Perspectives on Ancient Greek Technology
Summary
This collaboration of Stevens and the Onassis Foundation integrates the study of classical Greek literature with Stevens’ signature institutional focus on technology, invention and entrepreneurship.Truly a one-of-a-kind educational series, the program reaches beyond the study of humanistic elements of Hellenic civilization and sheds light on a complex and innovative culture that remains an important resource in achieving our own advancements.Special consultant to the project is Onassis board member Alan Shapiro, W. H. Collins Vickers Professor of Archaeology, Department of Classics, The Johns Hopkins University.### Hoboken, NJ, March 14, 2010 --( PR.com )-- Lecture by Professor Markus Asper, Department of Classics, New York UniversityWednesday, March 24th, 20104:30-6:00PMBabbio 122, Stevens Institute of TechnologyCastle Point on HudsonHoboken, NJ 07030 USAQuestions may be addressed to Professor Susan Levin slevin@stevens-tech.eduPresented under the auspices of the University Seminars Program of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), the Perspectives on Ancient Greek Technology lecture addresses what often seem to be strikingly modern elements of ancient Greek technology.This event is open to all and features a lecture by Professor Markus Asper, Department of Classics at New York University.Professor Asper’s discussion will begin by introducing:- Eupalinus’ tunnel- Siege engines- The Antikythera device- Technological marvels- Theoretical mechanicsHe will then consider the position of ancient practitioners, their social contexts, their rewards for innovation as well as the question of progress and the general role of technology in ancient Greek culture.This collaboration of Stevens and the Onassis Foundation integrates the study of classical Greek literature with Stevens’ signature institutional focus on technology, invention and entrepreneurship.Truly a one-of-a-kind educational series, the program reaches beyond the study of humanistic elements of Hellenic civilization and sheds light on a complex and innovative culture that remains an important resource in achieving our own advancements.Susan Levin, coordinator of the Literature and Communications area at the College of Arts & Letters; Provost George P. Korfiatis, who specializes in environmental engineering and water resources; Constantin Chassapis, Director of Mechanical Engineering; and Christos Christodoulatos, Associate Provost for Academic Entrepreneurship worked together on formulating the concept and presenting it to the Onassis Foundation.