aim
The aim of pdd is to set up a group of researchers who share the interest of researching topics within the product design and development sphere. Ultimately, the purpose is to create a communicative space for MIT design researchers that allows the exchange of ideas, best practices and methodology approaches as well as simply testing one's ideas amongst peers.
origin
The core group of pdd is comprised of the 4th floor design researchers (building 3) from the labs of Maria Yang, Dan Frey, Warren Seering, Alex Slocum, Sangbae Kim and David Wallace.
mailing list
Should you be interested in participating actively (e.g. lunch time presenter) or passively (listener) or just want to keep an eye on developments, sign into the public mailing list: pdd@mit.edu
(you may sign in and out yourself using moira: http://webmoira.mit.edu)
pdd lunch time seminars, fall term 2009
Each week, researcher will present new or ongoing research for about 30 min, followed by a discussion and some idea sharing. There are three types of presentations we are aiming for:
- research kick-off (test ideas and feasibility, get input …)
- midterm presentation (discuss methodology and instruments, elaborate alternative routes …)
- ready to publish (critical discussion in order to refine, connect to future work …)
Of course we are not limited to digital presentations. You are more than welcome to pass by with your prototypes.
agenda, fall term 2009
When: every Thursday, 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
Where: room 3-434 (MIT whereis)
The code to the room can be obtained from your faculty or from Chevalley Duhart in room 3-435 (cduhart@mit.edu)
date |
presenter |
title |
paper |
presentation |
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09/24/09 |
Philipp Skogstad, Martin Steinert, Karl Gummerlock, Larry Leifer |
We need a universal design project outcome performance measurement metric: a discussion based on empirical research. |
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10/01/09 |
Victor Tang and RuoYi Zhou |
First-Principles for Services and Product-Service-Systems: An R&D Agenda |
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10/08/09 |
Amos Winter |
The Design and Performance of RoboClam: A Biologically-Inspired Burrowing Robot. |
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10/15/09 |
Gerald Rothenhofer |
Transmission ratio based tolerance sensitivity analysis of four link mechanisms and Excel based optimal design |
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10/22/09 |
Zac Trimble |
Magnetic-Induction, Vibration Energy Harvesting Device |
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10/29/09 |
Pedzi Makumbe |
Beyond outsourcing: Global Product Development and Mode Choice in Complex Product development |
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please contact author |
11/05/09 |
Warren Seering |
Improving the effectiveness of undergraduate mechanical engineering education |
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please contact author |
11/12/09 |
Dan Frey |
An International Design Center and its Role in Establishing a New University in Singapore |
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please contact author |
11/19/09 |
Justin Lai |
Finding and Filling Gaps: Bringing Design to (all) Students Early On |
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please contact author |
11/26/09 |
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Thanksgiving |
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12/03/09 |
Gerald Rothenhofer |
Control of hydrostatic bearing (work in progress) |
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please contact author |
12/10/09 |
Francesco Ciucci |
Modeling of Mixed Conducting Electrodes of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells |
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please contact author |
lunch
In case speaker does not invite, please bring your own lunch with you. We are working on a better solution.
attachements
last comment
Folks, pdd is work in progress. Any suggestions are more than welcome!!! Please just drop me a mail steinert@mit.edu or pass by at room 3.443.
Best, Martin.
Ideas for next term
small budget for cookies/sodas
present the seminar during the Friday coffee graduate meeting
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