An Entrepreneurial Approach to Wireless Mesh Networking
Brough Turner Alum
Wed Jan 27, 01-05:00pm, 56-154
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
We outline a new approach to ubiquitous wireless Internet connectivity, based on "Freemium" business models and next generation wireless mesh technology. Then help us flesh out plans in a series of interactive sessions that dive into the diverse technical and business issues a startup must resolve, including:
\\\* MIMO & beamforming antennas – a potentially massive performance lift.
\\\* Market opportunities in urban areas where bandwidth prices can differ by 20x-50x in buildings just a block apart.
\\\* New radios and new markets put new requirements on protocols for mesh networking and service delivery.
Our intense hands-on afternoon has one business focus but could easily foster startup ideas for several adjacent businesses.
Web: http://mit.edu/dennis/www/iap/turner.pdf
Contact: Dennis Baron, W92-195, (617) 252-1232, dbaron@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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An Entrepreneurial Approach to Wireless Mesh Networking
Dennis Baron, Brough Turner rbt@allum.mit.edu 617-285-0433
Wed Jan 27, 01-01:15am, TBD
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Specific topics:
1. MIMO and beamforming have a dramatic impact on the radio layer. What’s possible in next generation mesh nodes, what needs to be developed, can we leverage mass market technology?
2. New RF technology changes the focus for mesh networking protocols. How do we have to adapt mesh routing and mesh management software?
3. The Freemium model implies specific commitments to “premium” users who underwrite the free service. What service layer software is needed?
4. Is there a sustainable business model? Can it operate without depending on grants? Can it be started without VC funds?
Early work suggests the hurdles can be overcome - proposed business model is plausible. Explore - join us!
Contact: Dennis Baron, W92-195, (617) 252-1232, dbaron@mit.edu
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Data Center Overview and Data Center tours
Anne Silvester
Fri Jan 15, 10am-12:00pm, W92-106
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2010
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Information Systems and Technology will provide an overview and a tour of the W91 and W92 Data centers.
The tour will start 10:00 at W92 in the Back Bay conference room.
Contact: Renea Walton, W91-130, x3-7049, Renea@mit.edu
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Handling Sensitive Data - what everyone needs to know
Allison Dolan, Monique Yeaton
Tue Jan 12, 10-11:00am, 56-114
Wed Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, W20-20 Chimneys
Thu Jan 21, 03-04:00pm, 56-114
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: none
Effective March 1 and in compliance with Massachusetts regulations, MIT will have a new written information security program ("WISP"), with a focus on personal information which, if lost or stolen, will require MIT to notify the impact individuals ("PIRN"). In addition, there are other laws and regulations regarding handling a range of sensitive information. This is a non-technical session that discusses the context for data protection, what needs to be protected and why, the responsibilities for anyone handling personal information, as well as recommendations for securely handling, storing and destroying both electronic and paper records. Presentation and handouts will be available at http://web.mit.edu/infoprotect/resources.html. (This is an updated version of the 2009 IAP session)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/infoprotect
Contact: Allison Dolan, NE49-3021, x2-1461, adolan@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Audit Division
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Hermes IT Knowledge Base - Have you seen it lately?
Barbara Johnson
Wed Jan 13, 01-02:00pm, Lobdell (W20)
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 08-Jan-2010
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Find out what's new with the Hermes IT knowledge base (kb.mit.edu).
We'll show new features and ask for your feedback.
Have you used it? Why or why not?
Have you contributed to it?
What do you like about it?
What could be better?
We really want to know what you think!
Contact: Barbara Johnson, N42-140D, x3-1565, bdoyle@mit.edu
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IS&T Adaptive Technology Open House
Mary Ziegler
Wed Jan 27, 01-03:00pm, ATIC Lab, 7-143
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The IS&T ATIC (Adaptive Technology Information Center) opens its doors to showcase the latest adaptive technologies for persons with disabilities. This year, some of the technologies we plan to demonstrate are:
• LiveScribe Pulse Smartpen, for taking digital notes and recording audio
• Windows 7 accessibility features
• DAISY digital talking book reading software and players
• Kurzweil 3000, software that provides visual and auditory feedback for increased comprehension
• Bamboo Pen and Touch and other pointing devices
Web: http://web.mit.edu/atic/www
Contact: Mary Ziegler, 7-143, 253-7808, atic-staff@mit.edu
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Next Step in the Evolution of Spreadsheets?
John J. Fothergill, Jr., Howard Cannon VI, Richard Petti XVII
Tue Jan 5, 12-01:00pm, N42-183, Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
MIT-alumni founders of ModelSheet Software present 2 apps that promise to revolutionize spreadsheets.
ModelSheet Authoring, an SaaS environment for authoring & maintaining models that:
\\* retains what’s best about spreadsheets: layout, modeling paradigm, flexible/familiar UI
\\* adds program structures to author complex models
\\* automates manual cell-level operations
\\* delivers model as spreadsheets
ModelSheet custom templates: customize spreadsheets by filling in a simple web form.
\\* specify time line, time range & multiple time grains
\\* specify number/names/hierarchy of items in a dimension
\\* include/exclude major features
While the focus will be on apps, we are prepared to discuss the advanced technology underlying ModelSheet.
Come see, and you'll agree.
Web: http://www.modelsheetsoft.com
Contact: John J. Fothergill, Jr., W92-208a, 253-5312, jjfothjr@mit.edu
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Stellar NG Roundtable - Faculty/Staff
Jeanne Chiang, Joanna Proulx
Thu Jan 28, 02-03:00pm, 1-150
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
In the Fall term, the Stellar Course Management System was used in over 1,000 MIT courses by faculty, staff and students to create, access, and share information and materials. Community feedback is the most valuable element of our product development process.
We are currently working towards developing a set of new tools and improvements for Stellar NG based on existing user feedback and strategic initiatives. Please come to an informal roundtable discussion and share your thoughts on Stellar and how you think it may be improved.
Web: http://stellar.mit.edu
Contact: Jeanne Chiang, jchiang@mit.edu
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Stellar NG Roundtable - Students
Jeanne Chiang, Joanna Proulx
Thu Jan 21, 02-03:00pm, 1-150
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
In the Fall term, the Stellar Course Management System was used in over 1,000 MIT courses by faculty, staff and students to create, access, and share information and materials. Community feedback is the most valuable element of our product development process.
We are currently working towards developing a set of new tools and improvements for Stellar NG based on existing user feedback and strategic initiatives. Please come to an informal roundtable discussion and share your thoughts on Stellar and how you think it may be improved.
Web: http://stellar.mit.edu/
Contact: Jeanne Chiang, jchiang@mit.edu
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Sustainable Computing- Computing Energy Savings for Popular Electronic Devices
Jonathan Hunt
Thu Jan 14, 10:30-11:30am, 1-375
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Many products and gizmos purport to save you lots of money and energy. Come to this session to learn how to calculate how much electricity (and therefore money) you can actually save by leveraging various power management schemes and techniques. The session will show examples and techniques for measuring and estimating potential savings for computers, printers, cable boxes, cell phone adapters, etc.
Contact: Jonathan Hunt, N42-005, x3-0172, jmhunt@mit.edu
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