Becoming MIT: Moments of Decision

by David Kaiser

Book Overview

The evolution of MIT, as seen in a series of crucial decisions over the years.

How did MIT become MIT? The Massachusetts Institute of Technology marks the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2011. Over the years, MIT has lived by its motto, "Mens et Manus" ("Mind and Hand"), dedicating itself to the pursuit of knowledge and its application to real-world problems. MIT has produced leading scholars in fields ranging from aeronautics to economics,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262518155
• ISBN13: 9780262518154
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher