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- Mar 132:00 PMThesis Defense: Rachel AndersonJain lab I "Aberrant RNA processing contributes to unexpected protein products in CAG repeat expansion disorders"
- Mar 132:45 PMMIT@2:50 - Ten Minutes for Your MindTen 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
- Mar 133:30 PMSymplectic SeminarSpeaker: Andrew Hanlon (Dartmouth College)
- Mar 134:00 PM2025 Killian Award Lecture: Professor John D. Joannopoulos; Working at the Speed of Light2025 James R. Killian, Jr. Award and Lecture Series by: John D. Joannopoulos; Working at the Speed of Light Francis Wright Davis Professor of Physics Director, Institute for Soldier NanotechnologiesLecture will begin at 4 pm in 10-250, followed by a reception in The Nexus, MIT LibrariesJohn Joannopoulos, an innovator and mentor in the fields of theoretical condensed matter physics and nanophotonics, has been named the recipient of the 2024-2025 James R. Killian Jr. Faculty Achievement Award.Joannopoulos is the Francis Wright Davis Professor of Physics and director of the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies. He has been a member of the MIT faculty for 50 years.Read more on MIT NewsAbout the James R. Killian Faculty Achievement Award and Lecture Series: The purpose of the Killian Award is to recognize extraordinary professional achievement by MIT faculty members and to communicate their accomplishments to members of the Institute community. The recipient of the Killian Award holds the title of Killian Award Lecturer for the following academic year and presents, during that time, one or more lectures to the MIT community on his or her own professional activities. The Killian Award selection is made by faculty members elected by vote of the Faculty from a slate prepared by the Faculty Nominations Committee. Visit the Killian Award and Lecture site.■ ■ ■The Killian Lecture is open to all members of the MIT community. No registration is required, but we do suggest arriving a few minutes early to ensure a seat. Live Streamtext captioning will be available via mobile devices.This lecture will not be webcast, but it will be recorded and posted on the Killian Lecture website in the days following.Questions? Contact Photo credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT
- Mar 134:00 PMBristol-Myers Squibb Lectures | Organic Chemistry Seminar Series | Matthew S. Sigman (University of Utah) and Denise Grünenfelder (Bristol-Myers Squibb)Bristol-Myers Squibb Lectures with Matthew S. Sigman (University of Utah) and Denise Grünenfelder (Bristol-Myers Squibb)Sigman Talk Title: TBABMS Talk Title: TBAhttps://www.sigmanlab.com/
- Mar 134:00 PMOpen recreational swim for off campus familiesRecreational swims provide a fun and engaging way for children and parents to practice new skills, stay active, and enjoy quality time together in the pool with the MIT community.No Z Center (MIT Recreation - Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center) membership is required to participate.A parent or caregiver must accompany children in the water. Per Z Center policy, each adult may supervise up to two children at a time.Children must be at least 6 months old to join. If younger, they must be able to hold their head up comfortably. Registration is here. Only for MIT Spouses and Partners Connect members.