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...
“Founders’ Philosophies” (1976) — Julius A. Stratton
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MIT President Emeritus Julius A. Stratton delivers an illuminating talk titled "Founders' Philosophies," as the first in a series of nine presentations by various MIT luminaries for an IAP (Independent Activities Peri...
Dissecting the Remnants of Nearby Supernova Explosions, Dr. Laura Lopez
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The 11th Annual Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics Symposium: May 18, 2012 Supernovae are the explosive ends of the lives of massive stars. They are the most energetic events in the Universe, and they produce almost a...
Scenes from Two Programs about Victor Weisskopf by Glorianna Davenport and Richard Leacock (2002)
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Scenes from two programs about Victor Weisskopf by Glorianna Davenport and Richard Leacock, presented on the occasion of a memorial event in 2002 celebrating his life. The first excerpt is taken from the film "Remembe...
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.
Charles M. Vest Presidential Press Conference
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Press conference on behalf of the MIT Corporation, announcing the Presidency of Charles M. Vest. Recorded June 18, 1990.
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...
1993 MIT Commencement Address — President Carlos Salinas de Gortari
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Dr. Carlos Salinas de Gortari, Constitutional President of the United Mexican States, gives the 1993 MIT Commencement Address on May 28, 1993.
“Take Me Back To Tech” (1976)
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This film, which takes its title from a popular MIT song featured at the beginning of the piece, offers a narrative history of MIT from its Back Bay beginnings to the mid-1970s, compiled from a range of vintage film c...
Testing Galaxy Formation Models at the Small Scales, Dr. Simona Vegetti
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The 11th Annual Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics Symposium: May 18, 2012 The distribution of masses of dwarf satellite galaxies that are observed around Local Group galaxies differs substantially from simulations ba...
