety equipment will be provided. 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, 4-010, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Knovel -- Engineering and Scientific (Hand)books
Erja Kajosalo, Robert Brandt
Wed Jan 25, 10-11:00am, DIRC: 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
If you work with properties materials or chemicals, this session is for you! Learn to use Knovel, a fully searchable database of online science and technology books, databases, and proceedings from over 30 publishers. Knovel covers 17 industrially important subject areas in the fields of chemistry, life sciences, materials, and engineering. Learn also how to use its productivity tools like interactive tables, graphs and live equations and how to export your search results.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/get/knovel
Contact: Erja Kajosalo, 14S-132, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Make Your Data More Accurate When Using a SQUID Magnetometer
Dr. Shaoyan Chu
Tue Jan 24, 10am-12:00pm, 13-2137
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2006
Single session event
Basic principles of the SQUID magnetometer and its operation will be discussed. The main theme focusses on more actual measurement for a wide variety of materials. Skill building will include loading and centering samples under measurement parameters. You are welcome to bring your questions and samples.
Contact: Dr. Shaoyan Chu, 13-3134, x3-0054, sc79@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for Materials Science and Engineering
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Night Tour and Observing at the George R. Wallace Jr. Astrophysical Observatory
Susan Kern
Fri Jan 13, Sat Jan 14, 06-11:00pm, Wallace Observatory
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2006
Limited to 24 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 Mars, Saturn, and other celestial bodies. Transportation will be provided for 24, up to 10 additional people can attend if they can provide their own transportation. Tour is scheduled for January 13th, but will run on the 14th in case of poor weather. Exact evening times will be distributed via e-mail before the event, but expect 6PM - 11PM to cover the full time. Participants will be notified by e-mail. Remember to dress warmly. Register on the web only.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/wallace/iaptour/iaptour06.html
Contact: Wallace Astrophysical Observatory, OC21-104, (617) 253-5415, iaptour@occult.mit.edu
Sponsor: Wallace Astrophysical Observatory
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SciFinder Scholar: Advanced Reaction and Substructure Searching
Erja Kajosalo, Amy Christuk
Tue Jan 10, 01-02:00pm, DIRC: 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 chemist, materials scientist, chemical engineer or someone else who needs chemical information in your research? Or would you like to improve your chemical information searching skills using SciFinder Scholar? Then this hands-on workshop is for you!
SciFinder Scholar is the most comprehensive database of chemical and related scientific information from 1840s, covering over 10,000 sci/tech journals and patents from >50 patent issuing authorities. A representative from "Chemical Abstracts Services" will teach advanced features of SciFinder Scholar, including reaction and structure searching. 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-132, x3-9795, kajosalo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Want to Be a Chemistry Magician?
Mandeep Virdi
Thu Jan 26, 02-03:30pm, 12-142
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 40 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Think it would be fun to run Chemistry Magic Shows, to show off your magical powers in front of dozens of fascinated elementary school children? Want to teach children about chemistry in a way they will never forget? Take this class, learn the tricks, then join our Magic Show team. The class culminates in several magic shows throughout the spring term.
Contact: Mandeep Virdi, mvirdi@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chemistry
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What's the Melting Point of H2O?: Finding Materials Properties Information
Angie Locknar
Tue Jan 31, 04-05:00pm, 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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