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“Camp Technology” (1936)

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This vintage film from 1936 shows the daily routines of work (and play) at MIT's surveying camp for civil engineering students. It was known affectionately as "Camp Technology" and for years was held at a site on the ...

“Food For Space Travelers” (1966) — Science Reporter TV Series

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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This 1966 "Science Reporter" television program showcases the challenges of ensuring proper nutrition for astronauts on prolonged journeys. The film covers metabolic and caloric consumption in particular conditions of...

Founding of MIT: Persistence of Vision

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 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.