All Events

Voices from space: A Historic ISS livestream with HUMANS—May 28

Join the MIT Museum to witness a historic moment as astronauts unveil a six-inch silicon wafer etched with voices from around the world. This unique event exploring the significance of space, and the power of art, nanotechnology, and global representation will feature a live Q&A with members of the MIT HUMANS project team and the astronauts aboard the ISS.

10 a.m. (note: the MIT Museum will open early at 9:30 a.m.)
Free with museum admission
No pre-registration required

Ambient Sensing—May 18

Join the MIT.nano Immersion Lab for a half-day symposium focused on applications and approaches to ambient sensing and monitoring. This virtual event will feature MIT faculty talks, student research presentations, and a live demo from inside the Immersion Lab.

May 18, 2023
9AM - 12:15PM ET
Virtual on Zoom

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HUMANS ISS Project exhibition—May 14

In the coming months, a 6-inch wafer nano-etched with the voices of more than 1000 voices collected by MIT students for the HUMANS (Humanity United with MIT Art and Nanotechnology in Space) project will launch into space. Come see the backup silicon wafer under a microscope, and listen to the inspiring visions of space from people around the globe.

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Allen Collections Gallery Workshop, MIT Museum
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MIT Museum After Dark: Space—May 11

This month's After Dark promises to be out of this world! Learn about the record of voices being sent to the International Space Station by a team of MIT graduate students. Unravel the mysteries of new exoplanets through hands-on activities, and take a close look at objects from our collection including those related to the Apollo missions. Join us as we investigate the question, what does space mean to you? 

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
At the MIT Museum
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