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
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Glass Blowing
Peter Houk, Brendon Edwards, Marty Demaine, Chris Laughman
Schedule: TBD
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2006
Limited to 16 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Preference for Freshmen
Fee: 120.00 for Costs of materials such as glass & color.
Experience the interface between materials science, technology, design and art! This studio will introduce students to hot glassworking techniques. Students will obtain hands-on experience making solid sculptures and hand-blown vessels. Enrollment via lottery. The time and place of the lottery will be announced on the glass lab webpage. To get in four full weeks, we tend to start really early in January, so those planning to take the IAP class should be able to be on campus shortly after the new year. Attendance is mandatory. Absolutely no proxies allowed. Designed for freshmen during IAP!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/glasslab
Contact: Peter Houk, 4-003, x3-5309, pbhouk@aol.com
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In Vino Veritas
Prof. Linn W. Hobbs
Wed Jan 11, Thu Jan 12, Tue Jan 17, Wed Jan 18, Thu Jan 19, 05-08:00pm, Chipman Room 35-414
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 72 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Participants must be age 21 or older on 1/11/06. ID required
Fee: 175.00 for wines, crackers and extensive tasting notes
Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This introductory class in wine appreciation--a long-time IAP classic, with over 1800 enthusiastic alumni/ae, and this year celebrating its 25th anniversary--will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings of over 50 fine wines. The offering is perennially oversubscribed, so immediate registration is advised. Payment of fee with registration.
Contact: Gabrielle Joseph, 13-4062, 253-6970, gaj@mit.edu
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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
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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
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The Future of Materials Science (POSTPONED)
Joseph Walish
Mon Jan 16 thru Fri Jan 20, ??-??:00pm, 35-410 Chipman Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
POSTPONED - please check back for more information
Ever wondered what’s next in materials research? Thinking about graduate school but don’t know what to do? The Future of Materials Science seminar series aims to answer these and other questions as a group of distinguished speakers lecture on nanotechnology, biotechnology, computational materials science, and other interesting topics. Please join us as we explore this exciting field of research.
Contact: Joseph Walish, 13-5095, x8-6135, jwalish@mit.edu
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