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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Unified Science Study Program records

 Collection
Identifier: AC-0138

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection contains correspondence and memoranda about the Unified Science Study Program. Also included is a report for the fall semester 1971-72.

Dates

  • 1971 - 1972

Creator

Access note

This collection is open.

Conditions Governing Use

Access to collections in the Department of Distinctive Collections is not authorization to publish. Please see the MIT Libraries Permissions Policy for permission information. Copyright of some items in this collection may be held by respective creators, not by the donor of the collection or MIT.

Historical note

In 1969 a group under the leadership of Jerrold Zacharias at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Education Research Center developed an integrated program for freshmen and sophomores which placed strong emphasis on the laboratory as a vehicle for introducing students to a multidisciplinary approach to the study of science. Some students had the opportunity to study some or all of their core subjects in a seminar-tutorial format. The program provided flexibility in pace and encouraged a more active involvement of both students and teachers in the learning process. The program was offered from 1969 to 1973. When it ended, MIT professors Earle E. Lomon and Gian-Carlo Rota were directors of the program.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information note

Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.

Title
Guide to the Records of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Unified Science Study Program
Status
Ready For Review
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Libraries. Department of Distinctive Collections Repository

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