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A compilation of videos chronicling significant moments in MIT's history to celebrate the Institute's sesquicentennial in 2011.

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Aug 05, 200402:43:41

Wasserman Contemporary Art Forum, "The University as Patron of Cutting-Edge Architecture” (5/8/2004)

Architects, artists and historians, including Frank Gehry, Robert Venturi, James Ackerman and Kyong Park, discuss campus architecture and more.

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Apr 02, 200002:01:20

MacVicar Day 2000 - Celebrating Teachers at the Institute (2/4/2000)

The teaching legacy of Margaret MacVicar through reminiscences, teaching demos and film, with Edie Goldenberg, Arthur Sternberg, Alex Slocum, John Essigman, Millie Roy, Margery Resnick and Soyini Liburd.

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Apr 04, 200400:59:26

Margaret Atwood, "'Oryx and Crake’ Revisited"- Abramowitz Memorial Lecture (4/4/2004)

Canadian master of speculative fiction Margaret Atwood talks about her recent novel set in the aftermath of a bioengineered apocalypse.

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May 10, 200700:56:00

Physics Open House Symposium: “The Importance of Basic Research in Physics and of MIT Science,” Session 1 (10/5/2007)

The first of two sessions of the MIT Physics Department symposium, celebrating the opening of the new Green Center for Physics, features Charles Townes and Shirley Ann Jackson.

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May 10, 200700:58:34

Physics Open House Symposium, “The Importance of Basic Research in Physics and of MIT Science,” Session 2 (10/5/2007)

The second of two session of the MIT Physics Department symposium, celebrating the opening of the new Green Center for Physics, features Bob Laughlin and Steve Weinberg.

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Jun 04, 199901:01:34

Peter Glaser, “Space Solar Power" - MA Space Grant Consortium Public Lecture at MIT (4/6/1999)

Dr. Peter Glaser, founder and director of the space research program at Arthur D. Little, delivers the annual MASGC lecture.

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Feb 04, 199701:06:42

Christopher P. McKay, “Prospects in the Search for Life on Mars" - MA Space Grant Consortium Public Lecture at MIT (4/2/1997)

Planetary scientist Chris McKay gives the annual MASGC lecture on space exploration at MIT.

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Mar 12, 200100:55:38

Barbara Liskov, “Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance” - MIT EECS Colloquium (12/3/2001)

Professor Barbara Liskov discusses ways to provide secure services on the internet at an MIT colloquium.

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Nov 04, 200101:02:53

Claude R. Canizares, “Probing the Violent Universe with the Chandra X-ray Observatory" - MA Space Grant Consortium Public Lecture at MIT (4/11/2001)

Claude Canizares, Professor in Experimental Physics at MIT, delivers the annual MASGC lecture on space research.  

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Aug 03, 200601:27:39

Michael D. Griffin, “Developing the Hardware for Future Space Exploration” - MA Space Grant Consortium Public Lecture at MIT (3/8/2006)

NASA administrator Michael Griffin delivers the annual MASGC lecture at MIT.

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Jul 04, 200401:05:56

Riccardo Giacconi, “Progress in the Study of the X-ray Cosmic Background” - MA Space Grant Consortium Public Lecture at MIT (4/7/2004)

Nobel Laureate Riccardo Giaccone talks about developments in research on cosmic X-rays for the annual MASGC lecture at MIT.

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Jan 05, 200201:02:56

Jeffrey A. Hoffman, “Exploring Space with Humans and Robots” - MA Space Grant Consortium Public Lecture at MIT (5/1/2002)

MIT Professor of Aeronautics and Astronomics Jeff Hoffman delivers the 2002 annual MASGC lecture on space research.

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Jan 04, 199801:07:36

John M. Logsdon, "Forty Years of Space Activity” - MA Space Grant Consortium Lecture (4/1/1998)

John Logsdon delivers the annual MASGC lecture, on the past few decades of space policy and exploration.

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May 12, 198601:58:00

Ronald E. McNair Building Dedication Symposium, "The Space Frontier: 'Hanging It Over the Edge'" (12/5/1986)

The MIT community gathers to celebrate the life of astronaut Ronald McNair PhD '77 at a symposium on space exploration in his honor and memory.

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Mar 05, 201102:22:25

Brains, Minds and Machines: Keynote Panel - The Golden Age - A Look at the Roots of AI, Cognitive Science & Neuroscience

The MIT150 symposium panel discussion includes Emilio Bizzi, Sydney Brenner, Noam Chomsky, Steven Pinker, Marvin Minsky, Barbara Partee and Patrick Winston.

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May 02, 201001:05:14

Paul Krugman, “The Economic Meltdown: What Have We Learned If Anything?” - MIT Lecture 2/5/2010

MIT alum and Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman speaks about the need to include macroeconomics in our world view, to avoid repeating mistakes of the past.

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Jun 10, 200001:52:25

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (SHASS) 50th Anniversary Colloquium, “Asking the Right Questions” (Session 2) 10/6/2000

MIT faculty and guests John Harbison, Anita Desai and Louise Glück - a composer, an author and a poet - join musician Ellen Harris to consider how artists tell their own stories.

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Jul 10, 200001:55:52

School of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (SHASS) 50th Anniversary Colloquium, “Asking the Right Questions” (Session 4) 10/7/2000

Joshua Cohen leads a discussion with Suzanne Berger, Robert Solow and Kenneth Arrow on the theme, “Is Capitalism Good for Democracy?”

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Jun 10, 202001:51:31

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (SHASS) 50th Anniversary Colloquium, “Asking the Right Questions” (Session 1) 10/6/2000

Jay Keyser moderates a discussion with Noam Chomsky, Steven Pinker and Hilary Putnam titled "What Do We Know About Human Nature?"

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Jul 10, 200002:12:27

School of Humanities, Art and Social Science (SHASS) 50th Anniversary Colloquium, “Asking the Right Questions” (Session 3) 10/7/2000

Rosalind Williams leads a discussion with John Dower and Pauline Maier on the theme, “How Do History and Memory Shape Each Other?"

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Jul 02, 199502:09:35

"Science in the National Interest: A Shared Commitment” - MIT Symposium (Session 1/3) 2/7/1995

The conference on science and national policy features John Gibbons delivering the keynote address, and presentations by Joseph Miller and Frank Rhodes as part of the morning program.

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Jul 02, 199502:26:45

"Science in the National Interest: A Shared Commitment” - MIT Symposium (Session 2/3) 2/7/1995

The first afternoon panel focuses on basic research and industry, with Leon Rosenberg, Phillip Sharp, John McTague, George Whitesides, Bill Brinkman, Anita Jones and Jeremy Knowles.

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Jul 02, 199502:12:31

"Science in the National Interest: A Shared Commitment” - MIT Symposium (Session 3/3) 2/7/1995

The last conference session focuses on education and industry, with Sheila Tobias, James Vincent, Allan Bromley, John A. Armstrong and M.R.C. Greenwood.

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Aug 06, 200700:18:17

MIT President Emeritus Charles M. Vest - 2007 MIT Commencement Address (6/8/2007)

Chuck Vest speaks to the graduating Class of 2007 at the 141st MIT Commencement event.

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May 06, 198900:23:14

Senator Paul Tsongas - 1989 MIT Commencement Address 6/5/1989

The Chairman of the Board of Regents of Higher Education of Massachusetts delivers the 123rd commencement address to graduating MIT students.

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Dec 04, 201100:51:18

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Life Sciences

MIT professors Eric Lander and Collin Stultz discuss topics in systems biology, medicine and computation.

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Dec 04, 201100:31:40

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Current Research (Session 4)

Erik Demaine, Daniela Rus, and Scott Aaronson share their passions, from origami to robotics and computational complexity theory. MIT150 Symposium 2011.

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Dec 04, 201100:49:04

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: The March of Technology

Rodney Brooks and John Hennessy talk to MIT alumni about the latest developments in robotics and computers. MIT150 Symposium 2011

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Apr 06, 199900:43:20

Ray and Tom Magliozzi - 1999 MIT Commencement Address 6/4/1999

Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers share their thoughts with newly minted MIT graduates on the topics of fulfillment and happiness.

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Mar 05, 201110:20:00

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Opening remarks for the symposium delivered by David Mindell and Marc Kastner.

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Dec 04, 201108:24:00

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Current Research (Session 3)

The work of up-and-coming EECS stars Polina Golland, Dina Katabi and Robert C. Miller. MIT150 Symposium 4/12/2011

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Apr 06, 201000:20:57

Raymond S. Stata - 2010 MIT Commencement Address

MIT alumnus, Corporation member and benefactor Ray Stata shares experiences, principles and values that have worked well for him, with graduating seniors and guests.

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Jul 02, 200001:04:48

EECS Special Lecture - Professor Millie Dresselhaus on Bismuth Nanowires: Structure and Properties

Institute Professor Millie Dresselhaus provides an engaging introduction to the complex world of nanostructures, nanowires and thermoelectrics.

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Mar 02, 200001:41:43

26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at MIT - Shirley Ann Jackson

MIT alumna Shirley Ann Jackson ’68 PhD ’73 delivers the event's keynote speech, titled “Engineering Bold Leadership for the 21st Century: A Blueprint for Full Participation in Academia, Government and Industry”.  

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Jun 02, 199702:14:31

23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at MIT - Elaine R. Jones 2/6/1997

Elaine Jones, President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP, delivers the keynote address titled “The Strength to Love: Facing the Crisis of the Underclass.”  

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Dec 10, 199502:46:17

MIT/Brown Vannevar Bush Symposium - Fifty Years After 'As We May Think’ (Part 1/5)

Paul Penfield, Andy van Dam, Paul Kahn, Doug Engelbart and Ted Nelson open the symposium celebrating the vision and legacy of Vannevar Bush D.Eng. '16.

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Dec 10, 199501:35:00

MIT/Brown Vannevar Bush Symposium - Fifty Years After 'As We May Think' (Part 3/5)

Michael Lesk talks about information retrieval, and then joins Tim Berners-Lee and Bob Kahn for Q&A discussion. 

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Jul 03, 200501:26:43

Frank Wilczek, "The Universe is a Strange Place" - Ford/MIT Nobel Laureate Lecture Series 3/7/2005

Physics professor Frank Wilczek talks about his scientific beliefs and questions, and his experiences as a newly minted Nobel Laureate.

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Aug 02, 200202:20:31

28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - Tavis Smiley, “From Dreams to Reality: The Illusion of Full Inclusion”

The program includes the keynote address by author and talk show host Tavis Smiley.

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May 02, 200401:53:23

30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - Julianne Malveaux, “Rhetoric or Reality: Civil Rights Under Siege”

The program includes economist Julianne Malveaux who delivers the keynote address on civil rights.

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May 02, 200902:04:13

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - Johnnetta B. Cole

Dr. Cole delivers a talk on the theme, "Yes We Must: Achieve Diversity Through Leadership.” 

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Apr 02, 201000:46:18

36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at MIT - Gerry Hudson

Gerry Hudson, executive vice-president of SEIU, delivers the event's keynote address on the topic of "Deploying Our Gifts for the Betterment of Humankind: What Would Dr. King Say About Us?" 

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Dec 10, 199501:52:24

MIT/Brown Vannevar Bush Symposium - Fifty Years After 'As We May Think' (Part 2/5)

Speakers Bob Kahn and Tim Berners-Lee talk about digital technology and hypertext, at the MIT symposium celebrating half a century since the publication of Vannevar Bush’s seminal paper.

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Mar 06, 200001:55:47

Technology Day 2000 - "Clicks & Mortar, Future of Physical University”

MIT alumni at their annual reunion hear talks by Dick Larson, Mert Flemings and Jonathan Wender about the physical and virtual university.

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Apr 06, 199302:06:56

Technology Day 1993 - "Riding the Wave of Innovation: Ocean Recreation and Sports"

MIT alumni hear about the engineering challenges of ocean sports and recreation, from ocean engineering graduates, professors and entrepreneurs Jerry Milgram, Ted Van Dusen, Don Liu, Peter Quigley and Kim Vandiver.

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Jul 06, 200802:28:06

Technology Day 2008 - "Out of This World”

Visiting MIT alumni are treated to talks about space research and robots by faculty members Dava Newman, Max Tegmark and Cynthia Breazeal. 

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Jun 06, 200903:27:14

Technology Day 2009 - "The Mind's Eye”

MIT faculty members Rebecca Saxe, Pawan Sinha and Patrick Winston share latest trends in their respective fields with fellow alumni visiting campus.

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Sep 06, 200702:27:52

Technology Day 2007 - "Energy in a Global Context"

MIT faculty members Nazli Choucri, John Deutch and John Fernandez share their research on the global implications of energy policies, with visiting MIT alumni.

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Aug 10, 1997

Marc Hauser, "How Humans Evolved a Sense of Self and an Understanding of Their Mortality” - God and Computers: Minds, Machines, and Metaphysics (A.I. Lab Lecture Series)

Marc Hauser talks about science, spirituality and humanity in the context of his work as an evolutionary biologist and primate scientist. ​

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Jan 12, 200501:25:33

Picower Institute for Learning and Memory Inaugural Symposium: “The Future of the Brain," pt. 3

Tom Insel, Li Huei Tsai and Kerry Ressler reflect on memory and disease, in the first of two afternoon sessions. 

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Jul 05, 199801:37:38

MIT Sloan 50K Competition 1998 Finals & Keynote Address by Bill Porter SM ‘67

MIT alumnus and entrepreneur Bill Porter delivers the keynote address to finalists at the MIT Sloan 50K competition, before the finalists are announced.

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Oct 04, 198501:13:20

13th Annual Killian Award Lecture—Philip Morrison (1985), Lect. 2

Professor Morrison shares personal insights into the progress of galactic astronomy, in the second of his two Killian lectures.

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Jan 12, 200501:28:01

Picower Institute for Learning and Memory Inaugural Symposium: "The Future of the Brain," pt. 1

Fellow Nobel Laureates Susumu Tonegawa, Sydney Brenner and Richard Axel offer presentations during the first part of the morning session.

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Jan 12, 200501:43:25

Picower Institute for Learning and Memory Inaugural Symposium: “The Future of the Brain," pt. 2

Nobel Laureates Eric Kandel and James Watson give presentations and then join fellow Laureates Sydney Brenner, Richard Axel and Susumu Tonegawa for a panel discussion.

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Jan 12, 200501:44:58

Picower Institute for Learning and Memory Inaugural Symposium: “The Future of the Brain," pt. 4

Alexander Shulgin, Christof Koch and Patricia Smith Churchland explore the potentials and parameters of human consciousness, in the second afternoon session.

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Aug 04, 198701:17:11

15th Annual Killian Award Lecture—Mildred S. Dresselhaus (1987), Lect. 2

Professor Dresselhaus talks about new materials and new science by intercalation, during the second of her two Killian Award lectures.

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Oct 03, 199901:20:03

Junot Díaz - A Reading of 'Drown’

Junot Díaz, at MIT for a short residency, reads from his novel and engages with the audience on a broad variety of topics, from race and culture to literature.

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Aug 06, 199601:54:00

Technology Day 1996—"Miracle or Mirage: Technology at the Horizon"

Series of talks to MIT alumni by Bran Ferren '74, David Baltimore, John Preston and Michael L. Dertouzos PhD ’64, on the future of technology and its impact on the world.

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Mar 06, 199402:18:22

Karl Henrik Robèrt & Paul Hawken, Special Lecture on Sustainability

Two prominent advocates of global sustainability talk about the "Natural Step" framework and its applications. 

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Oct 06, 200603:28:14

Technology Day 2006 - "MIT Tackles Global Challenges"

MIT faculty members Woodie Flowers, Esther Duflo, Philip Gschwend and Subra Suresh cover a range of global topics in talks to visiting alumni. 

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Nov 04, 201118:26:00

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Current Research (Session 1)

Speakers highlight advances in computer science research at MIT for a range of projects

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Nov 04, 201103:03:00

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Travel and Entertainment

The impact of computation on travel and entertainment is discussed

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Dec 04, 201122:15:00

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Business and Economics

The ways in which computer technology has changed economics are elaborated upon

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Feb 05, 1994

Neil Armstrong and Robert Seamans Jr., "Engineering Aspects of a Lunar Landing” - MIT 25th Anniversary AeroAstro Gardner Lecture

Neil Armstrong and Bob Seamans recount experiences and challenges working on the Apollo Program, at the 25th annual Gardner Lecture on aeronautical history.

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Apr 06, 1993

Technology Day 1993 - "Riding the Wave of Innovation: Oil Spill Issues"

Ocean engineering experts Adm. Bill Kime, Rick Quagen, Pandy Embiricos and Lissa Martinez share insights into the challenges of ocean oil spills, with an audience of visiting MIT alumni.

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Apr 06, 2005

Technology Day 2005 - "Bioengineering: Building Bridges Between the Sciences, Engineering and Medicine"

MIT alums enjoy a roster of Institute experts including Doug Lauffenburger, Linda Griffith, Angela Belcher, Ram Sasisekharan and Martha Gray talk about the latest advances in bioengineering.

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Jul 06, 2003

Technology Day 2003 - "Fast Times at MIT: What's New, What's Next - Now What?” Pt.1

Faculty members Larry Vale, Stephen Ansolabehere and Rudolf Jaenisch share their latest research with visiting MIT alumni, touching on low-income housing, campaign reform and mammalian cloning.

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Jul 06, 2003

Technology Day 2003 - "Fast Times at MIT: What's New, What's Next - Now What?” Pt.2

Faculty members Richard Locke and Edwin Thomas share their latest research with visiting MIT alumni, on corporate citizenship, globalization, and soldier nanotechnology.

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May 06, 200404:29:00

Technology Day 2004 - "Shifting Gears”

Visiting MIT alumni enjoy talks on the theme of transportation presented by Mike Fincke, Daniel Roos, John Heywood, Ralph Gakenheimmer, Joseph Coughlin, Ernest Moniz and Dean Kamen.

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Apr 11, 200201:42:58

Helen Thomas, "America at War? A Conversation” - MIT Communications Forum

Veteran American journalist and author Helen Thomas talks about the U.S. at war, and joins panel discussion with Charles Stewart and David Thorburn.

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Aug 06, 200202:53:55

Technology Day 2002—"When Worlds Collide: Science, Politics and Power in the 21st Century"

Series of talks for visiting MIT alumni on global politics, climate change, science and education, by Ronald G. Prinn, Daniel Charles, Shirley Malcom and John Deutsch.

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Sep 06, 200102:57:38

Technology Day 2001—"Origins and Beyond: Our Place in the Cosmos"

Talks on space and human evolution by MIT luminaries including Eric Lander, Claude Canizares, Maria Zuber and Charles Marshall. 

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Mar 06, 199403:14:59

Technology Day 1994—"For the Wonder of it All: The Arts at MIT"

Philip Morrison, I. M. Pei, Richard Polich, John Harbison and Tod Machover speak about architecture, engineering, music and art.

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Dec 05, 201001:31:01

Isadore M. Singer

Institute Professor Isadore M. Singer is interviewed about his life and work in mathematics at MIT, as part of the MIT150 celebrations.

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Aug 10, 198800:59:00

MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Centennial Convocation (1/6)

A century of chemical engineering teaching, research and discovery are celebrated at MIT, with Clark Colton, John Deutch, 'Skip' Scriven and Hoyt Hottel.

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Aug 10, 198800:38:48

MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Centennial Convocation (2/6)

A century of chemical engineering teaching, research and discovery are celebrated at MIT, with Herman Meissner and James Wei.

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Aug 10, 198800:46:16

MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Centennial Convocation (3/6)

A century of chemical engineering teaching, research and discovery are celebrated at MIT, with Larry Evans, Herbert Sawin and Edward Merrill.

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Aug 10, 198800:49:08

MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Centennial Convocation (4/6)

A century of chemical engineering teaching, research and discovery are celebrated at MIT, with Ralph Landau.

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Aug 10, 198800:21:12

MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Centennial Convocation (5/6)

A century of chemical engineering teaching, research and discovery are celebrated at MIT, with Samuel Bodman.

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Aug 10, 198800:38:00

MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Centennial Convocation (6/6)

A century of chemical engineering teaching, research and discovery are celebrated at MIT, with Lester Thurow reflecting on economic aspects.

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Jul 01, 201100:12:37

"The Founding of MIT: Persistence of Vision” - MIT150 Documentary (2011)

The challenges and inspirations surrounding the founding of MIT in 1861, and the legacies of William Barton Rogers today.

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Apr 03, 201100:16:31

"Outside the Box: Crossing Disciplines” - MIT150 Documentary (2011)

Maria Zuber, Vladimir Bulovic, Elaine Hammond and others share insights into the collaborative and cross-disciplinary culture amongst researchers at MIT.

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Nov 06, 200902:33:48

Giant Leaps Symposium (session 1), "Apollo: Reflections and Lessons” - MIT AeroAstro

Apollo program participants reflect on the legacy and lessons of the Moon landing, forty years later.

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Nov 06, 200901:34:40

Giant Leaps Symposium (session 2), “The Next Giant Leaps in Energy, the Environment and Air Transportation” - MIT AeroAstro

MIT alumni and other luminaries gather for the Moon landing’s fortieth anniversary to explore the future of aeronautics and the environment.

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Nov 06, 200901:39:20

Giant Leaps Symposium (session 3), "The Next Giant Leaps in Space Exploration” - MIT AeroAstro

On the 40th anniversary of the Moon landing, MIT professors and colleagues discuss the future of exploration in space.

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Mar 12, 199601:03:13

Joe Gavin, “The Lunar Module Design and the Apollo Program” - MIT Gardner Lecture

MIT alum Joseph Gavin recounts his experiences as director of the Apollo Lunar Module program.  

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Apr 03, 201101:26:00

Outside the Box: Crossing Disciplines at MIT

MIT's multi-disciplinary approach to innovation is explored in this documentary excerpt.

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Feb 10, 198500:54:22

Jerome Wiesner, "Creating with Computing" - MIT Wiesner Bld. Dedication Keynote

MIT President Emeritus Jerry Wiesner talks about his role as 'enthusiam amplifier,' at the dedication of the new Wiesner Building that would house the MIT Media Lab, LIST Center and Council for the Arts at MIT.

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Nov 10, 200101:05:47

Wolfgang Ketterle, "The Coldest Matter in the Universe" - 2001 Nobel Laureate Lecture in Physics

Newly awarded Nobel Laureate Wolfgang Ketterle presents the essential elements of his research on Bose-Einstein condensates that earned him a share in the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics.

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Sep 10, 200100:33:02

Wolfgang Ketterle, 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics - Press Conference

At a press conference to announce and celebrate a new Nobel Laureate among the MIT faculty, Prof. Wolfgang Ketterle expresses thanks and joy at becoming the co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics.

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Apr 10, 199201:23:18

Ira Herskowitz & H. Robert Horvitz - Biology, Genetics, Cells - MIT Whitehead Institute

Two distinguished MIT alumni deliver special lectures on biology, cells and genetics, at the Tenth Whitehead Institute Symposium.

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Mar 10, 198500:25:25

I. M. Pei, "Designing the MIT Wiesner Building” - Dedication Ceremony

MIT alum and world-renowned architect I.M. Pei reflects on building his fourth MIT campus building.

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Sep 09, 199800:46:23

Sheila Widnall Interview with MIT Students and Dean Bob Randolf

MIT alumna, former Secretary of the US Air Force and future MIT Institute Professor Sheila Widnall chats with MIT students and Dean Randolf.

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Apr 06, 199400:52:58

I. M. Pei, "Designing the Louvre Pyramid” - MIT Technology Day

Renowned architect I. M. Pei ’40 recounts his experiences building the renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the 1980s.

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Mar 06, 198500:23:20

Lee Iacocca (Chrysler) - 1985 MIT Commencement Address

Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca delivers the commencement address to the MIT Class of 1985.

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Jan 05, 200102:05:44

White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, 25th Anniversary Symposium (pt.1) MIT

The White House OSTP celebrates its 25th anniversary at MIT, reflecting the Institute’s long history of public service; morning speakers include Bill Golden, Ed David Jr., H. Guyford Stever and John Porter. 

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Jan 05, 200102:07:06

White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, 25th Anniversary Symposium (pt.2) MIT

The White House OSTP celebrates its 25th anniversary at MIT, which has a long history of public service. Late morning speakers include: Phil Smith, George Keyworth, D. Allan Bromley and Neal Lane.

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Jan 05, 200102:51:44

White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, 25th Anniversary Symposium (pt.3) MIT

The White House OSTP celebrates its 25th anniversary at MIT, reflecting the Institute’s long history of public service. Afternoon speakers include: Rita Rossi Colwell, William Wolf, Dan Hastings, Charles Holland, Phillip Sharp, David D. Clark, Ronald Prinn and Chuck Vest.  

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Nov 10, 200200:31:27

Kofi Annan, Keynote Speech - MIT Sloan School 50th Anniversary

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan SF ’72 delivers the keynote address at the MIT Sloan School of Management’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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May 06, 199903:16:16

Technology Day 1999 - "The Human Body: Emerging Medical Science and Technology"

Series of talks for visiting MIT alumni on biology and medicine, by Robert A. Weinberg, Martha Constantine-Paton, Robert S. Langer and David C. Page.

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