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“How Fast Is Fast?” (1994) — Harold “Doc” Edgerton

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Take a look at the life and effect that Harold "Doc" Edgerton had on MIT and the world in "How Fast is Fast?", produced by the Edgerton Foundation in 1994. The film presents a wide-ranging compilation of film clips an...

Founding of MIT: Persistence of Vision

Teaching Excellence at MIT 13 years ago

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This 11-minute documentary — Founding of MIT: Persistence of Vision — examines the challenges faced by MIT's founder William Barton Rogers and explores how his founding principles continue to influence today's MIT.

“Phi Beta Epsilon” (1927)

Teaching Excellence at MIT 13 years ago

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This light-hearted silent film shows life at the Phi Beta Epsilon fraternity at MIT during the 1926-1927 academic year. It is filled with silly gags and activities, from house-cleaning to house parties and sports even...