Advanced Platforms for Managing Explosive Growth of Services Over Broadband Infrastructures
Susie Kim Riley Founder/CTO, Camiant, Paul Zorfass
Thu Jan 22, 07-09:00pm, 32-123
Broadband usage is exploding as service providers and operators scramble to address the wild growth of usage & applications over their broadband pipes, & unpredictable usage makes it difficult for networks to react. It's even more challenging in mobile environments experiencing near exponential growth in data bandwidth usage due to flat rate pricing and the Smartphone, iPhone, Blackberry, etc. Factors contributing to the compounded impact of the exponential growth in demand for bandwidth include fixed network capacity, roaming, and open networks. Includes the challenges associated with application delivery and usage on the network, the steps some network providers are taking to address the issues, the standards perspective, and the platforms that are being deployed to implement solutions that enable the providers/operators to proactively manage their networks, while delivering optimal performance for subscribers.
Contact: Anne Hunter, anneh@mit.edu
Sponsor: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Fun With Robotics And Electronics
Joseph Okor, Christopher D Wreh II
Mon-Fri, Jan 12-16, 26-30, 02-03:00pm, 2-136
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
If you are interested in robotics and/or how to use micro controllers - such as AVR from Atmel - to control devices, this is for you. We have developed 3 easy to use robots - Speedy, Kicker and Roamer - that make robotics accessible to almost anybody. In this course, you learn to program Speedy to race against other Speedys, form a team of up to 3 Kickers to play ball against other teams of Kickers, and if you are adventurous, build task specific attachments to Roamer. This activity combines the fun and excitement of 6.185, 6.186 and 6.187 without the hard work and time commitment.
Web: http://iap2009xfun.ayotsu.com/
Contact: Joseph Okor, 2-136, jkokor@alum.mit.edu
Sponsor: Christopher D Wreh, wreh@mit.edu
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IT Overview and Data Center tours
Anne Silvester
Fri Jan 16, 01-03:00pm, W92 Back Bay room
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2009
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none
Information Systems and Technology will provide an overview on Windows Server Hosting and a tour of the W91 and W92 Data centers.
The tour will start at 1:00 at W92 in the Back Bay conference room.
Contact: Mike Mullett, W91-107, x3-7049, mmullett@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Services and Technology
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IT/Telecomm 101 for FSILGs
Marlena Martinez
Thu Jan 29, 06:30-08:30pm, W20-301/302
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
This course is designed primarily for FSILG network contacts, but other interested students and alums are very welcome. IS&T & AILG experts from the MIT community will review options, costs, and best practices for installing and supporting a chapter’s electronic infrastructure, especially the new wired & wireless network that are being installed as part of the IRDF Community Network Upgrade Grant. There will also be a demonstration of the new VOIP (Voice over IP) and personal SIP accounts that will be very useful to organizations like FSILGs. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Sponsor: FSILG Office
Cosponsor: Alumni Association
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Mobile Devices at MIT
Matthew Sullivan, Andrew Yu, Andrew Munchbach
Wed Jan 28, 01-02:30pm, 56-114
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Overview of latest Mobile devices trends at MIT. The session will cover devices, applications, and recommendations for existing and potential mobile device users at MIT.
Web: https://wikis.mit.edu/confluence/display/MobileDevices/Mobile+Devices+Wiki
Contact: Matthew Sullivan, N42-250J, (617) 253-6445, irishman@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Services and Technology
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iLab and LabView Workshop
Kimberly DeLong
Mon Jan 26 thru Wed Jan 28, 09:30am-04:30pm, 2-136
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
LabView is a graphical programming language focused on scientific and engineering applications. It provides an intuitive platform for controlling a wide variety of measurement and test solutions and is ideal for rapid prototyping and deployment. When coupled with MIT's iLab Shared Architecture, developers can quickly deploy lab instrumentation as remote laboratories. This is a hands-on workshop and participants should bring a laptop. If you do not have a laptop, contact kirky@mit.edu
Contact: Kimberly DeLong, 9-329, x3-8651, kirky@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for Educational Computing Initiatives
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