IAP 2019 Activities by Category - Special Events

Forrest Larson, Martin Marks

Jan/24

Thu

12:00PM-01:30PM

Lewis Music Library

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Before Pandora…. Before YouTube…. Before Spotify….. how did people experience recorded music? You’ve almost certainly heard music on CDs and perhaps also on vinyl LPs; but how did your grandparents or great-grandparents listen to music at home?

Martin Marks (Music and Theater Arts), Forrest Larson (Lewis Music Library), and possibly some surprise guests, invite you to take a ride in our Audio Way-Back Machine. We will experience some historical audio playback technology first-hand. Groove to the sound of our Edison wax cylinder player! Hear “His Master’s Voice” as it sounded on 78 rpm discs of bygone times! And more! This event will mark the MIT debut of the newest addition to our collection: the magical-sounding Regina music box. Join us in exploring the ways playback technology shaped the listening experience through the 20th century.

Sponsor(s): Libraries, Music and Theater Arts
Contact: Nina Davis-Millis, ninadm@mit.edu

Beatriz Cantada

	Jan/30	Wed	12:00PM-04:00PM	W20-307
	Jan/31	Thu	12:00PM-04:00PM	W20-307, back-up date

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/18
Limited to 30 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

Class Awareness Workshop

Are you inspired to help end issues of class and classism at MIT? Join us and Class

Workshop details

DATE: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 (during IAP period) 

Back-up date: Thursday, January 31, 2019

TIME: 12:00-4:00 pm (Lunch will be served from 12:00 -12:30pm, workshop starts at 12:30pm)

LOCATION: W20-307 (Mezzanine Lounge)

AUDIENCE: Faculty, postdocs, staff and students at MIT

PRESENTER: Rachel Rybaczuk, Interim Director, Class Action

Registration is required. Lunch will be served.

SUGGESTED LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify different components of an individual's class background (income, occupation, education level, etc.) and how they are similar or different from others.
• Understand how students, faculty and staff from particular backgrounds could have additional challenges, both in general and specifically at MIT.
• Brainstorm ways of making the world and MIT specifically more inclusive and equitable.

 To register and request for additional information, please contact Shauna Bush-Fenty at sfenty@mit.edu.

Hosted by: Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO) in partnership with Class Awareness Support and Equality (CASE), MindHandHeart (MHH), and Working Group for Support Staff, Civility and Respect Subcommittee (WGSS- C&R).

Sponsor(s): Institute Community and Equity Office
Contact: Shauna Bush- Fenty, 4-250, 617-715-2066, sfenty@mit.edu

Chelsea Truesdell, Assistant Dean, Office of the First Year

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

First-year students, have you picked your passion yet? Don't miss this series of departmental exploration (DEX) events sponsored by the Office of the First Year.

DEX will be a structured time at the end of IAP for academic discovery that will allow students to experience what it’s like to be an undergrad in various department. Events include: student panels, open houses and showcases of projects and research. Each day there will be at least one topic panel featuring students and faculty from departments listed who will speak about their in and out of class experiences studying and teaching in this department.  

Events will take place from January 28 - February 1. RSVP is only necessary for some events, most you can just drop in!

Full list of events is listed on the Office of the First Year website: http://uaap.mit.edu/node/2553?

Sponsor(s): Office of the First Year
Contact: Chelsea Truesdell, 7-103, 617-253-9764, ctruesde@mit.edu

Davor Ljubenkov, visiting student

Jan/28

Mon

01:15PM-02:45PM

Building 9 Room 255

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

The Master School is a two-year masters programme with eight technical Majors and a Minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

20 European top universities, renowned researchers and leading businesses are in partnership with EIT Digital to provide cutting-edge ICT excellence in combination with innovation and entrepreneurship training, leading to a double degree and an EIT-labeled Certificate.

If you are interested to spend your master studies in Europe with a possible scholarship, come and listen to the presentation from the current EIT student and see how you can already apply before February 1 for the cohort starting this fall, if needed we can go throught the requirements and details on motivation letter. Afterwards, feel free to discuss and ask questions about the education, culture and opportunities in Europe.

Presentation will be held by a visiting student at Senseable City Lab, Davor Ljubenkov who si doing his master thesis project as an EIT student.

See more: https://masterschool.eitdigital.eu/

Contact: Davor Ljubenkov, Senseable City Lab, +385981388664, DLJUBENK@MIT.EDU

Ryan Conway

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: Understanding of sailing terminology. Sailing experience

Many members within the MIT sailing community have started their sailing endeavors on the Charles River and have become active members within the Bluewater Sailing Program. While many sailors are content with the many sailing opportunities that MIT has to offer, there are others who desire to take their sailing careers to another level outside of MIT. The 2 sessions being offered will cover a variety of topics that will focus on the what the MIT Bluewater program has to offer and how to furthering your sailing "career" both within and outside of MIT. Whether you are interested in ocean sailing, offshore racing, crewing (racing or leisure), or chartering in new waters, I will provide you with the information needed to take your sailing to the next level. 

Attendies should have prior sailing experience and an understanding of sailing terminology. Those interested in learning more about getting involed in the sailing community outside of MIT should have prior big boat experience. 

Contact: Ryan Conway, RCONWAY@MIT.EDU

Introduction to MIT Bluewater

Jan/08

Tue

06:30PM-08:30PM

66-144

In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

Ryan Conway

Sailing Beyond MIT

Jan/10

Thu

06:30PM-08:30PM

66-144

In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

Ryan Conway

Jennifer Novotney

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 30 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Must take one of the MIT Museum's IAP Workshops

Do you have a silver tongue or the gift of the gab? Are you the one always picked out to share out the small group’s discussion? Do you never back down from a dinner discussion? Then show your stuff at the MIT Can Talk oratory competition!

Participants will give a 5-minute speech on the topic “Back to Square One”. Material must be original but can include excerpts from elsewhere, including poems, stories, songs, etc. as long as sources are properly attributed. A panel of judges will determine who wins the top prizes!

First place: $500

Second place: $300

Third place: $200

Audience favorite: $200

The contest is open to everyone in the MIT community; competitors must attend at least one of the MIT Museum's IAP 2019 science communication workshops in order to participate in the preliminaries on Thursday, January 31st from 5-8pm. The final competition will be from 1-3pm on Saturday, February 2 in the MIT Museum.

**Competition registration and details will be sent by email to interested participants who attended at least one of the MIT Museum's IAP 2019 public speaking workshops. Please contact Jennifer Novotney (novotney@mit.edu) with questions.

Sponsor(s): MIT Museum
Contact: Jennifer Novotney, N52-217, 617 324-7313, NOVOTNEY@MIT.EDU

Jan/31

Thu

05:00PM-08:00PM

MIT Museum

Preliminary round

Jennifer Novotney

Feb/02

Sat

01:00PM-03:00PM

MIT Museum

Finals presented for a live audience

Jennifer Novotney

Priya Pillai

Jan/17

Thu

07:00PM-10:00PM

32-082

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Hello Witches and Wizards!  Come join us at the Annual Quidditch Team Movie Mash!  We will be featuring all 8 of the Harry Potter films on 8 different screens simultaneously.  Come and watch your favorite scenes, catch up on the movie you missed, or sit back and laugh at all the fun scene mixes.  Fun fact: In the first movie, where Sean Seamus blows up his water is about the same time as when he blows up the bridge in the final movie!

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Priya Pillai, pppillai@mit.edu

Priya Pillai

Feb/03

Sun

02:00PM-04:00PM

Lobby 7

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Miss when we used to be able to run EVERYWHERE during games?

Want to see nerds wear a tennis ball on their shorts and run around?

Want to *BE* A nerd wearing a tennis ball on your shorts and run around?

Meet us from 2-4pm for our first Off Pitch Snitching event in Lobby 7

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Priya Pillai, pppillai@mit.edu

Allan Sadun, MIT Mystery Hunt Student President

Jan/17

Thu

06:30PM-08:00PM

3-333

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

6:30-7:15pm: Mystery Hunt.001. Learn about what the Mystery Hunt is, what kinds of puzzles you might expect to see, and the process of working through a puzzle to arrive at an answer. Rookie hunters are especially encouraged to attend.

7:15-8:00pm: Mystery Hunt.002. A deeper dive into Mystery Hunt solving strategies, with a focus on metapuzzle solving and making progress through the hunt as a whole. This part may also be interesting to people/teams who have hunted before but want to improve their solving.

Sponsor(s): Mystery Hunt
Contact: Stephen Peters, 617 620-2062, speters@mit.edu

Steven Max Patterson

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/07
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

Interested in VR? Not sure where to start or how to jump in?

Dive right in at the Reality Virtually hackathon returning for its third year this IAP, January 17-21st, NO PRIOR VR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!! You might be surprised how you can integrate your current skills.

During a full five days, you will meet new people, form interdisciplinary teams, brainstorm and build AR/VR experiences and applications, hardware and software fully supplied. Workshops and skilled mentors will be available to guide you through your app development from start to finish. Compete for over $30K in prizes in categories including education, healthcare, entertainment, commerce, architecture, and social interaction, and engage with company sponsors from the likes of Samsung, Microsoft and others. Sponsors will provide an abundance of technology platforms to work with: ARCore, ARKit, Vive, Gear VR , Hololens, Magic Leap, Oculus and more.

Jump in today and apply at https://realityvirtuallyhack.com/apply/. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Links:

Website - https://realityvirtuallyhack.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/realityvrhack/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/realityvrhack
VR/AR MIT - http://vratmit.com/

Sponsor(s): Media Lab
Contact: Reality Virtually Team, team@realityvirtuallyhack.com

tadays@mit.edu

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Roles and responsibilities for TAs vary across the Institute. In recognition of this, the Teaching and Learning Lab has organized TA Days: a series of workshops which address many of the common roles, responsibilities, and concerns of MIT teaching assistants. We encourage you to pick and choose the workshops which are most relevant and of interest to you. Please note that while the Teaching and Learning Lab does not require TAs to attend any particular sessions, your department might.

Please register so we know how many to expect. There will be coffee and light snacks in the morning. Lunch will only be provided when indicated.

Sponsor(s): Teaching and Learning Lab
Contact: Ryan Macdowell, E19-611, 617 324-4054, RYMAC@MIT.EDU

Leading a Recitation Section

Jan/29

Tue

09:00AM-01:15PM

2-190, Lunch provided

This session will provide you with a basic outline for a lecture or recitationsession, examples of techniques that you can use to actively engage students in the STEM classroom, andthe research-based rationale for including those elements.This session is geared towards leaders of recitation sections that focus on problem solving, but all are welcome.

tadays@mit.edu

Leading a Discussion Session

Jan/29

Tue

09:00AM-01:15PM

13-5101, Lunch provided

Conducting a discussion section presents unique challenges as instructors must balance their own preparation with interpersonal skill, be open to improvisation, and fulfill learning goals. This session will provide a generalized outline for leading an active class discussion and specific strategies to get students engaged.

Geared toward discussion sections, esp. in humanities and social sciences, but all are welcome.

tadays@mit.edu

Facilitating Office Hours and Tutorials

Jan/29

Tue

01:30PM-03:00PM

2-190

In this workshop, you will learn how to get a sense of where students are in their thinking, how to use questioning techniques to encourage students to explain their thinking, and how to help students connect solution steps to course concepts to enhance their learning. Research on effective tutoring will be presented.

tadays@mit.edu

George Roch, Business Intelligence Analyst

Jan/30

Wed

10:00AM-12:00PM

Magasanik Rm 68-180

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/29
Limited to 40 participants
Prereq: Basic knowledge of Tableau

This is a Networking & Showcase Event

• Who is using Tableau across MIT?
• What are they building in Tableau?
• Can I benefit from using Tableau?
• Demo: Integrating Data Sources with Tableau Prep

If you've ever asked yourself any of the questions above, then you'll want to attend Tableau @ MIT. This event will bring together Tableau users from DLCs all across MIT. You'll have the opportunity to talk with others to see how they use Tableau to make their work easier. If you've built out some helpful/cool vizualizations, this is your chance to share it with others.

If you're wondering what the difference is between Tableau and Tableau Prep, we've got you covered. We'll have an overview of the Tableau Prep tool. This will be followed by a short demo on integrating local files with data from the data warehouse.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tableau-mit-tableau-prep-in-action-tickets-54763771916

Refreshments will be provided.

 *We will have raffle prizes for participants of this event.

**This event is open to MIT Faculty and Staff

Sponsor(s): Information Systems & Technology
Contact: George Roch, W92, 617 324-1140, G_ROCH@MIT.EDU

Kara Gardner, Associate Dean

Jan/23

Wed

10:30AM-11:30AM

3-270

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22

This active seminar discussion will introduce participants to Minerva’s educational model, including the technology we use to facilitate our classes, the Forum platform. Our goal at Minerva is to take students with the highest potential and train them to become leaders, innovators, broad thinkers, and global citizens.

To that end, we have designed a curriculum focused on “great cognitive tools,” rather than “great books.” In the 21 st century, students need more than just an introduction to content at the university level – they need tools to help them process and make use of information. The Minerva curriculum provides students with habits of mind and foundational concepts organized into four core competencies: critical thinking, creative thinking, effective communication, and effective interaction. All students learn these habits and concepts during our first-year cornerstone courses, and they continue to be measured on their use and mastery of the HCs throughout their four years of study. They apply these skills and concepts inside and outside of the classroom as they travel in cohorts, living in up to six cities around the globe. Our goal is for students to graduate with a skills they can apply in a variety of professional contexts, and tools that will help them solve an array of difficult problems.

Contact: Ryan MacDowell, rymac@mit.edu

Andrew Percey '95, MNG '96, Founder, Prometheus Internet Marketing

Jan/24

Thu

01:00PM-05:30PM

32-155

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 90 participants

80% of Startups fail before their second birthday. This is because people build boring "Me Too" businesses and expect the crowds to flock. According to The New York Times, we get exposed to around 5,000 sales and marketing messages every day. We live in a very noisy world full of established businesses and hungry startups all fighting for the same precious customer eyeballs. Your startup needs to STAND OUT and be different if you want it to survive and thrive.

This seminar will be presented by:

• Andrew Percey, MIT BS '95 MNG '96 EECS, Founder of Prometheus PPC, Google Ads expert and advisor to the MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS)
• Kenny Goodman, Founder of Find The Edge, Innovator and Entrepreneur
• Nick Salvatoriello, Principal Customer Success Manager at IMPACT
• Mark Williams, Founder of ETN LinkedIn Training, “Mr. LinkedIn”

Register today!

Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU

Michael J Person

	Jan/11	Fri	06:15PM-11:00PM	Wallace Observatory, Bus Transportation; Dress Warmly
	Jan/14	Mon	08:00PM-10:00PM	Wallace Observatory, Own Transportation; Dress Warmly

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

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 the moon, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies. Required signup via website: http://web.mit.edu/wallace/iaptour/

The tour on the 11th will prioritize MIT students and transportation will be provided.  The tour on the 14th will require your own transportation to the observatory in Westford, MA.

Sponsor(s): Wallace Astrophysical Observatory, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Contact: Michael J Person, wao-iap-tour@mit.edu

Priya Pillai

Jan/10

Thu

07:00PM-10:00PM

1-134

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Do you know what would happen if you added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?  The difference between a hippogriff and a griffin? Show off your magical knowledge at the Quidditch Teams Trivia Night!  

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Priya Pillai, (630) 209-2355, pppillai@mit.edu

Mason Glidden, Evan Williams

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: First two lectures mandatory for WS trips
Prereq: None

What

Winter School is the MIT Outing Club's annual winter extravaganza! Every weekend of IAP, you’ll have the opportunity to get outdoors and hike, snowshoe, ski, fat bike, or ice climb. Whether you've never been on a hike before or are a seasoned pro who wants to share your love for the outdoors, WS is the opportunity to expand your outdoor experience and meet amazing people!

More information here. 

Who

Winter School is open to anyone who wants to get outside in the winter! No prior experience is necessary. We will teach you all you need to know to stay safe and have fun. You must become a MITOC member before your first trip.

When/Where

Trips: Each weekend of IAP. Typically in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, can be local.

Required Lectures: January 8th,10th (7pm in 26-100)

Optional Instructional Lectures: January 15th,17th (7pm in 10-250)

Guest Lectures: January 22th, 24th, 29th, 31st (7pm in 6-120)

How do I join?

You must attend the first two required lectures: January 8th and 10th at 7pm in 26-100. No advance signup necessary. 

What gear do I need?

MITOC offers rentals for common gear, such as boots, crampons, and backpacks. You'll need your own jackets and warm layers, but we have tips on finding these affordably. 

Questions?

Email the WS chairs at ws-chair@mit.edu. MITOC strives to make winter outdoor recreation accessible to everyone and will reduce the financial burden for students on financial aid who request a fee waiver. Email WS-chair@mit.edu for more info.

Contact: Mason Glidden and Evan Williams, W20-461, ws-chair@mit.edu

Winter School Kickoff (Mandatory)

	Jan/08	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	26-100, Mandatory
	Jan/10	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	26-100, Mandatory

First lecture will cover winter safety, the basics of winter gear, food to bring on a winter hike, and MITOC policies. Secondlecture will cover winter hiking basics, navigation, weather, winter driving, and gear rental.

Mason Glidden, Evan Williams

Getting Outside in the Winter

	Jan/15	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	10-250
	Jan/17	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	10-250

First lecture will cover above treeline travel, skiing, ice climbing, avalanches, objective hazard management, and winter safety. Secondlecture will cover all the information you need to know about winter overnights, such as winter camping site selection, stoves, tents, snow shelters, and sleeping bags.

Mason Glidden, Evan Williams

Guest Lectures

	Jan/22	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	6-120
	Jan/24	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	6-120
	Jan/29	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	6-120
	Jan/31	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	6-120

Lectures 5-8 will be guest lecturers talking about various topics related to the outdoors. Check back for updates on specific topics!

Mason Glidden, Evan Williams