[Mitworld] Ed Scolnick on Basic Science and Medicine, Mike Massimino on the Space Shuttle Atlantis

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MIT World Newsletter

Volume 9, Number 14 |  November 18, 2009

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The Power of Basic Science Applied to Medical Progress: Past Examples and Hope for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness
October 22, 2009

Ed Scolnick details research milestones from a remarkably varied career, revealing how scientific insight and collaborative effort translate into life-saving solutions for millions.

http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/721

Speaker:
Edward Scolnick
Professor of the Practice, Department of Biology, MIT
 Director of the Psychiatric Disease Program and the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute 


Event Host:
MIT School of Science

"I’ve always been excited by the inherent beauty of molecular and biochemical insights into how 
biology works. It’s even more motivating to see how such insights are translated into 
benefits for patients."
-Ed Scolnick

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Final Journey to the Hubble Space Telescope
October 28, 2009

Astronaut Mike Massimino returns to MIT and shares his experience on the Space Shuttle 
Atlantis (STS-125). Topics include the challenges of space walking while repairing the Hubble, 
having the right tools on hand for high stakes repairs, and the long hours of practice that 
lead up to the task.  As the first astronaut to Twitter from space, Massimino provides funny, 
personal and insightful anecdotes from the mission including the competition amongst his 
team to be the last human to touch the Hubble.

http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/722

Speaker:
Mike Massimino SM’88, ME’90, Ph.D,92
Astronaut


Event Host:
MIT Libraries

"You go from 0 to 17,500 miles an hour in eight and a half minutes. So this thing has you, and it's 
going to take you, and thank goodness it knows where it's going."
-Mike Massimino

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In The Pipeline:

What’s New at the MIT Center for Future Civic Media?

Presented By:
MIT Communications Forum and the Center for Future Civic Media

Moderator:
Chris Csikszentmihalyi
Director
Center for Future Civic Media

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