MIT Glass Lab: Where art meets science

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:27:03 GMT

The MIT Glass Lab is administratively co-sponsored by the Materials Processing Center and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

A World Without Friction

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:31:36 GMT

Learning the difference between kinetic and static friction.

Bove-Holographic TV

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:22 GMT

Bove-Instantiatingthe Future at MIT's Object Based Media Group 852x480.wmv

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:17 GMT

Bove-Narratarium Environmental Displays.wmv

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:12 GMT

Bove-User Interfaces that Disappear

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:07 GMT

Diaduck-MTL Microsystems That Do Big Jobs

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:02 GMT

Bove-3D Displays and the Digital Resurrection of Peppers Ghost

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:52 GMT

Cooking up rocks in MIT's Experimental Petrology Lab

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:11:43 GMT

Tim Grove's research focus is on the processes that have led to the chemical differentiation of the crust and mantle of the Earth and on the processes of formation and evolution of the interiors of other planets, including the moon, Mars, Mercury and meteorite parent bodies.

Head in the Clouds

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:11:33 GMT

Sarvesh Garimella is a graduate student interested in using laboratory studies and models to understand how natural and anthropogenic aerosols affect the formation and persistence of ice and mixed-phase clouds in the atmosphere and ultimately the climate system.

Video by Helen Hill, MIT

Glaciers with chocolate

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:31:23 GMT

Did you know that glaciers hold nearly two percent of Earth's water?

Basic Brain Anatomy

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:31:23 GMT

What message is your brain sending?

How to Make Your Own Circuit Board

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:31:22 GMT

You can create your own mini flashlight.

Personal Transportation System with Improved Plan Diagnosis

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:23:46 GMT

Sean Collier memorial ceremony time lapse

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:31:18 GMT

A time-lapse video showing the day of the memorial service for fallen MIT Police Officer Sean Collier on April 24, 2013. This video was shot from Westgate, an MIT dormitory building.

See more video from around campus on the day of the memorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmOJGYbWpSw

Watch the webcast of the event: http://mit.tv/11U5jin

Read more: http://mitne.ws/17iM72u

Darwin, Mice and Picky Peacocks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:31:30 GMT

Natural selection at work.

Why Google is Investing in Deep Learning

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:06:24 GMT

LGO Internship Impact: Jeff Stein at Boeing

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:06:42 GMT

Jeff Stein, LGO '13 and Princeton University (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) '07, describes his internship at Boeing South Carolina, the newest major aircraft factory in the world and the second production site for the 787 Dreamliner.

As someone who joined LGO to make a career transition to manufacturing, Jeff describes his excitement at doing his internship at such a leading-edge operation as Boeing South Carolina. Jeff's project had two aspects: addressing technical issues around drilling into carbon fiber and titanium, as well as creating kitting solutions for assembly operators at their work cells. "One of the things I really learned, which built on anecdotes from classmates with industry experience, is that there is so much to learn from going to the shop floor and talking to the mechanics, and seeing what is really happening, rather than just sitting behind your desk looking at data."

Jeff's leadership lesson from the project was built on this shop-floor experience. As he says, "what I really learned about leadership was that engagement with the shop floor employees is so important to find out, how can you help them? As a manager, how can you best serve your people? That was an important lesson for me."

Jeff will carry that lesson into his post-LGO job back at Boeing South Carolina.

LGO Internship Impact: Jessica Bashkoff at Sikorsky

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:06:41 GMT

Jessica Bashkoff, LGO '13 and University of Virginia (Mechanical Engineering '09), talks about her LGO internship at UTC-Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut.

Jessica's work at Sikorsky was a continuation of the project conducted by Jeremy Lieberman, LGO '12, focusing on reducing rework on the assembly line in the quality division. She focused on root cause analysis of systemic issues that led to recurring discrepancies that required rework.

As Jessica explains, in her previous career she saw the need for root cause analysis, but with her LGO training she gained the tools she needed to identify causes and understand what measures to take to correct the problems.

Jessica describes her work with Sikorsky's hourly employees as key to her project's success. She says, "I spent a lot of time working on the final assembly line on the floor, talking with installers and inspectors who were directly involved with the installations. A lot of the things I learned in communications and leadership classes helped me communicate effectively with the employees. I learned how to be humble with them so I could really interact with them candidly and get the best information."

Some of the Sikorsky managers didn't have data on discrepancies to understand where they were occurring most often. The last LGO intern had pulled together the data but it was not always readily accessible. As Jessica says, "I continued development of [his] tool to make it more user-friendly and pull it into a visual system to show managers where defects were occurring on a heat map. They are now using this tool to focus on the discrepancies that need most attention."

Jessica describes how the internship is a vital part of the LGO experience. "doing a problem in class is not the same as applying it in a real business setting. The internship allows you to practice those skills without any big consequences--it's a safe space to test out your new knowledge."

After Jessica graduates in June 2013, she will continue at UTC as part of their operations leadership program. She chose this as her next step after LGO as, she says, "a great continuation, to use the skills I learned at LGO at work, but also give me some additional development. I really enjoyed my time at UTC and the culture there, which was one of the reasons I went on at UTC. I also was very happy to have the chance to continue my connection to LGO since UTC is an industry partner, because that connection is something I don't want to lose."

LGO Internship Impact: Rachel Kelley at Zara

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:06:40 GMT

Rachel Kelley, LGO '13 and Vanderbilt University (Mechanical Engineering) '05, describes her internship at Spanish fast-fashion company Zara (part of the Inditex group).

Rachel is sponsored at LGO by Boeing, where she has worked in build support engineering and became interested in operations leadership--which led her to LGO.

As Rachel describes it, she chose her project based on the contrasting experiences that it would offer her and allow her to bring back to Boeing. "I was really interested in being part of a company on the forefront of operations research. Because Boeing's products have such a long life cycle, we are not always the fastest at implementing new tools. I was excited to be part of a company like Zara that is at the forefront of the industry in this area."

Rachel's project focused on the third phase of Zara's supply chain, intra-store transfers of inventory to react quickly to changing demand patterns. In her project, she built a model to help guide Zara's decisions on these transfers between stores.

Before starting her project, Rachel says she "had the privilege of working at a retail Zara store, doing that kind of work for the first time since I was 16 years old. It was really hard work and it was key for me to understand how the stores operate on a day-to-day basis and to get my hands dirty. Then when I went to the headquarters, I understood how stores would react, and how my model would affect them as end users."

Rachel attests to the value she sees in the LGO industry internship, in particular seeing her work translate into impact at Zara. "One of my favorite parts of LGO is I get to do masters research at a company, and I know that my work is having a real impact. Zara is actually implementing the model and I got to do the work in a dynamic, exciting, real-world environment."

As she returns to Boeing, Rachel plans to build on this experience in charting a course for herself as a leader. "I gained a confidence in myself to go into a real-world situation, address the problem, find the root cause, figure out how to fix it, and implement that in a real-world context. What I'm bringing back to Boeing is that confidence and ability to know I can change things, from a technical perspective and as a leader in the company, so I can really bring and implement change."

LGO Internship Impact: Seth White at Amgen

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:06:29 GMT

Seth White, LGO '13 and NC State (Industrial and Systems Engineering) '06, describes how he heard about the LGO program, the work he did on his internship at LGO industry partner Amgen, and his plans to keeping Amgen in touch with LGO as he joins the company after graduation in June 2013.

Originally from New Orleans, Seth heard about the LGO program from alumni who worked with him at ABB on power technology. Seth decided to apply to LGO based on the impact these graduates were having on the company and the kind of people they were. As an LGO he is pursuing an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Masters of Science in Engineering Systems, concentrating in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Systems.

Seth's internship was with Amgen's international supply chain group to develop a risk model and improve planning and execution for emerging market commercialization. The project was based at Amgen headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California. Seth says the challenge of a widespread and diverse group of stakeholders sparked his interest in the project. Seth said that "the skills that I learned in LGO really [supported] what I needed to do in order to have an impact. Specifically, my work on risk modeling, courses around operations management, systems optimization, and risk analysis methods allowed me to build a really robust model that was beneficial in assessing the risks within the company."

The project's management and leadership aspects were equally demanding of Seth's LGO training, as he sought to influence people to support his project and understand organizational processes. Seth also said that his academic support by MIT faculty was essential to his success. "Having advisors from MIT Sloan and the Engineering school and getting their perspectives on the challenge allowed me to create a solution that was well received [at Amgen], and one that I think will stick over time and have a lasting impact."

Seth's wife had their second child just a day after he had to present his project results to MIT faculty and LGO industry partners as part of the midstream review. LGO and Amgen worked to make it possible for Seth to present virtually so that he could stay with his family. As Seth said, "The LGO program was great, and without their support I don't think I would have been able to balance all these challenges."

After graduation, Seth will join Amgen's leadership rotational program in their global supply chain organization. Seth looks forward to being part of the Amgen team of LGO alumni and executives that maintain the company's strong relationship with the LGO program.

Motion Graphs

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:31:21 GMT

Position, velocity and acceleration explained.

Building the solar car

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:06:51 GMT

Used with permission from "Chronicle" (WCVB-Boston).

MIT Sloan Experts | Changing the Finance-Driven Economic Mindset

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:31:21 GMT

MIT Sloan Professor of Management Thomas Kochan discusses how financial analysts have pressured businesses to perform financially.

Chemiluminescence: the chemistry of light

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:31:20 GMT

What makes a glow stick glow?

MIT Sloan Experts | Argentina's inflation rate deception

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:13:27 GMT

Alberto Cavallo, the Cecil and Ida Green Career Development Assistant Professor
of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, discusses how Argentina has lied about its inflation rate.

Measuring Distances in the Milky Way

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:07:04 GMT

In this module, the idea is to put students in a similar situation as the one faced by astronomers when mapping the universe.

A look inside the MIT Hobby Shop

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:23:13 GMT

Now in its 75th year, we take a look back how the Hobby Shop began, and how it evolved to what it is today.

2013 Architecture Open House: Nader Tehrani

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:30:48 GMT

Recorded 4-4-13

2013 Architecture Open House: Welcome and Overview

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:30:48 GMT

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:30:46 GMT

Economic Complexity Expanding Concepts of Development

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:30:46 GMT

A brief discussion by César Hidalgo, the Asahi Broadcast Corporation Career Development Professor of Media Arts and Sciences.

Measuring Perceptions and Building Bridges Between Theory and Observation

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:30:46 GMT

A brief discussion by César Hidalgo, the Asahi Broadcast Corporation Career Development Professor of Media Arts and Sciences.

A game to map the brain: Amy Robinson at TEDxNijmegen 2013

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:15:51 GMT

Amy Robinson is a research affiliate in MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.

The Attractiveness Of Magnetic Fields

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:07:37 GMT

What causes a material to be magnetic?

Introduction to Wind Power

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:07:21 GMT

How does a windmill create electricity

Welcome to the ANS 2013 Student Conference at MIT

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:06:30 GMT

The Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering provides educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in advancing the frontiers of nuclear science and engineering and in developing applications of nuclear technology for the benefit of society and the environment. We prepare our students to make contributions to the scientific fundamentals of our field; to the development and engineering of nuclear systems for energy generation, security, health care, and other applications; and to the integration of nuclear systems into society and the natural environment.

Aristotle vs. Galileo: The Race of All Time

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:08:00 GMT

Do all objects fall at the same rate, regardless of weight or size?

'I'm A Nuke' Campaign

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:30:47 GMT

The "I'm a Nuke!" Campaign internet video project is a series of film interviews and dialogues of the charismatic and passionate young engineers attending the 2013 ANS Student Conference. Visit the Conference website.

MIT Sloan Experts | Adaptive Testing and Test Preparation with Testive

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:31:21 GMT

Miro Kazakoff GM '11, co-founder of the "The MBA Show," discusses his new venture, Testive, a developer of adaptive testing and test preparation products.

MIT Sloan Experts | Innovating Beyond GDP

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:31:23 GMT

MIT Sloan Senior Lecturer Otto Scharmer on how there is mounting discontent with GDP as the main indicator of social and economic progress.

MIT Sloan Student Experience

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:31:23 GMT

What MIT Sloan students have to say about their experiences and why they chose MIT Sloan.

Robert Langer on biomaterials for the 21st century

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:37:16 GMT

Robert Langer, the David H. Koch Institute Professor, discusses his research in material science and biomaterials at TEDxBigApple.

MIT Sloan Experts | Increasing Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:31:23 GMT

Donald Rosenfield, senior lecturer and director of the Leaders for Global Operations Program, discusses innovation and variety as it relates to increasing manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

Elastic Collisions

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:06:36 GMT

What happens when two objects collide?

Nanofiber Applications

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:06:01 GMT

Gregory Rutledge, professor in the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering, discusses research on nanofibers.

Nanofibers

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:30:48 GMT

Gregory Rutledge, professor in the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering, discusses research on nanofibers.

Aminata Kane MBA '13

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:05:46 GMT

Aminata Kane, co-president of the Africa Business Club, talks about the positive environment of entrepreneurship at MIT Sloan.

Industry and Interdepartmental Collaboration at MIT

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:30:49 GMT

A brief discussion by Stephen Connors, director of the Analysis Group for Regional Energy Alternatives (AGREA).

What is the smart grid(s)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:30:46 GMT

A brief discussion by Stephen Connors, director of the Analysis Group for Regional Energy Alternatives (AGREA).

Small is Mighty: the Square-Cube Law

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:31:21 GMT

Why is the ant mightier than an elephant?

The Future of Localized Manufacturing

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:45:35 GMT

Neil Gershenfeld, director of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, and Robert Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, discuss the potential role of localized 3-D printing in manufacturing.

Junot Díaz on 'The Colbert Report'

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:55:21 GMT

The Rudge and Nancy Allen Professor of Writing at MIT made an appearance on the Comedy Central show on March 25, 2013.

Profile: Zach Hartwig

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:05:49 GMT

Doctoral student Zach Hartwig applies physics, teamwork to create new tools for fusion energy science .

The Boston Globe in the Digital Age

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:30:45 GMT

Molecular Watercolor: 2013 Image Award Winner

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:05:39 GMT

Robert Mathis explains the science behind his beautiful image, "Molecular Watercolor: Mixing Fluorescent Proteins to Label Families of Cells."

Robert's image was selected as a winner of the 2013 Koch Institute Image Awards. See all the winners at http://ki-galleries.mit.edu.

Sushi Implant: 2013 Image Award Winner

Community Water Solutions: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to End the World Water Crisis

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:43:39 GMT

Learn more about Community Water Solutions, an MIT-founded non-profit that empowers women in Ghana to launch profitable water businesses.

OrigaMIT: MIT's Origami Club

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:06:20 GMT

Bove-Holographic TV

Bove-Instantiatingthe Future at MIT's Object Based Media Group 852x480.wmv

Bove-Narratarium Environmental Displays.wmv

Bove-User Interfaces that Disappear

Diaduck-MTL Microsystems That Do Big Jobs

Bove-3D Displays and the Digital Resurrection of Peppers Ghost

Cooking up rocks in MIT's Experimental Petrology Lab

Head in the Clouds

Glaciers with chocolate

Basic Brain Anatomy

How to Make Your Own Circuit Board

Personal Transportation System with Improved Plan Diagnosis

Sean Collier memorial ceremony time lapse

Darwin, Mice and Picky Peacocks

Why Google is Investing in Deep Learning

LGO Internship Impact: Jeff Stein at Boeing

LGO Internship Impact: Jessica Bashkoff at Sikorsky

LGO Internship Impact: Rachel Kelley at Zara

LGO Internship Impact: Seth White at Amgen

Motion Graphs

Building the solar car

MIT Sloan Experts | Changing the Finance-Driven Economic Mindset

Chemiluminescence: the chemistry of light

MIT Sloan Experts | Argentina's inflation rate deception

Measuring Distances in the Milky Way

A look inside the MIT Hobby Shop

2013 Architecture Open House: Nader Tehrani

2013 Architecture Open House: Welcome and Overview

2013 Architecture Open House: Alexander D'Hooghe

2013 Architecture Open House: Ana Miljacki

2013 Architecture Open House: Antón García-Abril

2013 Architecture Open House: Cristina Parreño

2013 Architecture Open House: Joel Lamere

2013 Architecture Open House: John Ochsendorf

2013 Architecture Open House: Mark Goulthorpe

2013 Architecture Open House: Skylar Tibbits

Ability to Crystalize Imagination Key to Success of Nations

Developing New Tools for Leveraging Data

Economic Complexity Expanding Concepts of Development

Measuring Perceptions and Building Bridges Between Theory and Observation

A game to map the brain: Amy Robinson at TEDxNijmegen 2013

The Attractiveness Of Magnetic Fields

Introduction to Wind Power

Welcome to the ANS 2013 Student Conference at MIT

Aristotle vs. Galileo: The Race of All Time

'I'm A Nuke' Campaign

MIT Sloan Experts | Adaptive Testing and Test Preparation with Testive

MIT Sloan Experts | Innovating Beyond GDP

MIT Sloan Student Experience

Robert Langer on biomaterials for the 21st century

MIT Sloan Experts | Increasing Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.

Elastic Collisions

Nanofiber Applications

Nanofibers

Aminata Kane MBA '13

Industry and Interdepartmental Collaboration at MIT

What is the smart grid(s)

Small is Mighty: the Square-Cube Law

The Future of Localized Manufacturing

Junot Díaz on 'The Colbert Report'

Profile: Zach Hartwig

The Boston Globe in the Digital Age

Molecular Watercolor: 2013 Image Award Winner

Sushi Implant: 2013 Image Award Winner

A Global Education

Electives

Cellular Injections: 2013 Koch Institute Image Awards Winner

Feel the Pulse - 2013 Image Award Winner

On the Scent: 2013 Image Award Winner

A Dangerous Meeting - 2013 Image Award Winner

Bacterial Supernova - 2013 Image Award Winner

DC Motor

Patch of Light - 2013 Image Award Winner

Cancer Deconstructed - 2013 Image Award Winner

MIT Sloan Experts | Health care cost cuts and patient outcomes

MIT Sloan Experts: Systems engineering view of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Fluid Dynamics: Non-Newtonian Fluids