May 14-15, 2024
150 years ago, in 1873-74, MIT opened its first mechanical engineering laboratory. Around then, we also swapped numbers with Civil Engineering and first became known as Course 2!
On May 14 and 15, 2024, MechE hosted a symposium to mark this anniversary, showcase the department’s history and impact, immerse guests into our research and education programs, and share our vision for the future.
Thank you to all of the alumni, friends, industry guests, and MIT community members who joined us!
(left) Mechanical Engineers in the MIT class of 1876; (right) Steam Laboratory spanning the basement and first floors of building 3, shortly after MIT moved to Cambridge in 1916.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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4:00-5:00pm |
Wallace Lecture in Ocean Engineering: Dr. Grace Young ’14, Lead Scientist Google X (W20-307: Mezzanine Lounge, MIT Student Center). |
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4:00-6:00pm |
MechE De Florez Competition, showcasing student achievements in engineering design and engineering science. (Johnson Athletic Center) |
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5:00-6:30pm |
Welcome reception, located alongside the De Florez exhibition and other project team displays. (Johnson Athletic Center) |
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6:30pm |
2.007 Final Competition “Rickbotics and Mortanical Mayhem”: 2.007 is MechE’s iconic sophomore design course, founded by late Prof. Woodie Flowers and now led by Prof. Sangbae Kim and Prof. Amos Winter. (Johnson Athletic Center) |
Keynote speakers: Joe Petrzelka (SpaceX), Alice Brooks (Khosla Ventures), Asegun Henry (Fourth Power; MIT)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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9:00-10:30am |
Check in at Hart Gallery (5-100) with coffee and light refreshments. View our new exhibit of MechE’s history, research innovations, and hands-on education. |
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9:30-noon |
Lab tours, interactive demonstrations, and feature presentations throughout MechE. Themes include robotics, energy technology, bioengineering, manufacturing, and more. Choose your own adventure from the itinerary provided at check-in! |
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12:00-12:30pm |
MechE student awards and a special thank you to Leslie Regan (1-190) |
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12:30-1:30pm |
Community lunch (Dupont Court) |
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1:30-3:00pm |
Keynote: Building the Frontiers of MechE (26-100)
*Register here for the keynote only, if you are not registering for the full Wednesday 2.150 events. |
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3:00-4:00pm |
Closing reception (Hockfield Court) |
Agenda updates and additional details will be posted to this page and emailed to registered attendees.