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The Idea Factory: Learning to Think at MIT

by Pepper White
$9.90
The Idea Factory: Learning to Think at MIT
The Idea Factory: Learning to Think at MIT

Journey through MIT's rigorous intellectual odyssey.

Imagine diving into the high-pressure cooker that is MIT, where the science of engineering meets the art of critical thinking. Pepper White's "The Idea Factory" offers you a personal narrative that's as much about surviving MIT's grueling academic challenges as it is about personal growth and intellectual mastery. This book will resonate with anyone interested in the transformative power of education and the pivotal moments that shape a scientific mind. Perfect for both aspiring students and those fascinated by the culture of innovation at one of the world's most prestigious institutions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Idea Factory: Learning to Think at MIT

by Pepper White
$9.90
ISBN: 9780452268418
Authors: Pepper White
Publisher: Plume
Date of Publication: 1992-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Science, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Personal Development, Education, Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 253 readers)

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While learning to cope with MIT's relentless academic demands and mastering the science of engineering, White plunges into three years of intense experience marked by stumbles and triumphant accomplishments. And when White leaves MIT as a full-fledged member of America's scientific elite, he has learned much more than engineering--he has learned to think. 36 line drawings.
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Journey through MIT's rigorous intellectual odyssey.

Imagine diving into the high-pressure cooker that is MIT, where the science of engineering meets the art of critical thinking. Pepper White's "The Idea Factory" offers you a personal narrative that's as much about surviving MIT's grueling academic challenges as it is about personal growth and intellectual mastery. This book will resonate with anyone interested in the transformative power of education and the pivotal moments that shape a scientific mind. Perfect for both aspiring students and those fascinated by the culture of innovation at one of the world's most prestigious institutions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.