Category: From the Vault
“Underwater Photography” (1964) — Science Reporter TV Series
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This black and white film features Harold "Doc" Edgerton interviewed by John Fitch about the technology and scientific applications of underwater photography for the "MIT Science Reporter" (National Education Televisi...
14th Killian Award Lecture No. 2 (1986) — Franco Modigliani, “Application of Life Cycle Hypothesis”
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Professor Franco Modigliani's lecture titled "Application of the Life Cycle Hypothesis to Policy Issues" is the second of two talks he gave for the James R. Killian, Jr., Faculty Achievement Award Lecture series. Kre...
“EDM A Magic Slate” (1962) — Science Reporter TV Series
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Norman Taylor of ITEK Corp. (previously with MIT's Lincoln Lab) demonstrates an innovative electronic drafting machine (EDM) that allows engineers to produce computer-based graphic images using a "light pen". He is in...
Lester C. Thurow and Carl Sagan — “Management in the Year 2000” (1988)
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Here are presented highlights from the Spring 1988 "Symposium on Management in the Year 2000" featuring Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management, Lester C. Thurow, and Cornell professor Carl Sagan. Moderated by Stev...
Coretta Scott King Procession at 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration (1994)
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On February 11, 1994, Coretta Scott King is escorted to Kresge Auditorium during the traditional silent march at the 20th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration at MIT.
Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics: Introductory Remarks with Prof. Jocelyn Monroe
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The 10th Annual Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics Symposium: May 13, 2011 Prof. Jocelyn Monroe, Assistant Professor of Physics, MIT; 2006-2009 Pappalardo Fellow
Special meeting of the MIT community to welcome Dr. Susan Hockfield (2004)
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On the morning of August 26, 2004, MIT announced that Susan Hockfield, a distinguished neuroscientist and then Provost at Yale University, had been selected as MIT's 16th president. Later that afternoon, the MIT comm...
Charles M. Vest: Diversity Interview
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An interview with the 15th President of MIT, Charles M. Vest, on Diversity. Recorded October 14, 1993.
15th Killian Award Lecture (1987) — Mildred S. Dresselhaus, “Adventures in Carbon Research”
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Institute Professor Mildred S. Dresselhaus delivers the first of two talks for James R. Killian, Jr., Faculty Achievement Award, titled "Adventures in Carbon Research", on April 1, 1987. Established in 1971 as a trib...
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...
