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9:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
The STEAM Rises listening gallery offers an immersive exploration into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in Cambridge. This gallery showcases curated audio samples from our STEAM Habits of Mind research study and the STEAM Rises podcast series, designed to inspire and inform.
9:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Explore ideas about history, policy, technology and identity in the genomic age by playing Take Your Stance. Participants will explore current and emerging issues in science and biotechnology and the ethical and social implications of new developments in our world. Learn about hot topics in genetics like gene editing, de-extinction, and ancestry testing, and share your opinions on the topics with a partner. Add your voice to the community conversation!
9:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
The Thorlabs Mobile Photonics Lab brings the science of light to you. Thorlabs will demonstrate measuring light at different colors to identify materials (spectroscopy), imaging inside the body with light (biomedical optics), transferring electrical signals through the air with laser beams (optical communications), and show what the inside of optical fiber looks like and how it works. Come inside to be introduced to the world of photonics!
9:30 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality equipment. Test drive our Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality glasses, Structure Sensor 3D scanner, Merge headsets, and more. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
10:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
In this presentation, you will be armed with the skills to be scam-resistant in a world where scams are everywhere, and they cost consumers billions. According to the FTC, US consumers lost near $10 billion dollars to scams and fraud in 2023 alone. You’ll learn real-world tools and techniques to minimize your risks, protect your privacy and identity and shield your financial health. Knowledge of how scammers work, their tools and techniques will help you defend yourself from the scammer menace.
10:30 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join guide Stefanie Haug while exploring nature and celebrating Elderhood. Dr. Louise Aronson is attributed for naming "Elderhood" as the penultimate and vital and rich phase of human life. Nature likewise offers many examples of non-human Elders that also continue to grow, connect and contribute to the world around us. As a group we'll connect with nature mindfully with a gentle walk and draw on contemplative practices. Throughout and together, we'll explore how nature invites us to connect from the inside-out and the outside-in. Come share your wisdom and celebrate your Elderhood.
What to bring: layered clothing, comfortable shoes and water.
Stefanie Haug, LICSW (she/her) guides people on journeys of self-awareness and relationship with nature as a local psychotherapist and certified Mindful Outdoor Guide (Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership).
11:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is certified to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.
12:00 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Sending humans to Mars is hard. Bringing them back safely is even harder. Doing so while also having them perform cutting-edge science and exploration during the mission? A major challenge. Learn about and discuss the design and completion of two Mars simulation missions. Experience life on Mars as you traverse rocky terrain for geology and astrobiology experiments, test different cooking methods to make Martian meals, and navigate emergencies in space. Ever wanted to be an astronaut? This is your chance to experience life on "Mars"!
1:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Have you ever wondered about the science behind popular astronomy-themed brand names? For instance, did you know that the candy bar "Milky Way" is named after our home galaxy? Or that “Subaru” is named after a star cluster? In this interactive session, MIT Professor Anna Frebel will explore how various brands draw inspiration from astronomical terms and phenomena. “POP! Astronomy” is an educational video series featuring MIT undergraduate students who share the science behind these popular brand names.
2:00 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
What do our stories about human-machine synthesis tell us about our hopes for technology and the future? Can cyborgs be a way to imagine better futures for all? Can we imagine utopian futures free from race, gender, and class-linked systems of oppression? Can we imagine new ways of tackling these problems with the help of cyborg technologies? Authors Laura Forlano and Danya Glabau address and discuss these issues and more as presented in their book, Cyborg.
3:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
This installation invites visitors to learn about and interact with a piece of space-age technology. It centers on the Memory Dialer, a machine modeled after core rope memories of yesteryear - specifically the ones that held vital software for the Apollo Lunar Module when it made its first trip to the moon in 1969.
3:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
How does nuclear physicist Lise Meitner’s pioneering discovery of nuclear fission over a century ago continue to inspire astronomers to uncover the last “star stuff” secrets of the early universe? Through the theatrical presentation of “Pursuit of Discovery,” Professor Anna Frebel, Division Head of Astrophysics at MIT, will bring this groundbreaking discovery to life with her portrayal of Lise Meitner.
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