On April 29, 2015, MIT will dedicate the Collier Memorial to honor the life of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier. A lecture on 'the making of the collier memorial' will be made in advance of the public opening on April 27th. Over the last year, a team of faculty, students, and professionals collaborated on the design, engineering, and construction of the memorial. The Collier Memorial, designed by Professor Meejin Yoon and engineered in collaboration with Professor John Ochsendorf, is built from thirty-two solid granite blocks to form a five-way asymmetrical vault, achieving stability and strength through unity and the interaction of each part. The memorial symbolizes strength through community and combines historic stone setting techniques with contemporary robotic fabrication technologies. Please join us for a detailed journey through the design, engineering, creation, and construction of the memorial in advance of the public dedication.
April 27, 2015, 6:00 PM
Room 10-250 / MIT
