Soap Box Archives

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2007 - 2008 Soap Box Speakers

April 29, 2008
Sherry Turkle and Cynthia Breazeal

Sherry Turkle, a professor of Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT and Media Lab professor Cynthia Breazeal discuss sociable robots and their impact on human-technology relations.
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April 9, 2008
John Hockenberry and Hugh Herr

Award winning journalist, author and editor, now a Distinguished Fellow at the MIT Media Lab, John Hockenberry joins with Associate Professor Hugh Herr, director of the MIT Media Lab Biomechtronics Group to talk about human augmentation.
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April 2, 2008
David Berry

Dr. David Berry, bioengineer and venture capitalist, discusses genetic engineering of microbes for biofuel production, focusing on developing an inexpensive way to harness hydrogen from bacteria.
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March 19, 2008
William Mitchell

Professor of Architecture and Media Arts and Sciences, William Mitchell talks about the City Car project, a new transportation ecosystem - prototypes of which are on display at the MIT Museum.
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November 14, 2007
James Morash

Advancements in Underwater Vehicles: Responding to Current Environmental Issues
Research Engineer James Morash talks about how technology advances aid research in areas such as the health of coral reefs and post storm event water quality.
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November 6, 2007
Jon Gruber

Making Health Policy in Massachusetts: An Insider's Perspective
Economics Professor and member of the Health Insurance Connector Board Jon Gruber discusses Massachusetts' groundbreaking health reform law and gives an inside view into the ongoing process of shaping health care in Massachusetts.

October 24, 2007
Jacqueline Lees

New Lessons in Cancer Research
Biology Professor Jacqueline Lees explains how gene marking will help scientists and doctors better understand tumor growth.
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October 10, 2007
Amy Smith

A Genius for Change, and the Passion To Do It
Senior lecturer Amy Smith co-hosts with students discussing their latest work on new technologies for the developing world. Cosponsored with The Technology and Culture Forum at MIT.
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2006 - 2007 Soap Box Speakers

April 25, 2007
Richard Primack and Abraham Miller-Rushing

Global Warming: Up Close and Local, part 2
Boston University Biology Professor Richard Primack and graduate student Abraham Miller-Rushing return to the MIT Museum during the Cambridge Science Festival to discuss observations contributed by citizens and their contribution to our growing understanding of the local effects of climate change in New England.
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March 21, 2007
Laura Schulz

Laura Schulz, Assistant Professor in MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, discusses how children think and learn about cause and effect, and the role of play.

February 21, 2007
Richard Primack and Abraham Miller-Rushing

Global Warming: Up Close and Local, part 1
Boston University Biology Professor Richard Primack and graduate student Abraham Miller-Rushing launch a citizen science initiative to support work in better understanding the effects of climate change in the Boston area.
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February 7, 2007:
Jefferson Tester

Geothermal - An Undervalued Primary U.S. Energy Source
Tester led a panel that concluded that a substantial portion of the country's energy needs could be met by mining geothermal resources.
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January 17, 2007
Walter Bender

One Laptop per Child: Revolutionizing How the World's Children Engage in Learning
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November 1, 2006

Growing Pains: Transitioning to a Sustainable Energy Economy
Part 3 of the Fall 2006 Soap Box Special on Energy
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October 25, 2006

The Role of New Technologies in a Sustainable Energy Economy
Part 2 of the Fall 2006 Soap Box Special on Energy
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October 18, 2006

The Challenge: Meeting Global Energy Demand Sustainably
Part 1 of the Fall 2006 Soap Box Special on Energy
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September 19, 2006
Nancy Hopkins

Zebrafish and Cancer: What's the Connection?
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2005 - 2006 Soap Box Speakers

May 22, 2006
Mitchel Resnick

Sowing the Seeds for a More Creative Society
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April 26, 2006
Nancy Kanwisher

The Neurology of Vision
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March 21, 2006
Andrew (Drew) Endy

The Implications of Synthetic Biology
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February 21, 2006
Donald R. Sadoway

Fuel Cells and Portable Power Solutions
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January 10, 2006
Rodney A. Brooks

Robotics in Space Exploration
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November 15, 2005
David Altshuler

Human Genetics: Our Past and Our Future
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