Ten minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu

Speaker: Griffin Wang (IAS)Title: Tetrahedral Symbol and Relative Langlands DualityAbstract: In the quantum theory of angular momentum, the Racah--Wigner coefficient, often known as the 6-j symbol, is a numerical invariant assigned to a tetrahedron with half-integer edge-lengths. The 6 edge-lengths may be viewed as representations of SU(2) satisfying certain multiplicity-one conditions. One important property of the 6j symbol is its hidden symmetry outside the tetrahedral ones, originally discovered by Regge.In this talk, we explore a generalized construction, dubbed tetrahedral symbol, in the context of rank-1 semisimple groups over local fields, and explain how the extra symmetries may be explained by relative Langlands duality. Joint work with Akshay Venkatesh.

Join us for an engaging introductory session on MIT’s Day of Climate!Discover how you can actively participate in climate education and action. During this session, you'll learn about the vision behind the Day of Climate, get an overview of the curriculum activities and professional development activities, and discuss with peers what it means to be involved in climate action. In collaboration with MIT’s Systems Awareness Lab, this session will provide valuable insights into the social-emotional and systems-thinking aspects of climate education. You'll engage in reflective exercises, participate in dynamic discussions, and connect with a network of educators, researchers, students, and community members passionate about climate solutions.Register for the webinar.

The Charles H. Townes Memorial Lecture in Science and Religion honors the life and legacy of Professor Townes (1915-2015), who won the Noble Prize in Physics in 1981 for the development of laser technology and the Templeton Prize in 2005 for his work building bridges between science and spirituality.When a sacred lake bursts into toxic flames, and the temple at its shore is charred, the resident goddess flees. Where can She go? How does Her story help Her devotees respond to environmental degradation?

Every Wednesday night you are invited to come to The Table for peaceful Christian worship in the Chapel at 5:15 pm and dinner in the Main Dining Room of W11 at 6:30 pm.We worship with beautiful songs, open conversation about the Scriptures, prayers and a simple sharing of communion around the altar. Then we enjoy dinner together and good company together. Whether you come every week or just drop by once in a while, there is a caring community for you at the Table.You are truly welcome to come as you are: undergrad, grad, or post-doc; sure of your faith or wondering what it is all about; gay, straight, bi, trans*, questioning. Please join us for no-pressure worship and fellowship.Hosted by the Lutheran Epsicopal Ministry @ MIT. For more information, or to verify gathering times during holiday and vacation periods, please contact chaplains Andrew Heisen (heisen@mit.edu) and Kevin Vetiac (kvet246@mit.edu).

Many people think gentle yoga is too easy and not an effective form of fitness. Think again! You can practice yoga in ways that are both active and gentle at the same time.Come enjoy the many known benefits of yoga through:the practice of active yet gentle, rhythmic movementheld yoga poses and vinyasa flow (moving from pose to pose via the breath)pranayam (breath work)relaxation and meditationIn this well-rounded class, Celeste LeMieux, 500 hr certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, provides clear instructions and modifications, making it accessible and beneficial to practitioners of all ages and stages of yoga practice and life.You will leave class feeling both stretched and strengthened while also feeling more calm and relaxed. This class is the perfect mid-week reset for body and mind. Come see how less really can be more!Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this website, you'll need to create one. This is fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.