Charm School
Paul Spangle, Alicia Erwin
Fri Jan 29, 12-05:00pm, W20-Student Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How do I ask for a date? Which bread plate is mine? At what point in a job interview can I ask about salary? Should I use a cell phone while on the T or the elevator? How can I network to find the perfect position?
Join us for MIT's 16th Annual Charm School to find out these answers and more. Participate in mini-classes on a wide variety of "charming" subjects. You may even earn your "Ch.D." (Doctoral degree in Charm). Classes are rolling, so stop by at any time during the four-hour period and stay afterwards for a short reception to begin at 4:00 in Lobdell.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/charm/
Contact: Paul Spangle, W20-549, x3-7605, pspangle@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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Class of 2014 Early Action Telethon
Jennifer L. Wong
Mon Jan 18, 01-09:00pm, 10-105 (Bush Room)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: MIT Undergraduates only
Be the first to talk with the Early Action admitted students of the MIT Class of 2014. Help the Admissions Office congratulate them and answer their questions. Encourage them to attend CPW this spring!!
It's lot of fun!
FREE FOOD will be provided!!
Bring your friends!!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: Jennifer L. Wong, 3-107, (617) 324-5160, jlwong@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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Conscious Capitalism with Bud Sorenson
Kenneth C. Zolot, Ralph Z. Sorenson
Wed Jan 20, 05-07:00pm, 32-155
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2010
Limited to 125 participants.
Single session event
With special guest Ralph “Bud” Sorenson, member of the Board of Directors of Whole Foods Markets, moderated by Ken Zolot.
Today, the laissez faire concept of capitalism espoused by Milton Friedman is under siege. This workshop will focus on whether there is a way to retain capitalism as a powerful positive force for creating jobs, wealth, and innovation, while at the same time making it more responsive to the interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
It will explore the concept of “Conscious Capitalism” that is based on the proposition that the primary goal of corporate leaders and entrepreneurs should be to optimize the returns to all stakeholders: customers, employees, supply chain partners, communities, the environment and, of course, shareholders.
Enrollment limited. Please sign up at the URL below
Web: http://iapcc.eventbrite.com
Contact: Kenneth C. Zolot, 32-386, x3-6481, zolot@mit.edu
Sponsor: Kenneth Zolot, 32-386A, 617 253-6481, zolot@mit.edu
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Dinner@Six - Hummus Theme - Free Dinner with MIT Faculty
Eliad Shmuel
Tue Jan 26, 05:45-07:00pm, W11 - Small Dinning
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 02-Jan-2010
Limited to 24 participants.
Single session event
Enjoy a relaxed dinner and conversation with your favorite MIT faculty and administrators. The dinner is delicious, the company is wonderful, and the meal is free, could you ask for more? Come at 5:45, the dinner will be served at 6 promptly, and the event will end at 7. Dinner is by RSVP only.
In honor of MIT Hummus Experience (www.hummus.mit.edu), we will serve Hummus along with the other dishes.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, dinner-at-six@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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How to rent a great apartment for dummies
David Lee ePlace
Mon Jan 25, 03:30-05:30pm, W31, Room TBA, Real Estate Ctr
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
This class will cover the basics of finding a great apartment to suit your needs, and the important legal issues you should know about renting an apartment.
Contact: David Lee, (617) 864-4600, david.lee@eplacehomes.com
Sponsor: Center for Real Estate Development
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I.A.P. Lectures and Poster Presentations "Nano Carbon"
Michael Feld, Mildred Dresselhaus
Thu Jan 14, 09am-04:00pm, 34-401
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Signup by: 14-Jan-2010
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
8:30-9:30AM Poster erection (Prizes will be awarded for most science, most spectroscopy, and the most Originality)
9:30AM-11:30AM Talks on "Nano Carbon" with Mildred Dresselhaus, Jing Kong, and Tomas Palacios
11:30AM-1:30PM Lunch and Poster Session
1:30PM-3:00PM Graduate Student Talks
Contact: Zina Queen, 6-205, zqueen@mit.edu
Sponsor: Spectroscopy Lab
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Security Alert! How to Protect Your Biggest Asset-Your Research at MIT
Ana Lopes, Steve Ames
Wed Jan 13, 02-03:00pm, 32-124
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The world of inventions, patent protection and technology licensing may be a little confusing sometimes, specially when you are part of an institution that encourages the sharing of knowledge. Often, we find students asking:
How can I protect my invention?
Can I talk to someone about it?
I think I invented something big - now what?
If you have similar questions or are just interested in learning more about inventions, patent protection and licensing of technology, you are at the right place!
The Technology Licensing Office at MIT deals with these types of questions every day and we would like to share with you our experience in dealing with these issues and more.
Contact: Ana Lopes, NE25-230, (617) 253-6966, alopes@mit.edu
Sponsor: Technology Licensing Office
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The Distaff Arts: Medieval Clothing Technology
Anne McCants, Margo Collett, Miranda Knutson
Tue Jan 19 thru Fri Jan 22, 10am-04:00pm, E51-095
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 04-Jan-2010
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This course explores a wide range of medieval textile and clothing production technologies, offering students hands on experience in their use. We will work with a raw fleece; card and spin the wool; use simple looms to weave a belt; dye a variety of fabrics; and design/construct a single garment - either a cloak or tunic. All materials provided - students must commit to all 4 days of class.
This course will question typical characterization of medieval textile work as unskilled, as well as consider distinctions usually made between activities labeled as crafts versus those labeled as art.
Contact: Anne E. C. McCants, E51-293, 258-6669, amccants@mit.edu
Sponsor: History
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Tour of Wallace Astrophysical Observatory - Rain Date
Michael J Person
Wed Jan 27, 07-11:00pm, Wallace Observatory
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Jan-2010
Limited to 40 participants.
Single session event
Due to inclement weather, the tour has been moved to Wednesday, January 27th. A few spots remain from those who were unable to reschedule.
Come tour the heavens at MIT's George R. Wallace Jr. Astrophysical Observatory located 45 minutes northwest of Boston in Westford, MA. Use various telescopes from 14" to 24" for both visual observing and electronic imaging of Mars, and other celestial bodies. Signup via listed website.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/wallace/iaptour/iaptour10.html
Contact: Michael J. Person, iaptour@occult.mit.edu
Sponsor: Wallace Astrophysical Observatory
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Women in Mathematics Lecture Series
Avisha Lalla
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
The Women In Mathematics Lectures consists of generally accessible talks (starting from advanced undergraduates) by female research visitors to MIT's Mathematics Department.
Web: http://math.mit.edu/conferences/wim
Contact: Avisha Lalla, 2-269, x3-4994, avisha@math.mit.edu
Sponsor: Mathematics
The Enigma of the Equations of Fluid Motion: A Survey of Existence and Regularity Results
Natasa Pavlovic
Tue Jan 12, 01-02:30pm, 2-190
Using Math to See Inside the Earth
Alison Malcolm
Thu Jan 14, 01-02:30pm, 2-190
Mathematics and the Mitigation of Disease Spread
Lydia Bourouiba
Thu Jan 21, 01-02:30pm, 2-190
Knitting and Math
Amanda Epping Redlich
Tue Jan 26, 01-02:30pm, 2-190
Discrepancy Theory
Jill Pipher
Thu Jan 28, 01-02:30pm, 2-190
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