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STS.454 Museums, Science, and Technology
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Not offered regularly; consult department
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9![]()
Examines science, technology, and museums. Includes regular readings and discussions about the evolution of museums of science and technology from (roughly) 1800 to the present. Students undertake special projects linked to the MIT Museum's re-location to a new building under construction in Kendall Square. Students act as informal consultants to the MIT Museum, offering proposals for innovative elements that will be seriously considered for inclusion in the new Museum.
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