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!