11 videos capturing MIT’s nerdy culture

11 videos capturing MIT’s nerdy culture

From measuring bridges with college freshmen to famous guest speakers like Matt Damon, MIT Open Learning’s video series offers a snapshot of MIT’s playful side.
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MIT may be known worldwide for math and science, but its playful side often flies under the radar. MIT Moments, a series of video shorts from Open Learning, pulls back the curtain on the nerdy happenings across campus. From measuring bridges with a college freshman and dropping pianos to let off steam, to studious squirrels and famous guest speakers, explore these preserved clips from MIT history to celebrate World Day of Audiovisual Heritage.

Measuring bridges in “Smoots”

Dropping pianos at MIT Baker House

What rapper Lupe Fiasco is working on at MIT

Squirrel dropping in on a genetics class

Matt Damon speaking at MIT, the setting of his movie “Good Will Hunting”

Jumping out of airplanes with the MIT Skydiving Team

Steve Jobs discussing the importance of teamwork

Visiting MIT’s nuclear reactor

Stephen Hawking comparing speeds of communication

Finding community on the water with the MIT Crew Team

Hand forging knives with Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer

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