Adventures in Scanning Electron Microscopy
Donald Galler
Tue Jan 12, Thu Jan 14, 09am-05:00pm, 4-141, 1 hour lunch break
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 01-Jan-2010
Limited to 20 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Attendees must be present for the entire day.
The seminar is an introduction to the basic operation of a scanning electron microscope. The basic 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, computer controlled positioning stage. The SEM is equipped with an energy dispersive spectroscopy 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.
Note: 10 attendees per session.
Contact: Donald Galler, 4-133, x3-4554, dgaller@mit.edu
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Do You Have What It Takes to Win Rhodes, Marshall or Other Distinguished Fellowship?
Kim Benard, Lin Hobbs
Thu Jan 28, 03-04:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This session will introduce participants to distinguished fellowships’ application processes, including Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, and others. Former recent winners will be in attendance, as well as former national selection panelists. Here you will learn what is involved, and how to be successful in one of these competitions.
For more information and to register, please contact Kim Benard at benard@mit.edu.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/scholarships/
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-0676, benard@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Global Education and Career Development
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In Vino Veritas
Prof. Linn W. Hobbs
Tue Jan 19, Wed Jan 20, Mon Jan 25, 05-08:00pm, 6-104
Tue Jan 26, 05-08:00pm, 6-104, Also Feb 1st: 5-8pm
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: 185.00 for For wines, crackers and extensive tasting notes
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Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This high quality introductory class in wine appreciation, long an IAP classic now in its 29th year, with more than 2150 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
Tue Jan 19, 03-05:00pm, 4-003
Wed Jan 20, 01-03:00pm, 4-003
Thu Jan 21, 03-05:00pm, 4-003
Fri Jan 22, 05-07:00pm, 4-003
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Dec-2009
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 19. 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.
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
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Introduction to Metal Casting
Mike Tarkanian
Tue Jan 19 thru Fri Jan 22, 09am-12:00pm, 8-014
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Dec-2009
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.
Others will be lotteried into available spaces after enrollment closes
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
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Introduction to Welding
Michael Tarkanian
Mon Jan 25, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 1
Mon Jan 25, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014, Group 2
Mon Jan 25, 03-05:00pm, 8-014, Group 3
Tue Jan 26, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 1
Tue Jan 26, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014, Group 2
Tue Jan 26, 03-05:00pm, 8-014, Group 3
Wed Jan 27, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 1
Wed Jan 27, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014, Group 2
Wed Jan 27, 03-05:00pm, 8-014, Group 3
Thu Jan 28, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 1
Thu Jan 28, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014, Group 2
Thu Jan 28, 03-05:00pm, 8-014, Group 3
Fri Jan 29, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 1
Fri Jan 29, 12:30-02:30pm, 8-014, Group 2
Fri Jan 29, 03-05:00pm, 8-014, Group 3
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Dec-2009
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 25 through 29. Applicants should state their time preference (Group 1, 2 or 3) 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 four instructional sessions will review the procedures and techniques, safety concerns and equipment, and capabilities of each welding methods. Students can then use the final session as time to practice welding or to weld a small project under the supervision of the instructor.
Contact: Michael Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
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The Magic of Carbon Nanotubes: Properties, Growth, and Applications
Gilbert D. Nessim PhD Alum
Thu Jan 28, 01-03:00pm, Chipman Room, 6-104
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2010
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, gdnessim@mit.edu
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