Fall 2000 Lectures

The MIT/Ford Nobel Laureate Lecture Series
Monday Sept 18, 7:00pm in Kresege

Economics Laureates Franco Modigliani, Paul Samuelson and Robert Solow will be speaking on the trends in the US Economy and where the economy is headed. Key issues may include predictions as to when there may be another recession, and how the younger generation should save for the future. All three speakers are MIT Institue Professors. The lecture will be a panel discussion, followed by a question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public.

Rob Malda - Slashdot.org
Thursday Sept 21, 7:00pm in 10-250

Mr. Malda is a founder of Slashdot.org. He will speaking about open source software and about current technology issues such as the recent legal case against Napster. Following the talk, there will be a question and answer period. This lecture is free and open to the public.

The Ig Nobel Lectures
Saturday Oct 7, 2:00pm in 26-100

Some of this year's winners would like to talk to MIT about their research. This event will feature a brilliant piano performance and a re-enactment of the mini-opera from the Ig Nobel Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on October 6th at Harvard's Sanders Theater. Only then will the winners be announced. This event will be free and open to the public.

Douglas Adams - Parrots, The Universe, and Everything
Thursday Nov 2, 7:00pm in 26-100

Douglas Adams is the author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series. He will be talking about his travel escapades for BBC radio, as detailed in his book "Last Chance to See." This program is Adams' favorite to present, and he does so with such humor as to send the audience home sore from laughter. The talk will be followed by a question and answer session. Copies of some of his books should be available for purchase outside 26-100. Admission for this event is $5.00 for MIT Students (G & UG), $8.00 for Alumni/Faculty/Staff of MIT and $10.00 for non-MIT.

Prof. Amar Bose - Stand and Deliver
Monday Nov 13, 7:00pm in 10-250

Prof. Bose will speak about Jaime Escalante, the teacher portrayed in Stand and Deliver. The focus is to discuss what it means to be a good teacher and how difficult it is to do so. Prof. Bose will also share some of his own stories about his experiences teaching and what he has learned over the years. The talk will be followed by a screening of the film. This event is free and open to the public.

"The Mentalist" Rory Raven
Wednesday Nov 29, 7:00pm in 4-237

Rory Raven is a master of mental trickery. His Halloween show last year was tremendous fun, so we've invited him back. "The Mentalist" specializes in mind reading, clairvoyance and seance "magic" as well as some cunning optical surprises. He relies greatly on audience participation, so don't be shy. This performance is free and open to the public.

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All of the scheduled lectures are FREE unless their description indicates otherwise.

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