Entering a New World - Mon Jan 12, 12-2:00pm, NE 48-3027

A friendly introduction to the "other MIT"... and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to move about in Linden Labs Second Life, explore MIT's SIM, and meet some avatars in-world.

This session is limited to 12 (Sign-up at: http://web.mit.edu/ruggles/IAP/registration-VW.html)

Employing Virtual Worlds - Wed Jan 14, 12-1:30pm, 1-371

Panelists will discuss the use of VW's in engineering and health sciences education. This mixed-reality session will integrate in-world guests. Opportunities for Q&A.

No advance sign-up, no enrollment limit

Peering Through the Spyglass - Fri Jan 16, 12-1:30pm, 1-371

The future of virtual worlds and the potential for convergence. Representativess from Linden Labs, Sun's Wonderland, and others will discuss trends and potential for the future.

No advance sign-up, no enrollment limit