Adventures in scanning electron microscopy
Donald Galler
Wed Jan 14, Fri Jan 16, 09am-05:00pm, 4-141
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Attendees must be present for the entire day. 10 per session
The seminar is an introduction to the basic operation of a scanning electron microscope. The operating principles will be covered and the attendees will be trained on the use of the microscope. This is a modern scanning electron microscope with several advanced features: low pressure chamber and computer controlled positioning stage. The SEM is equipped with an energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) system for elemental analysis. Attendees will also be familiarized with the operation and capabilities of the EDS system. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples for exploration.
Contact: Donald Galler, 4-133, x3-4554, dgaller@mit.edu
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Combining Theory and Experiment for New Energy Storage Materials
Robert Doe, Byoungwoo Kang, Denis Kramer
Tue Jan 20, Wed Jan 21, 02-04:00pm, tbd
Thu Jan 22, Fri Jan 23, 02-05:00pm, tbd
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2009
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
The instructor’s laptop battery just failed, needing a replacement. Together, we’ll design a battery material from scratch: identifying the right materials by computation and testing them in the lab. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in cutting-edge theoretical and experimental techniques, and their synergies, to develop electrode materials. From a broader perspective, you’ll learn about the materials challenges to be overcome for advanced energy storage; a crucial aspect of tomorrow’s sustainable energy scenarios. Two hands-on labs, one computational and one taking you to the experimental lab, will give you a real world experience beyond the class-room environment.
Jan 20 and Jan 21, 2:00-4:00pm; Jan 22 and Jan 23, 2:00-5:00pm because of hands-ons events.
Contact: Robert Doe, 13-5001, x4-2086, redoe@mit.edu
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Food for Thought: An Introduction to Food Science and Molecular Gastronomy
Jeffrey Kuna, Benjamin Wunsch
Tue, Thu, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 03-05:00pm, Sidney Pacific NW86, meet in lobby
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 01-Jan-2009
Learn about the connection between food, chemistry and materials science. Discover the latest in food technology with hands on experiments in molecular gastronomy and learn some of the science and secrets behind some of your favorite food.
(Participants are welcome to all and any, each session is different and they do build on one another but one will not be lost if they missed a session.)
NOTE Jan 7, 2009: COURSE IS FULL
Contact: Jeffrey Kuna, 13-4069, x8-8741, jkuna@mit.edu
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In Vino Veritas
Prof. Linn W. Hobbs
Mon Jan 5, Tue Jan 6, Thu Jan 8, Tue Jan 13, Thu Jan 15, 05-08:00pm, 6-104 (Chipman Room)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Participants must be age 21 or older on 1/05/09. ID required
Fee: 175.00 for For wines, crackers and extensive tasting notes
Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This high quality introductory class in wine appreciation, long an IAP classic now in its 28th year, with more than 2100 enthusiastic alumni/ae, will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings of over 55 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
Cosponsor: Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
Mike Tarkanian, Samuel Allen
Mon Jan 26, 03-05:00pm, 4-003
Tue Jan 27, 01-03:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 1
Tue Jan 27, 03-05:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 2
Tue Jan 27, 05-07:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 3
Wed Jan 28, 01-03:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 1
Wed Jan 28, 03-05:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 2
Wed Jan 28, 05-07:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 3
Thu Jan 29, 01-03:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 1
Thu Jan 29, 03-05:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 2
Thu Jan 29, 05-07:00pm, 4-003, Lab Group 3
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Dec-2008
Limited to 18 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Preference given to freshman and Course 3 students (UG or G)
A mandatory introductory session with demonstration will be held for all participants from 3–5 PM on January 26. At this meeting, students will select Lab Group 1, 2 or 3 and attend that group’s laboratory sessions for three consecutive afternoons.
Students will learn basic blacksmithing techniques using traditional tools to hand-forge mild steel. Drawing a taper, forming a scroll, twisting, and finishing techniques will be incorporated into simple projects. Limited to participants with no prior blacksmithing experience.
NOTE NOV 24 - ACTIVITY CLASS IS FULL
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
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Introduction to Metal Casting
Mike Tarkanian
Mon Jan 12 thru Thu Jan 15, 01-04:00pm, 8-014
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Dec-2008
Limited to 6 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Preference given to freshman and Course 3 students (UG or G)
Students in this class will learn the techniques necessary for investment casting metals. We’ll first make models of the items to be cast – either by sculpting wax into the desired shape, or by casting wax into a rubber mold of an existing object. We will then build ceramic shells around the models, burn out the wax, and cast molten bronze, brass or aluminum into the resulting mold. If time permits, we will also cover the basics of sand casting.
Metal pours TBD during the week of 1/19
Others will be lotteried into available spaces after enrollment closes
NOTE NOV 24 - ACTIVITY CLASS IS FULL
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
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Introduction to Welding
Michael Tarkanian
Mon Jan 5, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014
Mon Jan 5, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014
Mon Jan 5, 03-05:00pm, 8-014
Tue Jan 6, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014
Tue Jan 6, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014
Tue Jan 6, 03-05:00pm, 8-014
Wed Jan 7, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014
Wed Jan 7, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014
Wed Jan 7, 03-05:00pm, 8-014
Thu Jan 8, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014
Thu Jan 8, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014
Thu Jan 8, 03-05:00pm, 8-014
Fri Jan 9, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014
Fri Jan 9, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014
Fri Jan 9, 03-05:00pm, 8-014
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Dec-2008
Limited to 9 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Signup via email; Preference given to freshman and Course 3
Students will be a part of 5 instructional sessions from January 5 through 9. Applicants should state their time preference (9:30 am, 12:30 pm or 3 pm) when signing up.
This course will cover the basics of welding metals with various techniques: oxyacetylene torches, stick welding (SMAW), MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) will be explored. The first three instructional sessions will review the procedures and techniques, safety concerns and equipment, and capabilities of each welding methods. Students can then use the final two sessions as time to practice welding or to weld a small project under the supervision of the instructor.
NOTE NOV 24 - ACTIVITY CLASS IS FULL
Contact: Michael Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
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Materials and the Environment
David Roylance
Thu Jan 8, 02-04:00pm, 8-205
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Discussion of aspects of modern materials (especially metals and polymers) relevant to their impact on the environment and consumption of energy, and the effect of the environment on materials. Case studies will include the pros and cons of plastic grocery bags and the design of environmentally friendly engineering structures.
Contact: David Roylance, 6-202, x3-3309, roylance@mit.edu
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The Magic of Carbon Nanotubes: Properties, Growth, and Applications
Gilbert D. Nessim
Mon Jan 26, 02-04:00pm, Chipman Room 6-104
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 23-Jan-2009
Single session event
Prereq: none
Carbon nanotubes, one of the most interesting structures in the nanotechnology landscape, are the closest implementation to a one-dimensional structure. Their exceptional electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties have made them a hot subject of research for many future applications. Carbon nanotube reinforced tennis racquets are already in the market. Research labs have already developed prototypes of electrical devices such as field effect transistors or field emission displays using nanotubes. The futuristic space elevator project has focused on carbon nanotubes as the material of choice for its super-strong cable.
This presentation will provide the audience with an understanding of the properties, growth methods, future applications, and challenges for integration of carbon nanotubes in future products.
Contact: Gilbert D. Nessim, 13-5122, x3-2063, gdnessim@mit.edu
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