Developing Autonomous Underwater Robots
Dimitrios Tzeranis, Joshua Apgar, Mehmet Yunt
Mon, Wed-Fri, Jan 8, 10-12, 17-19, 04-07:00pm, 3-462
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 16 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This is an introduction to the development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles based on the hardware and know-how of the MIT ORCA student group. The first part of the class is a survey of AUV technology (mechanical, propulsion, electronics, sensors, computing). In the second part, students form groups and work on projects related to the existing ORCA AUV, the vehicle that represented MIT in the past four AUVSI competitions.
Contact: Dimitrios Tzeranis, tzeranis@mit.edu
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Effective Speaking
Barbara Smith
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 04-06:00pm, 1-390
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Jan-2007
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None Required
Have you always wondered why some people seem at ease with public speaking? Have others told you to speak up because you speak too softly, or perhaps you are self-conscious because of your accent? Well, this class is for you! You will learn the proper techniques for projecting your voice and delivering a talk.
Contact: Barbara Smith, 5-320, x3-0137, bsmith@mit.edu
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From Innovation To Commercially Viable Products
Afarin Bellisario, Prof. Warren Seering
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This class, consisting of 3 independent 2 hour sessions, will focus on the journey from an innovative concept (or proof of concept) to a commercially viable product. Each session covers an independent part of the process:
Contact: Afarin Bellisario, (617) 899-2519, abellisario@alum.mit.edu
Afarin Bellisario, Prof. Warren Seering
• Session 1: Focused of identifying and selecting a target application/market. This session covers identifying opportunities, the value proposition, sizing markets, target customers, channels, supply chain, and the market eco-system
Tue Jan 9, 10am-12:00pm, 1-134
Afarin Bellisario, Prof. Warren Seering
Session 2: Is focused on the process of product development: going from proof of concept to a manufactured product including product definition, market validation, trade offs, standards, manufacturing, and effect of delays in profitability
Tue Jan 16, 10am-12:00pm, 1-134
Afarin Bellisario, Prof. Warren Seering
• Session 3: Covers legal and financial aspects of product and business as well as various business models. Subject covered include: IP protection, seeking money vs. boot strap, George Xixis, a patent attorney with Nutter, Mc Clennen and Fish, and MIT class of ’87 will be our guest speaker for this session.
Tue Jan 23, 10am-12:00pm, 1-134
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How Bicycles Work and How to Keep Them Working
Craig Forest, Joseph Walish, Nathan Ball
Thu Jan 11, 02-05:00pm, 3-270
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Intro to bicycle maintenance and mechanics. We'll address concepts such as where/how to purchase, frame sizing, and safety, and discuss tuning, bearing overhaul, and cycling physics. We’ll answer “what's that squeaky noise?” and “why shouldn't I buy a Wal-Mart bike?” Instructors have >25 yrs of experience manufacturing bikes and tools, owning a parts shop, and performing overhauls on their fleet.
Three 1-hr sections: come for one or all!
1: Intro-topics such as bike types, buying/selling, safety
2: Beginner maintenance-topics such as pre-ride checklist, turning brakes/gears, repairing flats
3: Advanced topics: racing, history, cycling physics, and overhauls
Drinks/snacks provided. Lucky 7 attendees receive free multi-tool!
Contact: Craig Forest, 3-147, 324-2398, cforest@mit.edu
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How to Design and Build Scientific Apparatuses
Dawn Wendell, Bryan Ruddy
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
For graduate students with little to no design or manufacturing experience who find themselves needing to build set-ups or instruments for their research. A background in basic solid mechanics (2.001 or equivalent) is assumed. This class is an introduction to designing and manufacturing, with a practical emphasis and information about further resources at MIT and elsewhere. This class will answer such questions as: How do I attach these two pieces together? How can I make something that looks like THIS? Where can I find a kind of material? How do I make this move the way I want?
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ruddman/www/iap.html
Contact: Dawn Wendell, 3-147, dawn@mit.edu
Dawn Wendell, Bryan Ruddy
3-4pm: The design process (identifying needs, brainstorming, planning, etc)
4-5pm: Material selection
Mon Jan 29, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
Dawn Wendell, Bryan Ruddy
3-4pm: Design basics (constraints, fasteners, motion items like bearings)
4-5pm: Design tips and mistakes (use common bolt sizes, minimize part count, self-help)
Tue Jan 30, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
Dawn Wendell, Bryan Ruddy
3-4pm: Manufacturing: metal removal (bandsaw, drill press, mill, lathe)
4-5pm: Design for milling/turning/drilling
Wed Jan 31, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
Dawn Wendell, Bryan Ruddy
3-4pm: Manufacturing: rapid prototyping, molding, forming, casting
4-5pm: Drawing, dimensioning, tolerancing, and working with outside shops (guest lecturer)
Thu Feb 1, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
Dawn Wendell, Bryan Ruddy
3-4pm: Effective use of drills, saws, taps, and dies (or how to not break tools)
4-5pm: Motion control (belts, pulleys, gears, motors, etc.)
Fri Feb 2, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
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Introduction to ANSYS and Finite Element Analysis
Mary Kathryn Thompson
Mon Jan 8 thru Fri Jan 12, 09am-04:00pm, 3-462
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 01-Jan-2007
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: 2.001, 2.003, and 2.005 or equivalent
Participants will learn the fundamentals of the ANSYS Finite Element software. Create and import solid models, write and run input files, setup and solve problems in multiple physical domains and post process the results. Software and course materials will be provided. No previous experience with finite element analysis is required, however a strong background in the engineering fundamentals is necessary to take full advantage of the course.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mkt/www/ansys
Contact: Mary Kathryn Thompson, 3-470, 253-1953, mkt@mit.edu
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LAB TOUR: Sloan Automotive Laboratory
Prof. John Heywood
Mon Jan 29, 02-03:30pm, Basement of Bldg 31
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Sloan Automotive Laborartory
History and Mission:
Founded in early 1930 by Professor C.F. Taylor, with grants from A.P. Sloan Foundation.
Established as a major laboratory for automotive research.
Extensive industrial and government funding.
Research areas: Internal combustion engine processes, Fundamental combustion studies, Engine/fuel interactions, Engine and fuels technology assessments.
Objective: Contribute to future developments in automotive technology through fundamental and applied research on propulsion technology and fuels.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sloan-auto-lab/
Contact: Karla Stryker, 3-339D, kstryker@mit.edu
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MEMS 101: Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems
Nader Shaar, Daniel Truque
Tue Jan 16, Wed Jan 17, 12-02:30pm, 3-270
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2007
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are an active area of research and industrial applications. A suite of fabrication techniques exist that allow devices to be manufactured with features that range in size from nanometers to millimeters. An overview of MEMS fabrication, commercial MEMS products, and areas of on-going research provided in two 2.5 hour sessions. The first covers microfabrication techniques including thin-film processing, surface and bulk micromachining, and packaging techniques. The second discusses commercial MEMS applications and areas of on-going research in MEMS and Nanotechnology including MEMS sensors, optical devices, polymer fabrication, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, and nanomaterials. (Lunch provided)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/nshaar/mems101
Contact: Nader Shaar, nshaar@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Palmistry
Mary A. Mullowney
Sat Jan 20, 12-04:00pm, 1-150
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2007
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None.
An introduction to the ancient art of palmistry, a path to understanding yourself and others by studying the lines and markings on the hand. A mini-reading of each student's palm is included in the course. Please sign up via e-mail only.
Contact: Mary A. Mullowney, 5-317, 324-2237, mamullow@mit.edu
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The Charismatic Speaker
Bill Lewis, Paul Fathallah, Vikas Jhingran
Mon Jan 29, Tue Jan 30, 11am-01:00pm, 1-390
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2007
Limited to 100 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Learn how to become a charismatic speaker and presenter. The presentation will cover some ideas that are used by good speakers to make their speeches memorable and attendees will get an opportunity to make 3 to 5 minute presentations and receive feedback.
Contact: Vikas Jhingran, jhingran@mit.edu
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