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Founding of MIT: Persistence of Vision

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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.

“View From The Road” Series (1965) — Kevin Lynch

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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A film short produced by Professor Kevin Lynch BCP '47 produced this high-speed film as part of his studies into the theory of city form and of human perceptions of the city.

“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 ...