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1995 Freshman Convocation: President Charles M. Vest

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President Charles M. Vest addressing the M.I.T. freshman class of 1995. Recorded August 28,1995.

Recent Advances in Amplitude Calculations and Their Applications, Dr. Henriette Elvang

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Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics 10th Anniversary Celebration: October 8, 2010 Dr. Henriette Elvang 2005-2008 Pappalardo Fellow

13th Killian Award Lecture (1985) — Philip Morrison, “The Fruits of the Tree of Astronomy”

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Professor Phillip Morrison delivers the first of two lectures for the James R. Killian, Jr., Faculty Achievement Award titled "The Fruits of the Tree of Astronomy," on April 3, 1985. Established in 1971 as a tribute t...

MIT Family Weekend (1989): “Footprints in the Rock” and “The 2.70 Introduction to Design Contest”

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MIT Family Weekend (Oct. 21, 1989), featuring speakers Phillip Morrison, Phyllis Morrison, Paul E. Gray and Harry West. In the first presentation, titled "Footprints in the Rock", Philip and Phyllis Morrison demonstra...

1997 MIT Commencement Address — Kofi Atta Annan

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Kofi Atta Annan MS '72, Seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, is the Guest Speaker at the 1997 MIT Commencement Exercises, on June 6, 1997.

Apollo 11 Launch (1969) — Major Alexander P. de Seversky

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This short home movie taken by Major Alexander P. de Seversky, the Russian-American aviation pioneer and inventor, shows a personal view of the APOLLO 11 launch and the attending audience.  MIT Museum Collections.

Technology Day 1999 — “The Human Body: Emerging Medical Science and Technology”

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MIT's Technology Day 1999 focused on the theme "The Human Body: Emerging Medical Science and Technology." The event, which took place June 5, featured the following speakers and talks: Robert A. Weinberg '64, "How Can...

“Food For Space Travelers” (1966) — Science Reporter TV Series

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This 1966 "Science Reporter" television program showcases the challenges of ensuring proper nutrition for astronauts on prolonged journeys. The film covers metabolic and caloric consumption in particular conditions of...

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

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MIT's Technology Day 2002, on the theme "When Worlds Collide: Science, Politics and Power in the 21st Century," features the following speakers: Ronald G. Prinn CM '71 ("From Complex Science to Contentious Policy: Les...

Sir Salman Rushdie named Honorary Visiting Professor of the Humanities (1993)

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In November 1993, author Salman Rushdie made an unannounced visit to MIT to accept an award as Honorary Visiting Professor of the Humanities. Rushdie had been living in hiding ever since a death sentence was issued by...