A part of the MIT Artfinity Arts Festival and the inaugural season of events in the Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building at MIT.Friday, February 21st, 7:30pm Thomas Tull Concert Hall Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building (W18), MIT 201 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02139Composer Patrick Harlin and Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies and Chemistry Susan Solomon will share the stage at MIT’s new Tull Concert Hall for a fireside chat that bridges music and science. Harlin’s work, deeply informed by soundscape ecology, translates environmental patterns into innovative musical expressions. Solomon, whose research on atmospheric chemistry has redefined our understanding of climate systems, brings a scientific perspective grounded in decades of pioneering work. Through conversation, Harlin and Solomon will discuss how exploration—whether charting new musical territories or investigating the Earth’s atmosphere—inspires innovation and sparks new ways of thinking.The discussion will center on building connections between disciplines, highlighting how insights from music, science, and other fields can converge to tackle complex questions and spark collective creativity.About the SpeakersPatrick Harlin’s “aesthetics capture a sense of tradition and innovation…” (The New York Times). His music is permeated by classical, jazz, and electronic music traditions, all underpinned with a love and respect for the great outdoors. His works have been performed by the St. Louis Symphony, the Kansas City Symphony, the Kinetic Ensemble, the Rochester and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestras, Collegium Cincinnati, and Calidore String Quartet, among others. Harlin is the inaugural composer in residence with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra (2019–2023). His interdisciplinary research in soundscape ecology—a field that aims to better understand ecosystems through sound—has taken him to imperiled regions around the world, including the Amazon rainforest and the Book Cliffs of Utah. His baseline recordings for ecological impact studies are also the fodder for artistic inspiration. This work has been supported by a Graham Sustainability Institute Doctoral Fellowship, a Theodore Presser Award, and private support, among others. These pieces draw parallels between the sounds of the natural world and those of the concert hall, seeking to bring awareness to the importance of sound in our environment. Harlin grew up in Seattle, holds a doctorate in music composition from the University of Michigan, and currently resides in Ann Arbor.Full Bio: patrickharlin.comSusan Solomon is the Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to coming to MIT in 2012, she was a scientist at NOAA in Boulder, Colorado and an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado from 1982-2011. Solomon is widely recognized as one of the leaders in the field of atmospheric science. Her scientific papers have provided not only key measurements but also theoretical understanding regarding ozone destruction, especially the role of surface chemistry. In l986 and l987, she served as the Head Project Scientist of the National Ozone Expedition at McMurdo Station, Antarctica and made some of the first measurements there that pointed towards chlorofluorocarbons as the cause of the ozone hole. In l994, an Antarctic glacier was named in her honor in recognition of that work. In March of 2000, she received the National Medal of Science, the United States' highest scientific honor, for "key insights in explaining the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole."Full Bio: ssolomongroup.mit.edu/susansolomonThis event is part of Kinetic Ensemble's CAST Visiting Artists Residency, Artfinity, and the new MTA music building’s opening celebrations.

A celebration of creativity and community at MITArtfinity is a new festival of the arts at MIT featuring 80 free performing and visual arts events, celebrating creativity and community at the Institute. Artfinity launches with the opening of the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building on February 15, 2025, continues with a concentration of events February 28-March 16, and culminates with the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts public lecture by 2025 recipient artist and designer Es Devlin on May 1, 2025, and a concert by Grammy-winning rapper and Visiting Professor Lupe Fiasco on May 2, 2025. Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to creativity, community, and the intersection of art, science and technology. We invite you to join us in this celebration, explore the diverse events, and experience the innovative spirit that defines the arts at MIT.About the Artists Artfinity features the innovative work of MIT faculty, students, staff, and alumni, alongside guest artists from the Greater Boston area and beyond.About the Activities & Events All 80 events are open to the public, including dozens of concerts and performances plus an array of visual arts such as projections, films, installations, exhibitions, and augmented reality experiences, as well as lectures and workshops for attendees to participate in. With a wide range of visual and performing arts events open to all, Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to the arts and the intersection of art, science, and technology.About the Presenters Artfinity is an institute-sponsored event organized by the Office of the Arts at MIT with faculty leads Institute Professor of Music Marcus Thompson and Professor of Art, Culture and Technology Azra Akšamija. Departments, labs, centers, and student groups across MIT are presenting partners.Visit arts.mit.edu for more information about the arts at MIT.

The Inaugural MIT Sloan School of Management Black Excellence Summit: Through Adversity to Ascent.This summit is a unique and transformative conference designed to empower Black aspiring professionals within the MIT Sloan and broader Boston community. This event is a comprehensive one-stop-shop to networking with prestigious companies, key speakers and panels, and quick access to the most successful Black leaders for their professional networks and potential 1:1 mentorship. This conference offers something for everyone - black and non-black young leaders - as it spans all key industry areas including, but not limited to, finance/investing, leadership, entrepreneurship and technology.

Join MIT’s Ballroom Dance Team and channel your inner movie star and dance the night away to a specially-curated playlist of tunes from romantic comedy movies. We’ll kick off the night with a fun dance lesson, so don’t worry if you’re new to the scene! A light dinner, snacks, and drinks will also be provided.📅 Date: Saturday February 22nd, 2025🕗 Time: 7:00-11:00 pm💃 Beginner Mambo Lesson🪩 Open floor: 8-11 pm🌆 Location: Sala de Puerto Rico🎟️ Admission: $5 MIT & Wellesley students, $10 students, $15 all others (please pay with cash)https://ballroom.mit.edu/index.php/2024/07/february-social-dance-4/

After relocating the MIT Museum's vast collection, the project team has selected memorable and noteworthy items for display from the collection's 1.5 million artifacts. Join Assistant Curator of Architecture and Design Jonathan Duval for a tour of Moving Objects to learn about some of the treasures and oddities of the MIT Museum collection.Free with museum admission.

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