MIT 150 Symposia

Six MIT150 symposia exploring a variety of topics that epitomize the crossdisciplinary nature of MIT.

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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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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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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Jun 03, 201115:41:00

Conquering Cancer: Reflections on Major Milestones in Cancer Research and Technology Development

Previewing new cancer-fighting technologies and facilities

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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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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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Nov 04, 201100:56:40

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Physical Sciences and Engineering

Speakers elaborate on how computation is used in the worlds of physical sciences and engineering

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Mar 05, 201101:28:46

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Social Cognition and Collective Intelligence

Cognition applied to social and group settings

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Dec 04, 201100:59:13

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: A.M. Turing Awards Winners Panel Discussions

An assembly of Turing Award recipients talk about their work in the field of computer science

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May 05, 201100:07:54

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Closing Remarks

Joshua Tennenbaum contributes some final thoughts to end the symposium

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May 05, 201101:23:13

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Consciousness and Intelligence

Panelists predict the degree to which machines have consciousness one day

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May 05, 201101:40:52

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Nature and Nurture

Is personality and disposition innate or composed by experiences?

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Apr 05, 201102:12:11

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Keynote Panel—Why is it Time to Try Again? A Look to the Future

Panel on artificial intelligence

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Apr 05, 201101:27:23

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Vision and Action

Visual applications to artificial intelligence are discussed

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Apr 05, 201101:32:10

Brains, Minds, and Machines: Language and Thought

How do language and semantics apply to machines?

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May 05, 201102:29:22

Brains, Minds, and Machines: The Marketplace for Intelligence

How has machine intelligence been translated to the marketplace?

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Nov 04, 201101:25:37

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: History

A historical recap of computation and advances in artificial intelligence

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Nov 04, 201100:35:55

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Current Research (Session 2)

Speakers talk about advances being made in EECS research

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Nov 04, 201100:03:21

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Closing Remarks (Day 1)

Eric Grimson talks about the advances made in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering

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Dec 04, 201100:03:36

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Closing Remarks (Day 2)

Victor Zue concludes the second day of the symposium with a message of thanks for those involved

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Dec 04, 201201:14:24

Computation and the Transformation of Practically Everything: Computing for Everyone

The role of computers as universal tools for education and societal advancement is discussed

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Apr 26, 201101:23:24

Future of Exploration: MIT Astronaut Alumni Panel

Alumni who have made the trip to outer space talk about their experience

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Jan 27, 201101:40:52

Economics and Finance Symposium - The Evolution of Economic Science: Macroeconomics, Growth and Development

The MIT150 symposium discussion on macroeconomics includes Esther Duflo, Peter Diamond, Robert Hall, Robert Solow and Daron Acemoglu.

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Mar 28, 201102:43:35

Women of MIT - Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Dave Mindell, Susan Hockfield and Edmund Bertschinger welcome participants to the MIT150 symposium on women science and engineering leaders at MIT, held in March 2011.

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Apr 27, 201100:51:30

Future of Exploration: Keynote Address - Peter Diamandis

MIT alum and space exploration entrepreneur Peter Diamandis shares his perspectives on inspiring breakthroughs, innovation and exploration.

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Apr 26, 201118:16:00

Future of Exploration: Explorers Panel

Explorers of outer space, including Buzz Aldrin ScD '63, speak about the experiences they have had off-planet.

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Apr 26, 201118:34:00

Future of Exploration: Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Opening remarks by Eric Grimson, David Mindell, and Dava Newman

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Jan 27, 201100:07:43

Economics and Finance Symposium - From Theory to Practice to Policy: Opening Remarks (Day 1)

MIT alumni John Reed and Dave Mindell deliver opening words for MIT150's Economics and Finance Symposium

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Jan 28, 201101:11:48

Economics and Finance Symposium - Keynote Address: The Future of Finance

Professor Robert Merton focuses on financial planning, among other topics

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Jan 27, 201101:41:14

Economics and Finance Symposium - The Evolution of Economic Science: Individual and Firm Behavior

Several speakers take turns discussing the history of economics

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Jan 27, 201101:54:20

Economics and Finance Symposium - Economic Policy Challenges: Macroeconomics and Fiscal Policy

Panel explores themes in economic policy and macroeconomics

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Jan 27, 201101:30:54

Economics and Finance Symposium - Economic Policy Challenges: Microeconomics and Regulation

A panel examines the influence of microeconomics on fiscal policy at large

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Jan 28, 201105:07:00

Economics and Finance Symposium - Opening Remarks (Day 2)

Dean David C. Schmittlein delivers opening remarks for the second day of the MIT150 Symposium on Economics and Finance

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Jan 28, 201101:38:02

Economics and Finance Symposium - The Evolution of Financial Technology

Several speakers recount their experiences with financial challenges and talk about the current techniques for approaching these kinds of issues, at one of the MIT150 celebration symposia held on January 28, 2011.

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