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- May 78:00 AMEmTech AIWhere leaders in AI come togetherFor more than ten years, business and technology leaders, researchers, and policymakers have gathered at EmTech AI (formerly EmTech Digital) to understand the implications of AI breakthroughs for business, government, and academia.Join us on May 5-7 at the MIT Media Lab for EmTech AI 2025, MIT Technology Review’s signature conference for AI leadership, where business leaders share their insights on how best to harness the power of generative AI.Learn more and register: emtech-ai.com.Contact MIT Technology Review with any questions and discount opportunities.**Discounts are available to the MIT community. Register here with your MIT email address and save 40%.
- May 710:00 AMA Vision for New Manufacturing“New manufacturing” is a vision for the next era of production that involves scaling of new technologies and companies, prioritizes sustainability and resilience, and creates high-quality jobs, strengthening the US and world economy. On May 7, we will discuss these themes and envision a path forward.
- May 710:00 AMRefracted Histories: 19th-c. Islamic Windows as a Prism into MIT’s Past, Present, and FutureFebruary 26, 2025 - July 17, 2025Hidden within MIT’s Distinctive Collections, many architectural elements from the earliest days of the Institute’s architecture program still survive as part of the Rotch Art Collection. Among the artworks that conservators salvaged was a set of striking windows of gypsum and stained-glass, dating to the late 18th- to 19th c. Ottoman Empire. This exhibition illuminates the life of these historic windows, tracing their refracted histories from Egypt to MIT, their ongoing conservation, and the cutting-edge research they still prompt.The Maihaugen Gallery (14N-130) is open Monday through Thursday, 10am - 4pm, excluding Institute holidays.
- May 711:00 AMLet’s explore MIT Pocket Gardens - Botanical WalkJoin us for a 45-minute to 1-hour stroll, including families with strollers! Please plan to dress up accordingly for a walk outside.We’ll take a leisurely walk around the main campus area, exploring the beautiful tree and flower collections found in the hidden pocket parks of MIT. While the community often admires the architecture, museums, and public art, this walk will highlight the diverse and thoughtfully curated plant life across campus.The walk will be led by Jay Matthews, Facilities Administrator in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- May 711:00 AMMIT Museum Highlights TourJoin a member of our Visitor Experience Team for this 45-minute introductory tour of the MIT Museum. Learn about the collection, our history, and get your questions answered by our gallery experts. Space is limited, please speak to a visitor experience representative at the admission desk when purchasing museum tickets if you would like to participate in the tour.Every Wednesday at 11am Free with museum admission
- May 712:00 PMTai Chi - Virtual ClassA martial art known for its many health benefits, tai chi is a moving study in meditation.Designed for small spaces, this class covers fundamental skills including postures, hand, and footwork. A short Yang style tai chi form will be taught.Special clothing is not necessary, but athletic shoes and loose fitting pants are recommended.Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this website, you'll need to create one. This is fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.