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Athletics and Exercise

MIT Outing Club Winter School

Polina Anikeeva, Dan Walker, Greg Wallace No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: none

Introduction to self-propelled wilderness winter travel. Two nights per week of lecture, plus trips every weekend for people who have been to the classes (rental gear available). Topics progress from daytrips to winter camping and mountaineering; will cover food, clothing, travel by snowshoes, crampons and skis, ice climbing and more. All levels of experience welcome. Note: Attendance at the first two lectures and the first Saturday's skills day in New Hampshire are mandatory for participation in winter trips!

Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitoc/www/ Contact: MIT Outing Club, W20-461, x3-2988, mitoc-questions@mit.edu Sponsor: Outing Club

Careers

Discover Your MBTI Type

Kathleen Haggerty Wed Jan 23, 01-02:30am, 12-122 No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event Fee: 17.00 for the cost of the exam, which is provided by an outside vendor

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-report personality inventory. The MBTI can be used to increase self-knowledge, inform career development, contribute to teambuilding, and improve communication within relationships. This session will provide an overview of the theory supporting the MBTI, and interpretation of participants� own MBTI inventories. Participants will be asked to complete the inventory on their own one week prior to the class. There is a $17.00 charge to take the MBTI inventory, which is purchased from an outside provider. The session will be limited to ten participants, and advanced sign-up is required.

Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html Contact: Kathleen Haggerty, 12-170, 253-4733, khaggert@mit.edu Sponsor: Careers Office

Computers: hardware and devices

IT Overview and Data Center tours

Anne Silvester Thu Jan 24, 01-02:30pm, TBA

Enrollment limited: first come, first served Signup by: 11-Jan-2008 Limited to 50 participants. Single session event

Information Systems and Technology will provide an overview on MITnet services and a tour of the recently renovated W91 and W92 Data centers. W91's tour will include an overview for Co-location services.

The tour will start at 1:00 at W92 in the Back Bay conference room.

Contact: dost@mit.edu Contact: Mike Mullett, W91-107, 253-7049, mmullett@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

MITnet: The MIT Campus Computer Network � A look behind the scenes

Jeffrey I. Schiller Wed Jan 16, 01-04:00pm, 3-270

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event

MITnet is MIT�s campus computer network. Both wired and wireless it all runs on the Internet Protocol. This talk will concentrate on how the Internet Protocol works and how it provides the basic services that underly e-mail, web browsing and all of the other things we do with the Internet. Specifically we will talk about the Internet Protocol itself, routing � how data is sent across different network segments to get to its ultimate destination and auxiliary protocols such as Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP) which is used to assign a network address to each computer. Contact: Jeffrey I. Schiller, W92-190, x3-0161, jis@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

Computers: software

Effective Use of Wikis

Carter Snowden, Jim Cain Tue Jan 22, 01-02:30pm, 3-270

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

Information Services & Technology recently launched an enterprise wiki service for MIT. The service is available to administrative and research groups and for use in MIT classes. Your wiki site will benefit greatly from some basic planning around issues of scope, goals, organization, and audience and from a from a basic understanding of both what a wiki is good at and its limitations. If you're thinking about starting a wiki space for your group or class, or if you have a space but would like some ideas about how to make better use of it, you should benefit from this activity. Contact: Carter Snowden, w92-114, x2-4320, csnowden@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

Free and Open Source Software: A Comprehensive History, with Gossip

Chris DiBona Tue Jan 15, Wed Jan 16, Thu Jan 17, 07-08:00pm, E51-325

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

After a brief review of the most popular Free and Open Source Software(FOSS) licenses , Mr. DiBona will talk about their genesis and rise which complemented and mirrored that of the internet and computer science in general. In this 3 part IAP session you will come to know the people, the companies and the stories that have made FOSS so interesting. This talk will be presented by Chris DiBona, a MIT Sloan Visiting Scholar, Google's Open Source Programs Manager, Author of 2 books on the topic and a former Slashdot editor. Contact: Chris DiBona, cdibona@mit.edu Sponsor: Sloan School of Management

Introduction to Mac OS X Leopard Server

Patrick McNeal, Stephen Ragalevsky Tue Jan 29, 01-02:30pm, Broad Auditorium, 7 Cambridge Center

Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 280 participants. Single session event

Most people have seen Apple's Mac OS X client software, but have you ever seen their server solution? Built on open source technologies and open standards, Apple has created a product that can easily fit into just about any environment. During this session, Stephen Ragalevsky, a senior systems engineer with Apple, will give an introduction to Mac OS X 10.5 Server and cover topics such as deployment, collaboration tools, podcast producer and how to integrate it with existing MIT infrastructure.

This session is being held at the Broad Institute Auditorium, 7 Cambridge Center. Contact: Patrick McNeal, N42-250e, x3-0196, mcneal@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

Introduction to the "Google Phone" (Android Platform and Open Handset Alliance)

Andrew Yu, Rich Miner, Dave Mitchell Mon Jan 14, 01-02:30pm, 32-141

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event Prereq: n/a

In November 2007, Google announced a new major initiative � the Android software stack � and launched the Open Handset Alliance, a group of mobile technology companies aimed at developing applications for what is being welcomed as the first complete open mobile development platform.

This class will provide an introduction to the Android platform incuding the following: 1. What is Android and Open Handset Alliance? Why is this important? 2. Potential mobile applications? 3. Potential devices? 4. Software Development Kit (SDK) and other tools Web: http://code.google.com/android Contact: Andrew Yu, N42-250i, (617) 324-8985, andrewyu@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

Mac OS X Leopard Development Tools

Patrick McNeal, Steve Hayman Thu Jan 31, 01-03:00pm, 32-123

Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 318 participants. Single session event

Leopard, Apple's sixth major release of Mac OS X, contains many new features geared towards developers. Join Steve Hayman, a National Consulting Engineer with Apple's US Education Team, as he discuss these tools, including:

+ XCode and Interface Builder 3.0 + Instruments, a performance visualization tool built on top of the open source DTrace utility + Reusable frameworks included in Mac OS X

During his talk, Steve will create an application using some of these tools, and if we are lucky, it might involve an unplanned demonstration of the debugger as well. Contact: Patrick McNeal, N42-250e, x3-0196, mcneal@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

TSM: Who Needs Backups Anyway!

Dave Kalenderian, Bob Lang, Patrick Whitney Thu Jan 24, 02-04:00pm, 1-135

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

IS&T is announcing new TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager)service levels for backing up and restoring data.

Learn about the new service levels, how much data can be backed up in each level, and what the costs are. Contact: Dave Kalenderian, W91-213D, 253-7548, davek@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

The Science Behind Virtualization

Arturo Fagundo MIT Alum, Julia Austin Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 01-03:00pm, 36-153

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Signup by: 29-Dec-2007 Limited to 30 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: general programming experience

Virtualization has gained widespread attention and transformed the way companies think about their IT infrastructure. This course presents basic concepts which enable server virtualization, then delves into the science behind several application areas including resource management, storage, security, performance management, benchmarking and disaster recovery. We will also discuss the future of virtualization and the interesting opportunities presented as technology in both the enterprise and consumer markets evolves. Daily 1-1.5 hour lecture followed by 30 minutes for demonstrations and Q&A. Lectures will be delivered by VMware founder and senior engineers including several MIT alumni. Web: http://scripts.mit.edu/~ant/vmware Contact: iap-vms@mit.ed Sponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

VoIP Series - Build, Test, and Deploy VoIP Applications with Asterisk and other Open-Source Applications

Elliot Eichen Tue Jan 29, 01-02:30pm, 4-231

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

This session will provide an overview of the open-source toolbox for Voice over IP (IP-PBXs, SIP Proxies and User Agents, Protocol and Media debugging, Codecs, Signaling and Media Testing, etc.). Particular emphasis will be placed on using Asterisk (distributions, architecture, features, configuration, and applications). The session will include discussion and demonstration. Contact: Elliot Eichen, N42-169, x3-8647, eeichen@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

VoIP Series - SIP Fundimentals

Dennis Baron Tue Jan 15, 01-02:30pm, 4-149

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

IS&T is rolling out Voice over IP (VoIP) services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). This session will provide a basic overview of SIP technology and how it is used to deliver voice and video services over the Internet. It is intended for those interested in experimenting with new technologies, developing and debugging applications based on SIP, or those just interesting in "how things work". Contact: Dennis Baron, W92-155, x2-1232, dbaron@mit.edu Sponsor: Information Services and Technology

Computers: hadware

Alumni Talk with Harald Prokop SM'99: Architect of Akamai's "Secret Sauce"

Harald Prokop SM'99 Tue Jan 29, 05:30-06:45pm, Bush Room, 10-105

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event

Harald Prokop is the VP of Engineering & QA & Chief Architect at Akamai Technologies. Mr. Prokop currently leads the global engineering teams & is responsible for building Akamai's distributed computing platform, defining & executing Akamai's technology strategy with a focus on innovating it's market-leading services.

Mr. Prokop joined Akamai in '99 as one of the Akamai's first engineers. He is the architect of Akamai's "secret sauce," the Internet measurement & traffic management platform that is at the core of all of Akamai's services. He has designed the development & testing process that brought Akamai's services to market. Mr. Prokop holds a number of patented technologies that are incorporated into Akamai's services.

Q&A & pizza will follow Alumni Talk. Register below so we know how much pizza to order. Web: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/Register.dyn?eventID=18622&groupID=194 Contact: Katie Casey, W59-212, x2-3372, kcasey@mit.edu

Introduction to the Apple iPhone and Web Applications

Andrew Yu, Matthew Sullivan Thu Jan 24, 01-02:30pm, 32-155

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event Prereq: n/a

The Apple iPhone was introduced in June, 2007 and changed the way we think about smartphones. One of the key features of the iPhone is the ability to view full web sites as well as take advantage of web applications specifically designed for the iPhone.

This session will provide an introduction to the iPhone and web applications:

1. Introduction to the iPhone 2. How does the iPhone work @ MIT? 3. Web Applications for the iPhone: Examples 4. How to create Web Applications for the iPhone Web: http://developer.apple.com/iphone/devcenter/

Economics

Can Housing Sink the Economy?

William Wheaton Mon Jan 28, 02-03:30pm, E51-315

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event

As the housing market sinks deeper, economists are worried that for the first time a housing correction may cause a general economic recession rather than the reverse- as has occurred historically. The issue hinges on how far prices will fall and how both consumer spending and residential investment will respond.

Education technology

Introducing Thalia

Janet Riley Bowker Thu Jan 24, 12:30-02:00pm, TBA

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event

Thalia is a web application that helps projects manage their digital media. Store, organize, and share photos and files. If you RSVP to thalia-iap@mit.edu with your Kerberos login, we will create an account so you can try it out during the demo. Come see what Thalia can do for your project! Web: http://thalia.mit.edu

Tour of William R. Dickson Cogeneration Plant

Roger Moore Tue Jan 29, 01-02:00pm, TBA

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event

Tour the award-winning William R. Dickson Cogeneration Plant with Roger Moore of the Department of Facilities and learn how the plant uses natural gas to make the electricity that powers 80 percent of MIT's buildings. Web: http://web.mit.edu/facilities/about/utilities/cup.html

SIPB

Caffeinated Crash Course in Perl

Kevin Riggle Mon Jan 14, 6:00-9:00pm, 1-115

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event Prereq: Some programming experience; high confusion threshold.

Perl is the duct tape of the computing world -- it has a light side, a dark side, and (if you're running Debian) it holds your operating system together. This class will teach you to choose the light side — that is, how to write simple, useful Perl scripts without having it turn into a gooey, sticky mess.

Web: http://stuff.mit.edu/iap/caffeinatedperl Contact: Kevin Riggle, W20-557, x3-7788, sipb-iap-caffeinatedperl@mit.edu