Fwd: Science Policy Bootcamp, The Memoir, and Introducing OCW Scholar

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From: MIT OpenCourseWare Newsletter <ocw@mit.edu>
Date: January 20, 2011 4:17:05 PM EST
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Subject: Science Policy Bootcamp, The Memoir, and Introducing OCW Scholar

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In maggie's January 2011 Newsletter: New Courses | OCW Scholar | Updated Courses Highlights for High School | Views from Supporters New Courses 4.205 Analysis of Contemporary Architecture 7.345 Survival in Extreme Conditions: The Bacterial Stress Response 18.786 Topics in Algebraic Number Theory 21L.310 Bestsellers: The Memoir ESD.273J Logistics and Supply Chain Management ESD.712 Tools for Analysis: Design for Real Estate and Infrastructure Development ESD.864 Systems Modeling and Assessment for Policy ESD.934 Engineering, Economics and Regulation of the Electric Power Sector RES.STP.001 Science Policy Bootcamp SP.733 Special Topics at Edgerton Center: Developing World Prosthetics STS.025J Making the Modern World: The Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective Introducing OCW Scholar - New Course Materials for Independent Learners OCW is pleased to announce - OCW Scholar - new courses designed for independent learners to gain proficiency in introductory college-level science, mathematics, technology and other foundational subjects. The courses are arranged in logical sequences and include a number of resources such as lecture videos, detailed course notes, self-assessment tools, help and homework videos, and solutions to exams and sample problems. OCW Scholar courses are also supported by OCW's pilot program with OpenStudy, which encourages fellow learners to collaborate and turn to each other for questions, answers and discussions. The first five courses in the OCW Scholar series are: 3.091SC Introduction to Solid State Chemistry 18.01SC Single Variable Calculus 18.02SC Multivariable Calculus 8.01SC Physics I: Classical Mechanics 8.02SC Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism We would love to hear what you think of these courses. Please send your feedback to: ocw-feedback@mit.edu. > Find out more about these courses Updated Courses 1.258J Public Transportation Systems 3.40J Physical Metallurgy 6.035 Computer Language Engineering 6.042J Mathematics for Computer Science 14.126 Game Theory 15.083J Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization 21H.968J Nature, Environment, and Empire ESD.77 Multidisciplinary System Design Optimization SP.725 D-Lab: Medical Technologies for the Developing World > See all courses > Subscribe to the RSS > Become an OCW Course Champion Highlights for High School To help celebrate MIT's sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary, the MIT Museum has collected quite a few objects and stories that highlight the Institute's history and innovation. One of the objects on display is the wrecking ball professor Walter Lewin has used in his classes to illustrate various laws of physics. See how he risks his life to explain the conservation of mechanical energy in the work, energy, power section of Highlights for High School. > See more video demonstrations Views from Supporters "I have decided to invest in MIT OCW as I think it's a beautiful and powerful concept. I have spent hundreds of hours learning learning neuroanatomy from Prof. Gerry Schneider's classes. As neuroscience is my own research area these courses have been invaluable to me. At this point, I've been become addicted to MIT OCW and have moved onto other subjects outside my primary research area, including genetics, computer programming and sociobiology. I am happy to be able to donate to the MIT OCW project, and I hope that it will continue to grow and receive the goodwill it deserves from the wider community." -Laurence, Student, Ireland > Read more Tell us what you think of OCW at ocw-feedback@mit.edu. We hope you were able to learn something new today, or refresh your skills from any of the courses in this month's newsletter. Please consider showing your support and help keep OCW going and growing. Donate today. OCW is grateful for the support of: Stay connected to OCW. MIT NOTICE > Privacy and Terms of Use MIT OpenCourseWare is located at: One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

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