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Is String Theory Right or is It Just Useful?, Dr. David Tong

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Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics 10th Anniversary Celebration: October 8, 2010 Dr. David Tong 2001-2004 Pappalardo Fellow

Vignettes of Early Radiation Workers (1978)

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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Vignettes of early radiation workers with John G. Trump, D.Sc, Professor of Electrical Engineering at MIT. In this video series moderated by Lauriston S. Taylor, "Vignettes of Early Radiation Workers" showcases interv...

“Founders’ Philosophies” (1976) — Julius A. Stratton

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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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...

“Quicker ‘n a Wink” (1940) — Prof. Harold E. Edgerton

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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Directed by George Sidney, Quicker 'n a Wink introduces MIT Professor Harold "Doc" Edgerton who demonstrates strobe photography. This film allows us to see what happens at speeds too fast to be discerned by the naked ...

Charles M. Vest: Diversity Interview

Teaching Excellence at MIT 11 years ago

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An interview with the 15th President of MIT, Charles M. Vest, on Diversity. Recorded October 14, 1993.

1997 MIT Commencement Address — Kofi Atta Annan

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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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.

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

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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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...

Surprises When You Look Up at the Sky with Gamma-ray Goggles, Meng Su

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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The 12th Annual Pappalardo Fellowships in Physics Symposium: May 10, 2013 Dr. Meng Su, 2012--15 Pappalardo Fellow (Theoretical Astrophysics)

“Artificial Intelligence: Learning and the TEIRESIAS Program” (1981) — Prof. Randall Davis

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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Professor Randall Davis of the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a seminal contributor in the field of knowledge-based systems, gives a talk titled "Artificial Intelligence: Learning and ...