MIT has a strong music program, with opportunities for students to study and perform music at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Institute also has a renowned music and theater arts department, which offers courses in music theory, composition, performance, and more.
Yes, MIT offers several courses and research opportunities related to spiders, including the "Spider Silk: From Genes to Fibers" course and the "Spider Silk: Nature's Miracle Fiber" research project. Additionally, the MIT Museum has a collection of spider silk textiles and sculptures on display.
MIT researchers use spiders in various studies, including understanding the properties of spider silk and how it can be used in biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and drug delivery. They also study the behavior and ecology of spiders to better understand their role in ecosystems.
Yes, there are several notable musicians who have graduated from MIT, including Grammy Award-winning composer and pianist, John Harbison, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, John Corigliano. Other notable alumni include film score composer, Alan Silvestri, and jazz pianist and composer, Chick Corea.
Being located in Massachusetts, which has a diverse range of spider species, allows MIT researchers to easily access and study these creatures in their natural habitats. This location also provides opportunities for collaboration with other universities and research institutions in the area.