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IAP 2022—Introduction to Blender: Modeling, materials, and simulations; register by Jan. 8

During MIT's Independent Activities Period (IAP), MIT.nano will offer the class "Introduction to Blender: Modeling, materials, and simulations. This session is designed to give you the resources and skills to create your own 3D models that can be applied to game design, architecture, simulations, animations and more.

Registration deadline: January 8, 2022. Event capacity: We have five workstations, ten BYOC (Bring your own computer) is an option.

IAP 2022—nanoStories: Workshop on science communication at the nanoscale; register by Jan. 3

During MIT's Independent Activities Period (IAP), MIT.nano will offer the class, "nanoStories: Workshop on science communication at the nanoscale." Guided by instructors, in each two-hour class students will explore a new topic, jointly developing an instructional narrative to be told in text, video, and/or interactive multimedia. Outside of MIT labs, nanoscience and nanotechnology appear mysterious. Help us demystify them!

Registration deadline: January 3, 2022. Open to MIT community, limited to 60 participants. To receive course credit (optional), register for 6.S090 (U, 6-units).

Raith VELION FIB-SEM user meeting—Dec. 3

During this meeting, taking place at MIT.nano, users of the VELION focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) will hear from Raith staff, present research updates, and have the opportunity to share input, ideas, and feedback.

Friday, December 3
10 AM – 12:30 PM ET

MIT / Dow Innovation Day—Dec. 2

The School of Engineering and the Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) are co-hosting a seminar for the MIT community featuring A.N. Sreeram, Chief Technology Officer for Dow. He will be discussing upcoming innovations at Dow, and how to implement rigorous engineering and science-based scalable solutions for the world’s greatest challenges. 

12:15 - 1:45 p.m. 
E14-674; Boxed lunch will be served
RSVP here.