Are You Thinking About Studying Physics at Cambridge University Next Year?
Amanda Frye, Ben Schwartz
Tue Jan 17, 03-05:00pm, 56-167
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Are you a physics major interested in the Cambridge-MIT Exchange Program? Come prepared to question two MIT seniors, physics majors, who spent last year at the University of Cambridge. Ask questions; get answers from the students who've been there. Study abroad at Cambridge and enrich your life!
Contact: Amanda Frye, afrye@mit.edu
Sponsor: Cambridge-MIT Undergraduate Exchange
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Are You Thinking About the Cambridge-MIT Exchange Program?
Jessica Eisenstein, Sam Kesner, Jenna Karagianis, Moira Kessler
Tue Jan 10, 01-02:30pm, 56-167
Thu Jan 26, 04-06:00pm, 56-167
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Are you planning to apply to the Cambridge-MIT Undergraduate Student Exchange program? Bring your questions and concerns to this meeting and the MIT seniors who spent last year at the University of Cambridge will answer them for you. They'll also provide you with many reasons to go to Cambridge in addition to the academics. This event is for students by students. Pizza provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/cmi/ue/mit-about.html
Contact: Nancy Crosby, 26-153, x3-6057, ncrosby@mit.edu
Sponsor: Cambridge-MIT Undergraduate Exchange
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Beyond the Institvte: New Perspectives on Global Issues
Jina Kim, Rosalind Williams
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Become a better engineer.
Become a better scientist.
Become a better MIT student.
This IAP series goes beyond the science classroom to examine the major issues that headline the news. Understand how society is currently affected by science and technology and in turn how it affects the world we live in. In the “real world”, it is this global awareness and insight that will make you different from the stereotypical MIT nerd.
Contact: Kris Kipp, E51-185, x3-9759, kipp@mit.edu
Sponsor: Science,Technology & Society
Why Are Only 2.5% of People with HIV Receiving Treatment?
David Jones
In the twenty-five years since AIDS was discovered, over 23,000,000 people have died from the disease. This talk will examine the science, technology, history, and politics of HIV/AIDS to understand why the disease has been so difficult to control.
Tue Jan 17, 04-06:00pm, 3-133
What Does it Mean to Live in a Technological World?
Rosalind Williams
Through popular culture we try to understand the interactions of science, technology, and society. We live in a technological world: what does this mean for our human lives? We will view clips from movie versions of 19th century imaginary underworlds and more recent movies set in underworlds or enclosed environments. We will summarize conclusions from these cultural “thought experiments” about life in a human-built world.
Thu Jan 19, 04-06:00pm, 3-133
Public Engagement with Science: Some STS Lessons from the 'Intelligent Design' Debate
John Durant
Last December, Judge Jones threw out the Dover, Pennsylvania School Board ruling that required teachers to read a statement about evolution and 'Intelligent Design' to students in ninth grade biology. This was the latest episode in an 80-year battle over teaching evolution in America. Discussing the major players and key issues, what can an STS analysis tell us about the nature and significance of this debate?
Tue Jan 24, 04-06:00pm, 3-133
‘Rooted in History and Culture': Accidents and Engineering in the Manned Space Program
Alexander Brown
Alexander Brown will discuss the history of accidents in the US Manned Spaceflight Program. The talk will cover the Apollo 1 and Challenger accidents and show how STS provides new ways to think about them.
Thu Jan 26, 04-06:00pm, 4-231
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Charm School 2006
Linda Noel, Charm School Coordinator
Fri Feb 3, 12-05:00pm, W20
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
How do I ask for a date? Should I speak to strangers when riding in an elevator? At what point in an interview should I ask about salary range? Can I use my cell phone in a restaurant? Etiquette-related subjects will be taught in an informal, fun atmosphere at Charm School. No pre-registration is required; students are free to choose from the many topics offered. The most ambitious students may earn "charm credits" towards a formal Charm School degree. Degrees will be awarded at the Charm School Commencement which will be held from 4:15-5:00 in Lobdell. All members of the MIT community are encouraged to attend all events.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/slp/charm/
Contact: Linda Noel, Charm School Coordinator, W20-549, x3-5369, ldnoel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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Charm School Training Sessions
Eve Sullivan
Wed Feb 1, 05:15-07:15pm, W20-PDR 3
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Attend one or both sessions. Dinner provided.
5:15-6:15PM
Training for How to Tell Somebody Something They'd Rather Not Hear. You will learn a conversational formula (this is MIT!) saying what needs to be said in the nicest possible way and you will learn to teach it to others.
6:15-7:15PM
Training also offered for Courtesy Counts, a general etiquette review on interpersonal communications in a variety of situations suggested by participants.
TA trainees are welcome to stay for both hour-long sessions and select which workshop they would like to help lead at Charm School on Friday, February 3rd.
RSVP for the training by January 29 to allow us to order enough food for all attendees: .
Contact: Eve Sullivan, 26-405, x3-7182, annals@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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Environmental Writing Workshop
Prof. Anthony Lioi, Dr. Steven Strang
Tue Jan 24, 12-01:00pm
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Jan-2006
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prof. Anthony Lioi of the Program in Writing will lead a discussion on environmental writing followed by a peer-editing workshop conducted by Dr. Steven Strang, Director, Writing & Communications Center. Entrants of the MIT Environmental Writing Contest are especially invited to attend.
Workshop will be held in 56-114
Web: http://mit.edu/wgrecycling/writing_contest.html
Contact: Nancy Boyce, E51-296, nboyce@mit.edu
Sponsor: Working Group on Support Staff Issues
Cosponsor: Writing and Humanistic Studies
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Humans and Technology Symposium
Mary Cummings, Stacey Scott, Enlie Wang
Mon Jan 23 thru Fri Jan 27, 09am-05:00pm, 33-116
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
The Humans and Automation Laboratory (http://halab.mit.edu) is hosting a week-long symposium to raise awareness of human-centered technology design, research methods, and practices. The goal of the symposium is to expose professionals and students from all disciplines to the benefits of human-centered research and practices. This symposium will also provide researchers and practitioners from various related fields such as Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Science and Technology, etc., to gain an awareness of the states of the art in an informal and collaborative environment.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/aeroastro/www/labs/halab/symposium.html#reg
Contact: Stacey Scott, 33-407, x8-5046, sdscott@mit.edu
Sponsor: Aeronautics and Astronautics
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MIT Campus Sustainability - Challenges and Responses
Steven Lanou, Robert Cunkelman
Tue Jan 10, 12-01:00pm, 56-114
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2006
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
A presentation and discussion on MIT's campus environmental challenges and the programs and activities to minimize their impacts. Includes special presentation on MIT's green building program and innovative Stata Center "Bioswale" water recycling and stormwater management system by MIT Senior Engineer, Bob Cunkelman. Moderated by Steven Lanou (MCP '98), Deputy Director, Sustainability Program(Environmental Programs Office)
This workshop is part of the Environmental Writing Contest Initiative.
Web: http://mit.edu/wgrecycling/writing_contest.html
Contact: Nancy Boyce, E51-296, nboyce@mit.edu
Sponsor: Working Group on Support Staff Issues
Cosponsor: Environmental Programs Office
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MIT LeaderShape
Tracy Purinton, Kirk Kolenbrander
Fri Jan 20 thru Wed Jan 25, 08am-09:00pm, off-campus
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 65 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
MIT LeaderShape is a six-day, leadership development experience that brings MIT students, faculty, and staff together in an intensive, advanced curriculum. Now in its twelfth year, and with over 650 past participants, MIT LeaderShape has seen the creation of individual plans of action that have transformed the MIT community. There is no charge, and admission is only by application. Applications may be obtained online at the URL below and are due October 28, 2005. Participants stay at the conference site throughout the six days. MIT LeaderShape is sponsored by the MIT Office of the Dean for Student Life.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/leadershape/www/
Contact: Tracy Purinton, W20-549, x3-4158, purinton@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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MIT Panhellenic Association Information Night
Kaya Miller
Wed Feb 1, 07:30-09:30pm, Lobdell, Student Ctr
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn more about the best thing going for strong, independent, talented undergraduate women at the Institute! Sorority women strive to excel in all areas of college life, and support and enhance the academic mission of the Institute. Each Panhellenic Sorority promotes leadership, academic excellence, service, and lifelong friendships, and each provides support programs, philanthropic and community service events, and social outings for it's members. All MIT women are encouraged to come meet the women of MIT's National Panhellenic Sororities and discuss the opportunities for scholarship, leadership, and sisterhood that sorority membership brings. Free dinner provided at the info session!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/panhel
Contact: Kaya Miller, W20-549, x3-4663, kmiller@mit.edu
Sponsor: Panhellenic Association
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Nuclear Energy and National Security
Mujid Kazimi
Tue Jan 17, Thu Jan 19, Tue Jan 24, Thu Jan 26, 01:30-04:30pm, 32-141
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Series of eight lectures on the promise and challenge posed by nuclear energy development to national security. First lecture each day covers Elements of Proliferation Resistance of Nuclear Energy and introduces the uninitiated to the basic concepts involved. Second lecture each day offers broad Perspectives on Security Issues and Nuclear Power Development for the more informed audience. Speakers: Prof. George Apostolakis; Adm. Frank (Skip) Bowman, NEI President; Prof. John Deutch; and Prof. Ernest Moniz. Students and the MIT community are invited to attend any part or all of the program.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/canes/iap.html
Contact: Dr. Walter Kato, 24-214, 253-8643, wykato@mit.edu
Sponsor: Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Project Expo! Presentations for Prizes!
Maxine Lee
Fri Jan 27, 02-04:00pm, Bush Room, 10-105
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 23-Dec-2005
Single session event
Prereq: research or lab project
Be a Presenter!
Students can show off any project they've been working on to the entire MIT community. Course VI undergrads especially encouraged to present UROPs, UAPs, and final lab projects, but graduate students and other majors welcome. Poster presentations and in-progress projects are fine. Posterboard provided. Let lots of people see what you've accomplished. $500 in prizes, voted by faculty and student judges. VMWare will attend and provide a gift raffle for presenters.
Be a Judge!
This is a great way to see what's going on at MIT, and get inspired to do a UROP or take a lab class. Vote on your favorite project and win a VMWare gift raffle.
Web: http://hkn.mit.edu/expo/
Contact: Maxine Lee, project-expo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Cosponsor: Eta Kappa Nu
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SPEAK YOUR PIECE….
Derek Greenfield St. Augustine's College, Marc Graham
Fri Jan 20, 07:30-09:30pm, 32-155
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
DATE CHANGED TO FRIDAY JANUARY 20th!!!!!
Here's your chance to develop and show your spoken-word skills and celebrate the talent in our campus community. During the first part of the session, we'll work collaboratively on some pieces, and then at 8:30pm, it's showtime! Drop by to write or to listen to your peers drop knowledge.
Contact: Christopher Jones, 3-134, (617) 253-9462, cmjones@mit.edu
Sponsor: Graduate Students Office
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Stealing Shamanic Knowledge or Sharing Biodiversity? A Symposium on the Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants and Drug Development
Marion Dumas
Tue Jan 31, 05-07:00pm, 10-250
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Bioprospecting is the exploration of biodiversity and indigenous knowledge for commercially valuable genetic and biochemical compounds. The patenting and commercialization of drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies from bioprospecting contradict the sovereignty of nations over their bioresources and contributes to the erosion of biological and cultural diversity. A panel of speakers will tell us how partnerships can be developed to conserve, develop and respect biocultural diversity. The panel will be composed of Steven King, from Napo Pharmaceuticals, Katy Moran of the Healing Forest Conservancy and Christopher Herndon, physician and member of the Amazon Conservation Team.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hemisphere
Contact: Marion Dumas, (617) 645-3662, mariond@mit.edu
Sponsor: Western Hemisphere Project
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Technology for the Silver Generation
Bernd Widdig, Sigrid Berka
Mon Jan 9 thru Sun Jan 15, 08am-10:00pm, Germany
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 28-Nov-2005
Limited to 15 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Preference given to MIT grad students & advanced undergrads
Fee: 300.00 for travel expenses
When we think of “technology” we may associate younger people as primary users. But as advanced societies rapidly age, older generations increasingly interact with new technologies in all aspects of life. Our workshop focuses on future mobility asking: How can we envision the future of communication in the car for an aging population? How should a car's interior accordingly be designed? How should companies market products for an elder generation?
Organized by the MIT-Germany Program together with the MIT AgeLab and its director, Dr. Joe Coughlin, the workshop will take place in Berlin. Our German counterparts are from DaimlerChrysler and Siemens. Cultural excursions in Berlin as well as company site visits follow the workshop. The workshop is sponsored by DaimlerChrysler, Siemens, Lufthansa and the German Academic Exchange Service.
Contact: Sigrid Berka, sberka@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Germany Program, CIS
Cosponsor: Center for International Studies
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The UN Millennium Report: An International Response to Global Environmental Challenges
Dr. Matthew Gardner, Ms. Xanat Flores
Tue Jan 17, 12-01:00pm, 56-114
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 13-Jan-2006
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none
- Dr. Matthew Gardner, Executive Director of the MIT Earth Science Initiative, will present an overview of the UN Millennium Report which identifies environmental challenges as well as recommendations for action on global environmental issues.
- Ms. Flores Xanat Flores, PhD Candidate, Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory,(CEE) will report on an MIT response to the Millennium Report: the SODIS (SOlar DISinfection) Bags Project which focuses on creating simple and inexpensive solutions to purify water in rural communities in developing countries by using solar radiation to disinfect microbially contaminated water.
This workshop is part of the Environmental Writing Contest Initiative.
Web: http://mit.edu/wgrecycling/writing_contest.html
Contact: Nancy Boyce, E51-296, nboyce@mit.edu
Sponsor: Working Group on Support Staff Issues
Cosponsor: Terrascope
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Two Countries Divided by a Common Language: England for Americans
John O'Brien, Joanne Ashton, Marko Cosic
Thu Jan 19, 03-04:30pm, 1-150
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
How can one hold a twenty minute conversation about the weather? Why would one wish to eat Toad in the Hole and drink warm beer? What's with all the tea?
Attendees of this lecture will find themselves equipped with all the information they need to pass undetected as an Englishman or Englishwoman for quite long periods of time. In the name of international understanding confusing practices will be explained, cultural stereotypes will be broken/reinforced and every student is guaranteed to master a typical phrase in the elusive English accent. The lecturers for this class are all authentic students from Cambridge, England. Some may or may not be close personal associates of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Contact: John O'Brien, jweob@mit.edu
Sponsor: Cambridge-MIT Undergraduate Exchange
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Undergraduate Study Abroad Information Session
Peggy Enders, Joanne Straggas
Mon Jan 30, 02:30-04:30pm, 56-114
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Explore options for study abroad during your undergraduate years at MIT. Undergraduates who have studied abroad will share their experiences. Representatives of several study abroad programs will be present. Panelists will also be on hand to answer questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/studyabroad/
Contact: Jennifer Cook, 26-153, x3-0676, jacook@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education
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