Presented by the Emerson/Harris Program for Private Study Solo Recital SeriesProgramTBDLivestream: https://mta.mit.edu/viewlisten/live-killian-hallAbout the PerformersCharlotte Wickert is a PhD student at MIT in the Nuclear Science and Engineering Department, where she conducts research in the Computational Reactor Physics Group (CPRG). She currently studies flute with Sue-Ellen Hershman-Tcherepnin through the MIT Emerson Scholars program. Music has been a large part of Charlotte's life, first through piano and later flute. She has performed in school and extracurricular ensembles throughout middle and high school, including the Las Vegas Regional Honor Band, Nevada All-State Band, Las Vegas Youth Orchestra, and John Philip Sousa National Honor Band. While at MIT, she played flute in the MIT Symphony Orchestra, MIT Wind Ensemble, and MIT Afro-Latin Ensemble and sang in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.About the Emerson/Harris Program for Private StudySupport for private musical study is available for students through the Emerson/Harris Program (E/HP), which offers merit-based financial awards for outstanding achievement on instruments or voice in classical, jazz, or world music. Each academic year, the program awards Scholarships and Fellowships to nearly seventy students who commit to a full year’s study and participate in the musical life of MIT.Auditions for the program are held at the beginning of each academic year. Private teacher selections, made in consultation with the E/HP jury heads, may include instructors from MIT staff and throughout Greater Boston. The Emerson/Harris Program is funded by the late Mr. Cherry L. Emerson, Jr. (SM, 1941), in response to an appeal from AssociateProvost Ellen T. Harris (Class of 1949 Professor Emeritus of Music). The Emerson/Harris Masterclass Series is supported, in part, by the Robert L. Malster (1956) Fund.This project is presented as part of Artfinity, an Institute-sponsored event celebrating creativity and community at MIT. Artfinity is organized by the Office of the Arts.

A 50 minute, (usually) student-led tour of MIT D-Lab, D-Lab prototypes, and our workshop! Hear about the 23-year history of D-Lab, our founding director Amy Smith, our 12+ MIT classes, research groups, humanitarian innovation program and more! Not free at tour time? Stop by anytime to look around or email d-lab-tours@mit.edu.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting shiny, fragrant gemstone-inspired soaps! It’s a great way to connect with fellow MS&PC spouses and partners. Kids are welcome, and all supplies are provided, courtesy of MS&PC.Register here.

This MIT AgeLab Aging & Equity talk featuring Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith will describe demographic and health trends for older adults in rural America. The presentation will also cover key strengths related to growing older in rural areas, as well as structural and policy opportunities to better support rural older adults.Carrie Henning-Smith, PhD, MPH, MSW is an Associate Professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Co-Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center, and Co-Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Program. She is President-Elect of the National Rural Health Association and serves on the Board of Directors for CentraCare, a large, integrated health system serving central Minnesota. Dr. Henning-Smith has published more than 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts, commentaries, book chapters, and policy briefs, and her work has been widely cited in federal and state policy documents, as well as in national and international media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, National Public Radio, NBC News, AP, CBS, CNN, ProPublica, and Politico.Dr. Henning-Smith’s work focuses on rural health, with particular attention to structural barriers to health and social well-being. She holds a BA in international relations and gender studies from Claremont McKenna College; master’s degrees in public health and social work, along with a certificate in gerontology from the University of Michigan; and a PhD in health services research with a minor in demography from the University of Minnesota.

Ten minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu

Presented by the Emerson/Harris Program for Private Study Solo Recital SeriesProgramTBDLivestream: https://mta.mit.edu/viewlisten/live-killian-hallAbout the PerformersAnna is a senior at MIT, double majoring in Computer Science (6-3) and Mathematics (18) and pursuing a concurrent Master of Engineering. She studies piano with Yukiko Sekino as an Emerson/Harris Scholar. She began playing piano at age 5 with Becky Palmer and Christine Niehaus. In high school, she attended the Mannes School of Music Pre-College Program, studying with Vladimir Valjarević. Her festival and competition experience includes Interlochen Arts Camp, Philadelphia International Music Festival, MTNA NY State Competition, Piano School of NYC Youth Competition, and VIVO International Music Competition.At MIT, in addition to four years in the Emerson/Harris Program, Anna is an active member of the Chamber Music Society (CMS) and is currently enjoying many Dvořák rehearsals with her piano quartet. She has also played keyboard for two Musical Theater Guild (MTG) productions.Beyond piano, Anna is advised by Adam Chlipala for her MEng thesis, which applies formal verification to causal inference. She is passionate about teaching and has enjoyed doing so as a TA for Theory of Computation (18.404) and an instructor for GTL Mexico. Outside academics, you’ll find her roaming around Boston in search of good food and boba. After graduating in the spring, she looks forward to starting her career as a quantitative developer in New York City.About the Emerson/Harris Program for Private StudySupport for private musical study is available for students through the Emerson/Harris Program (E/HP), which offers merit-based financial awards for outstanding achievement on instruments or voice in classical, jazz, or world music. Each academic year, the program awards Scholarships and Fellowships to nearly seventy students who commit to a full year’s study and participate in the musical life of MIT.Auditions for the program are held at the beginning of each academic year. Private teacher selections, made in consultation with the E/HP jury heads, may include instructors from MIT staff and throughout Greater Boston. The Emerson/Harris Program is funded by the late Mr. Cherry L. Emerson, Jr. (SM, 1941), in response to an appeal from AssociateProvost Ellen T. Harris (Class of 1949 Professor Emeritus of Music). The Emerson/Harris Masterclass Series is supported, in part, by the Robert L. Malster (1956) Fund.This project is presented as part of Artfinity, an Institute-sponsored event celebrating creativity and community at MIT. Artfinity is organized by the Office of the Arts.