hacks at mit presented by: susan aja, denise leblanc, richard favaloro, robert slauzis, richard...
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Hacks at MIT
Presented by:Susan Aja, Denise LeBlanc,
Richard Favaloro, Robert Slauzis, Richard Janus
What is a “Hack”?Practical Joke or PrankProminently demonstrates technical
aptitude and clevernessCommemorates popular culture and
historical topicsAnonymously constructed at night by
undergraduate students (hackers)
Required, Recommended…*
Governed by an extensive and informal
body of precedent, tradition, and ethicsMust do no damage to property or any
personMust provide joy or amusement to those
who experience the hackMust be safe
Harvard/Yale-1 MIT-0
Our Favorite Examples
Apollo Lunar Module
The Caltech Cannon
The Great Droid
Police Car on Dome
Have Fun Presenting! HA!
This is only a Hack…I’m on vacation - partying in California…
Thanks for presenting. Hope it goes well!
Yours Truly,Rich Favaloro
POP QUIZ– Hacking the Domes
• Snowman (1987 and 2001)
• Campus Police Car (1994)
• Holiday Lights (1990 and ‘93)
• Santa Claus (1986)
• Pirate Flag (2003)
Which of these has NOT appeared on the Domes?
Thanks!