[Mitworld] Rich Wilson on the Vendee Globe Race, Panel on Government-Citizen Engagement

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MIT World Newsletter

Volume 9, Number 36 |  May 5, 2010

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Race from France to France, Leave Antarctica to Starboard
March 12, 2010

Rich Wilson had followed the Vendée Globe Race ('round-the-world single-handed) since its inception 
in 1988 but had never considered sailing it himself—“too hard, too long, too dangerous, too risky, the boats were too big, the sails were too big.” But then he did it, and
shares the highs and lows of the experience with an MIT Museum audience.

http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/768

Speaker:
Rich Wilson SM '76
Skipper Great American III
Founder, sitesAlive!


Event Host:
MIT Museum

"American journalists only want to know if you’re going to win and, of course, I’m not (older boat, 
oldest guy, American). The French never ask that question. They simply say, ‘If you finish the 
course, you’re a winner and we’ll be here when you come back to see you come in."
-Rich Wilson

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The Future of Government-Citizen Engagement
March 1, 2010

As the U.S. moves toward universal broadband access, look for increased government openness, new 
opportunities for civic engagement, and some dangers along the way, say these panelists.

http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/757

Moderator:
Jerry Mechling
Lecturer in Public Policy, Leadership for a Networked World Program, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Event Host:
Center for Future Civic Media

"Don’t fear technology. ... It can make government more efficient, open and allow citizens more 
participation in civic processes"
-Laurel Ruma

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In The Pipeline:

Concentrate on Distracted Driving: A Challenge to MIT 

Presented By:
Transportation at MIT

Speaker:
Ray LaHood
U.S. Secretary of Transportation

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