2.150: Celebrating Mechanical Engineering at MIT (Day 1)

150 years ago, in 1873-74, MIT opened its first mechanical engineering laboratory. Around then, we also swapped numbers with Civil Engineering and first became known as Course 2!On May 14 and 15, 2024, MechE will host a symposium marking this anniversary. We will showcase the department’s history and impact, immerse guests into our research and education programs, and share our vision for the future.We welcome alumni, friends, industry guests, and MIT community members to join us. There is no cost to attend, and you may register for one or both days as your schedule permits!MIT Community RegistrationAlumni RegistrationDay 1 Schedule:4:00-5:00pm: Wallace Lecture in Ocean Engineering: Dr. Grace Young ’14, Lead Scientist Google X (W20-307: Mezzanine Lounge, MIT Student Center).4:00-6:00pm: MechE De Florez Competition, showcasing student achievements in engineering design and engineering science. (Johnson Athletic Center)5:00-6:30pm: Welcome reception, located alongside the De Florez exhibition and other project team displays. (Johnson Athletic Center)6:30pm: 2.007 Final Competition “Rickbotics and Mortanical Mayhem”: 2.007 is MechE’s iconic sophomore design course, founded by late Prof. Woodie Flowers and now led by Prof. Sangbae Kim and Prof. Amos Winter. (Johnson Athletic Center)*Updates available on the event website: https://meche.mit.edu/2150-celebrating-mechanical-engineering-mit