#mit media lab

[abstrakshun]

Neri Oxman (American-Israeli, b.1976) & Mediated Matter Group [MIT Media Lab, 2010-2021]

Vespers III project [hybrid living masks] - 2018

[Photos: Yoram Reshef]

"In this series, we integrate computational design with additive manufacturing and synthetic biology to digitally fabricate objects that direct living microorganisms to produce pigments ..."

more here & here

[kramlabs]

“Captain, we must uphold the temporal prime directive.”

“Very well, program the photon torpedoes to project a hologram of a late 20th century united airlines airliner”

“Sir, I should warn you that the primitive petroleum-based fuel of this era would not burn at a suffici-”

“No time for a science lesson, Mr Data. Make it so.”

“Captain, I cannot explain it, but the tower started to explode even before our torpedo impacted”

H/T @tomorrowmaybetomorrowmaybe

[math-is-magic]

What's most (least?) shocking ot me is that all the students in those pictures look exactly like MIT students today, 30 years later. Overworked Nerd really is a timeless look, huh?

So today I learned there was someone, Steve Mann, who walked around in the 90s livestreaming their life wearing gear like this

The streams (of photos) looked like this

God I need a throwback found footage film from a POV like this so bad

[codeandcanvas]

Digging into Design by Numbers in between finishing up Creative Code. Feels a bit like finding something which was missing.

You can find more about Design by Numbers here, and the software still works (ran it on my Windows 11), see video below: running an example code by Tom White.

[k-star-holic]

Kim Eun-hee, Song Eun-yi, MIT Media Lab Seesaw Exclusive Contract.

[biglisbonnews]

Ekene Ijeoma Has Removed All Bad Design From His Life (Except for Streets) The artist answers Curbed’s “21 Questions.” http://www.curbed.com/2023/02/artist-ekene-ijeoma-interview-21-questions.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part

[jcmarchi]

Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2024

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Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2024

Eight MIT faculty members are among the 250 leaders from academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 24.

One of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies, the academy is also a leading center for independent policy research. Members contribute to academy publications, as well as studies of science and technology policy, energy and global security, social policy and American institutions, the humanities and culture, and education.

Those elected from MIT in 2024 are:

Edward F. Crawley, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, post-tenure;

Nathaniel Hendren, professor of economics;

Mei Hong, David A. Leighty Professor of Chemistry;

Tod Machover, Muriel R. Cooper Professor of Interactive Media Design;

Anna Mikusheva, professor of economics;

Elchanan Mossel, professor of mathematics; and

Xiao-Gang Wen, Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics.

“We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, non-profit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and for the curiosity, creativity, and courage required to reach new heights,” says David Oxtoby, president of the academy. “We invite these exceptional individuals to join in the academy’s work to address serious challenges and advance the common good.”

Since its founding in 1780, the academy has elected leading thinkers from each generation, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin in the 18th century, Maria Mitchell and Daniel Webster in the 19th century, and Toni Morrison and Albert Einstein in the 20th century. The current membership includes more than 250 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners.

[otiskeene]

E Ink Recognized As RE100 Best Newcomer From The RE100 Leadership Awards During Climate Week NYC

E Ink (8069.TWO), a global leader in ePaper technology, has been recognized as a RE100 Best Newcomer during Climate Week NYC for its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. The company has achieved a renewable energy usage of 20% globally, with its US sites and global sales offices running on 100% renewable energy. E Ink is setting ambitious goals, aiming to reach RE100 (100% renewable energy) across all its global sites by 2030 and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040.

E Ink's CEO, Johnson Lee, emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for environmental impact in the face of climate change. As a pioneer in green display products, E Ink is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions by introducing renewable energy in its manufacturing and operations. They are also constantly working on improving their ePaper technology and product design to lower energy consumption and material usage, making their displays more environmentally friendly for customers.

The RE100 Leadership Awards recognize companies leading the transition to renewable electricity. E Ink received the Best Newcomer Award for its significant reduction in carbon emissions since joining RE100. By December 2022, E Ink's facilities and offices in the US achieved the RE100 goal of using 100% renewable energy. Additionally, the company has implemented highly efficient energy management systems to work toward its Net Zero 2040 and RE100 2030 targets.

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[immaculatasknight]

Let me show you my laboratory

[andmaybegayer]

I think you can tell a lot about the economic health of a country by how early and how hard they try to convince engineers to enter private practice. We had a Courting Venture Capital class at multiple points during our undergrad.

If you’re a business major too you’re a hypocrite

I’m an engineer but gotta take one business class to satisfy a requirement for my masters program. Right now we’re learning magic business spells

[kramlabs]

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[averagewriter-inthedark]

My Bestie’s A Genius | Shuri Headcanon

Link to my marvel masterlist

Being the child of Tony Stark, having a genius level IQ, and best friends with Princess Shuri of Wakanda would look like:

Okay so believe it or not you two became friends through social media and were literally anonymous mutuals for some time. I’m talking you both either were on Tumblr of all places or had secret instagram accounts that only followed select individuals. You were already a semi-public figure with close to a million followers, but had a secret account dedicated for snooping people you admired. For Shuri, Wakanda kept their way of life private so she had an anonymous page where she showcased her creations that did not involve vibranium or labeled it as a different metal to throw people off.

Both of you knew the other was a genius which is what started the friendship in the first place. You had followed Shuri’s private page and she followed your public one but it wasn’t until you slid in her dms to compliment a deign she posted that you two began talking.

Shuri had let you know from the beginning that she loved to build tech, while you focused on the field of Quantum physics. That’s what your private instagram was mostly used, but you kept any information linking back to you secret. Mostly you talked about the science and offered advice to people seeking education/work in STEM.

Both of you enjoyed the anonymity without the pressure of the outside world. it gave you some peace of mind being able to confide without judgment for who your father was. And for Shuri, she wasn’t looked at as just a princess of a nation. You both admired each other’s intelligence and wit.

It wasn’t until you both skipped on some personal details when messaging each other that you guys were like “wait, are you….who I think you are.”

Of course you two knew of each other and were the same age, but had yet to formally meet after the chaos of recent years. The whole Accords thing brought a lot of changes to both of your lives being that Shuri lost her father and you witnessed the break down of the Avengers who were like a second family to you.

The first FaceTime call you guys had was wild. Shuri, mindful of what you saw around her, couldn’t believe she hadn’t figured out who you were after you said your ‘family’ was in the public eye a lot because of what they did. Not to mention you said your father went to MIT & owned a large company that your grandfather founded.

“I’m surprised it took so long for us to finally meet. I’ve been following your personal page for years and was fascinated when you manipulated quantum energy for one of your prototypes.” “Same goes for you, Shuri. I’ve been a fan of your page since you created it! Did you really develop your own A.I system when you were fourteen? That’s so freakin cool.”

You guys continued to talk for months and soon your friendship blossomed with you guys texting nearly every other day. You talked school, work, ranted about people who annoyed you and romantic interests you were involved in. “Finding a suitor is the least of my concern nowadays. I just want to spend the hours in my lab where my devices don’t talk back to me.” “Ain’t that the truth. Romance is exhausting.”

“How was the banquet last night?” “Boring as always. Just a bunch of fancy people in suits and gowns who continue to look down on me cause I’m younger though I have more accomplishments than they could dream of.”

“Did you complete that update you were telling me about?” “Yes and I’m so pleased with how it turned out. I had to remind my brother again that just because something works doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.”

Eventually you two considered the other your best friend. For two years you maintained contact and when you developed the hologram system to be long range with the help of F.R.I.D.A.Y, you were able to project the other to y’all’s location. “Holy shit! This is amazing!”

You guys give each other advice, gossip on the latest celebrity drama, pick out outfits whenever you have an event and share ideas about designs.

There were future plans for you two to meet in person, with Shuri hoping to travel to Boston where you attended school MIT after graduation high school early. But to both of your surprise, you ended up in Wakanda with Steve, Bruce, Sam, Rhodey, Vision, Wanda, and Natasha after your father went missing following a fight with aliens sent by Thanos. When you got the news you raced to Avengers compound where you met up the the others.

Steve was hesitant to let you come, but when it was revealed where they were going you said, “I can help. Trust me, both Shuri and I can figure something out.” Everyone became confused with Rhodey going, “How is it you know the princess of Wakanda?” “She’s my bestie. A genius one at that.”

The second you stepped into the lab Shuri squealed, ignoring the array of looks you two were receiving as she pulled you into a hug. “Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?” “Eh, though I’d surprise you.” T’challa looked between the two of you, before raising his brows to his sister for an answer. “You two know each other?” “I told you, brother, my bestie’s a genius.”

[cyberpunk-r-j]

In the long run, the devices could be integrated with other materials to create tiny circuits that could measure and modulate individual cells.

“The concept and platform technology we introduce here is like a founding stone that brings about immense possibilities for future research,” says Deblina Sarkar, the AT&T Career Development Assistant Professor in the MIT Media Lab and Center for Neurobiological Engineering, head of the Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek Lab, and the senior author of a paper on this technique.

[biglisbonnews]

Communicating across time TeleAbsence, a project from the MIT Media Lab, probes and imitates the way humans process feelings of belonging, love, and loss. https://news.mit.edu/2023/communicating-across-time-teleabsence-0811

[heavensdoorways]

Rocket Horizon !

Designer: MIT Architecture, MIT Media Lab, MIT AeroAstro, MIT Sloan

[jcmarchi]

Remembering Elise O’Hara, Media Lab staff member

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Remembering Elise O’Hara, Media Lab staff member

Elise O’Hara, a cherished member of the Media Lab community, died on Dec. 12, 2023, as a result of complications following the birth of a healthy child.

As an administrative assistant for multiple research groups and initiatives — most recently, the Space Exploration Initiative and Tangible Media Group — O’Hara managed a variety of complex, high-priority projects with skill, patience, and good humor.

In her time at the Media Lab, O’Hara was perhaps best known for her warmth and her kindness. Professor Hiroshi Ishii says of her, “Elise was not just a colleague to us but a dear friend whose presence brought light and warmth to the Tangible Media Group and MIT Media Lab. All my colleagues loved and respected Elise; her beautiful soul positively touched many lives. We feel fortunate to have worked alongside Elise and to have witnessed the remarkable person she was.”

Samantha Gutierrez-Arango, a research assistant in the Biomechatronics group, says, “Elise was an integral and treasured part of the Media Lab; throughout her time, she touched many lives and hearts and was instrumental in many processes during Covid-19, ensuring the students were happy and healthy when coming back. She covered various groups, so her skills in managing the Media Lab’s day-to-day business were greatly appreciated. Elise was very passionate about theater, acting, and teaching; she loved practicing her Spanish and had a great sense of humor. She always approached life with an optimistic and playful spirit despite obstacles, and was always innovating ways to help her children have a fun time.”

Outside of her work at the Lab, O’Hara was actively involved in local community theater, performing with companies including The Fringe Theater in Needham, Massachusetts, and the Milton Players in Canton. 

O’Hara earned her bachelor’s degree from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut and her master’s in theater education from Emerson College.

She is survived by her husband, Sean O’Hara; her parents, Robert and Jean Valerio; her sister, Julie Cornell; and her three children.