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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