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IAP 2011 Activities by Sponsor

Materials Science and Engineering

Adventures in Scanning Electron Microscopy
Donald Galler
Tue Jan 25, Thu Jan 27, 09am-05:00pm, 4-141

Signup by: 01-Jan-2011
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.
Web: http://10 attendees per session
Contact: Donald Galler, 4-133, (617) 253-4554, dgaller@mit.edu

Do You Have What It Takes to Win a Distinguished Fellowship?
Kim Benard, Linn Hobbs
Thu Jan 27, 02-03:15pm, 4-149

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. 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.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-4378, benard@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Global Education and Career Development

In Vino Veritas
Professor Linn W. Hobbs
Tue Jan 18, Thu Jan 20, Mon Jan 24, Tue Jan 25, Thu Jan 27, 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 1/18/11. ID req.
Fee: 185.00 for For wine, 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 30th year, with more than 2200 enthusiastic alumni/ae, will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings at least 55 fine wines. The offering is perennially oversubscribed, so immediate registration is advised. Payment of fee with registration.
Contact: Gabrielle Joseph, 13-4062, x3-6970, gaj@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Nuclear Science and Engineering

Introduction to Blacksmithing
Mike Tarkanian, Samuel Allen
Tue Jan 4, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 1
Tue Jan 4, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 1
Tue Jan 4, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 1
Wed Jan 5, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 1
Wed Jan 5, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 1
Wed Jan 5, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 1
Thu Jan 6, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 1
Thu Jan 6, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 1
Thu Jan 6, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 1
Tue Jan 11, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 2
Tue Jan 11, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 2
Tue Jan 11, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 2
Wed Jan 12, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 2
Wed Jan 12, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 2
Wed Jan 12, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 2
Thu Jan 13, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 2
Thu Jan 13, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 2
Thu Jan 13, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 2
Wed Jan 19, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 3
Wed Jan 19, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 3
Wed Jan 19, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 3
Thu Jan 20, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 3
Thu Jan 20, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 3
Thu Jan 20, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 3
Fri Jan 21, 01-03:00pm, GROUP 3
Fri Jan 21, 03-05:00pm, GROUP 3
Fri Jan 21, 05-07:00pm, GROUP 3

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Dec-2010
Limited to 18 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Preference given to freshman and Course 3 students (UG or G)

Students must choose to be a part of Group 1, 2 or 3. Mandatory introductory training with demonstration will be held for all participants from 3–5 PM on the first day of each session (Group 1- Monday January 3; Group 2 - Monday January 10, Group 3 - Tuesday, January 18). At this meeting, students will be assigned to the 1-3, 3-5 or 5-7 PM sections 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. Please indicate whether you want to be a part of Group One, Two or Three in your email to tarky@mit.edu.

CLASS IS FULL
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu

Introduction to Metal Casting
Mike Tarkanian, Matt Humbert
Mon Jan 10, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1
Mon Jan 10, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2
Tue Jan 11, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1
Tue Jan 11, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2
Wed Jan 12, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1
Wed Jan 12, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2
Thu Jan 13, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1
Thu Jan 13, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2
Fri Jan 14, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1
Fri Jan 14, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Dec-2010
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.

Applicants should state their group preference when signing up.

NOTE NOVEMBER 2, 2010: THE CLASS IS FULL
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu

Introduction to Welding
Michael Tarkanian, Matt Humbert
Mon Jan 3, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1 (Tarkanian)
Mon Jan 3, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2 (Humbert)
Tue Jan 4, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1 (Tarkanian)
Tue Jan 4, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2 (Humbert)
Wed Jan 5, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1 (Tarkanian)
Wed Jan 5, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2 (Humbert)
Thu Jan 6, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1 (Tarkanian)
Thu Jan 6, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2 (Humbert)
Fri Jan 7, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 1 (Tarkanian)
Fri Jan 7, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 2 (Humbert)
Tue Jan 18, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 3 (Tarkanian)
Tue Jan 18, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 4 (Humbert)
Wed Jan 19, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 3 (Tarkanian)
Wed Jan 19, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 4 (Humbert)
Thu Jan 20, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 3 (Tarkanian)
Thu Jan 20, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 4 (Humbert)
Fri Jan 21, 10am-12:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 3 (Tarkanian)
Fri Jan 21, 01-03:00pm, 8-014, GROUP 4 (Humbert)

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Dec-2010
Limited to 12 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 days of instruction during GROUPS 1 or 2; 4 days during groups 3 and 4. Applicants should state their group preference 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.

Enrollment limit: 12 (3 students per group)

NOTE NOVEMBER 2, 2010: THE CLASS IS FULL
Contact: Michael Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu

Is There Life After Being a Materials Postdoc at MIT?
Michael F. Rubner
Mon Jan 24, 03-06:00pm, Room 34-401

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2011
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event

Are you looking forward to a career in materials research and/or academia? Thinking about next steps? Concerned about juggling your family and professional lives? You’re not the first! Get advice from faculty and researchers in the field of materials science and engineering who have been in your shoes. A panel will describe their career paths and offer advice on strategies for successfully reaching your professional aspirations. Come join the discussion, ask questions and stay for a social hour with refreshments
Contact: Susan Rosevear, 13-2082, x3-0916, susang@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Center for Materials Science and Engineering


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