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Chers Alumni,

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un dîner-débat exceptionnel organisé par le MIT Club de France, l’A-Ulm et l’AX, consacré aux relations transatlantiques dans la recherche et l’enseignement supérieur.

📅 Mardi 29 avril 2025 | 🕢 19h00 – 21h30
📍 Maison des Polytechniciens, 14 rue de Poitiers, 75007 Paris
👥 Intervenants :

• Thierry Coulhon, Président du directoire de l’Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP)

• El Mouhoub Mouhoud, Président de l’Université Paris Sciences Lettres (PSL)

• Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, ancien Président du Conseil Européen de la Recherche (ERC)

🎙️ Discussion animée par :

• Frédéric Hannoyer, Président du MIT Club de France

• Philippe Huberdeau, Secrétaire Général de ScaleUp Europe

• Martin Andler, Président de l’A-Ulm, mathématicien, professeur émérite à l’UVSQ, ancien Président d’Initiative for Science in Europe

À l’heure où les universités américaines font face à des difficultés croissantes, entre fragilisation du recrutement académique et restrictions sur l’accueil des étudiants étrangers, la France et l’Europe doivent proposer des voies de continuité scientifique.

🎯 Angle de cette session :
Quels dispositifs d’accueil pour les chercheurs internationaux ? Quelles formes peuvent prendre les solidarités académiques entre institutions européennes et américaines ? Quel rôle pour les réseaux d’alumni et les partenariats transatlantiques dans un monde de plus en plus fragmenté ?

👉 Rejoignez-nous pour un moment d’échange riche et convivial, autour d’un dîner, afin de nourrir ensemble une réflexion stratégique sur l’avenir de la coopération académique transatlantique.

🔗 Inscription obligatoire (60€) – nombre de places limité :
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/mit-club-de-france/evenements/recherche-et-enseignement-superieur-quelles-solidarites-transatlantiques

Nous vous attendons nombreux pour cette soirée engagée, à la croisée des enjeux scientifiques et diplomatiques.

Frédéric Hannoyer

MIT CdF President

Contact

mitlcubdefrance@gmail.com

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Join area MIT alums for an in-person tour of the collections of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery.  The tour begin aat 6:30PM on Thursday, May 1 and will last about an hour and will be led by a gallery docent.  The museum is at 500 University Avenue.  

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rkarz@alum.mit.edu

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Curated by MIT Technology Review:

EmTech AI 2025 is MIT Technology Review's signature conference for AI leadership. Join alumni, executives, and researchers to explore AI's business impact and future. It's your chance to engage directly with AI's top minds. Register now with code MITALUMAI25 for 40% off. Don't miss this exclusive must-attend event!

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Erin Underwood

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This year’s symposium will see how Generative AI is transforming manufacturing and operations, with a focus on scaling domestic production, addressing labor shortages, and driving innovation. Attendees will gain insights into real world applications of AI, strategies for successful implementation, and best practices from AI leaders.

Keynote sessions and panels featuring industry experts and MIT researchers will provide answers to some of the most challenging questions facing leaders today, empowering you to navigate the evolving landscape of AI and unlock the full potential of the technology.

Advanced ticket purchase requried in order to attend. Tickets can be purchased through the conference's Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-mimo-symposium-tickets-1256489175949?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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macdonald.ian@jdirving.com

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Please join the MIT Club of Puget Sound and the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society for a fascinating look into the impacts of climate change on mountain peak elevations and the challenges associated with measuring their elevations.

When: May 7, 2025 from 6pm – 8pm, talk begins at 6:30pm (pizza and drinks available at 6pm)

Where: Sinegal 200 - Oberto Commons (2nd floor): Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Our speaker is Dr. Gilbertson ( MIT SB '08, SM '10, PhD '14) an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University, where he teaches statics and dynamics courses, and an advanced controls class involving robotics.  Dr. Gilbertson will be discussing his efforts to survey the current elevations of the five last remaining “icecap” peaks of the lower 48 states, which are all in WA (Rainier, Liberty Cap, Eldorado, Colfax, East Fury). These peaks are melting lower, and so now only two remain as icecap peaks. This ongoing lowering of these peak elevations has gone unnoticed since no one had been measuring these changes. His findings on the lowering of Mt Rainier  (https://www.countryhighpoints.com/mt-rainier-elevation-survey/ ) were covered in a variety of media outlets in October 2024 (https://www.countryhighpoints.com/media-coverage/)

Dr. Gilbertson received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. His masters research focused on developing a safety valve for offshore oil wells in collaboration with Chevron. His doctoral dissertation focused on controlling underwater robots in difficult acoustic communication environments, in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research. Before joining SU Dr. Gilbertson taught at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow, Russia, and at the Seattle Colleges.

Pizza and a variety of drinks will be available. Please RSVP by April 30, so we can buy the right amount of food. 

If you are an MIT alumnus, or otherwise have an account in this system, please be sure to log in before registering since this will connect your registration to your account.

Current Members of the MIT Club of Puget Sound & their guests: [Explore yearly Club membership options here] Cost is $10 per person to help offset the cost of this event.

Other Alumni +& their guests (registration opens March 22):  Cost is $20 per person to help offset the cost of this event.

For more information, please see the following:

https://www.countryhighpoints.com/

https://www.seattleu.edu/directory/profiles/eric-gilbertson-phd.php

Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mhJ6wrfwzQ2KbuAo8 

Driving Directions: https://www.seattleu.edu/life-at-seattle-u/our-campus/getting-to-seattle-university/

Parking: Main Visitor lot entrance on Marion across street from Sinegal Center) https://www.seattleu.edu/transportation-and-parking-services/visitor-parking/

There is often parking along 12^th Ave. 

Contact

mbernard@alum.mit.edu

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Please join us for a FREE Boston Seminar Series event co-hosted with Koch Institute

Cancer treatments kill tumor cells—does it really matter how?

Cells can die or signal injury via several different biological processes or pathways, and research increasingly suggests that the particular mechanism activated by a cancer therapy can significantly affect treatment outcomes.

Join us as Koch Institute researchers explain how they are leveraging specific cell injury and cell death pathways to take out tumors using new approaches to improve immunotherapy response and target aggressive, metastatic cancer cells. 

Featuring:

Whitney Henry, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology 

Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD

David H. Koch Professor of Science
Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering
Director, MIT Center for Precision Cancer Medicine 

Tiffany Emmons, PhD

Postdoctoral Associate, Yaffe Laboratory

Click here to find out more and reserve tickets!

Contact

mjendrysik@mitcob.org

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This is a pay-as-you-go event for food and beverage.

Contact

sgoswami@alum.mit.edu

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Join the MIT Club of New York for a private, curated tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exceptional collection, exploring fashion through the ages and what garments can tell us about the cultures that created it. This tour explores clothing represented in paint, stone, wood, and other media found across the Museum’s collections.

There will be 2 tours: one starting at 12:00 PM; the second starting at 1:15 PM.

We currently only have space for the tour at 1:15 PM.

After the tour, there will be a hangout at the Met Rooftop bar to chat with fellow alums.

Come join us on Saturday, May 10! Space is limited, to allow a more personal experience – sign up to reserve your spot.

Contact

colettet@MIT.edu

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AMITA_Programs@alum.mit.edu

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cdwarka@mitcio.com

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Dear Alumni,

We are very honored to welcome MIT Prof Moungi Bawendi  2023 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in Paris https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moungi_Bawendi 

On the topic Tiny Particles, Big Impact: The Story of Quantum Dots and Human Progress

Quantum dots, one of the first engineered nanomaterials, have become ubiquitous in displays and other applications. Professor Bawendi's talk will discuss their origin story, their development, and their applications. This is a story of curiosity-based science driving innovation and technological progress.

Moungi Bawendi is the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at MIT. His lab focuses on the science and applications of nanocrystals, especially semiconductor nanocrystal (aka quantum dots). Born in Paris, Bawendi emigrated to the United States as a child, and earned his bachelor's and master's Degrees from Harvard University. He went on to achieve a PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago. After conducting postdoctoral research at Bell Labs, he joined the MIT Chemistry faculty in 1990. In 2023, Bawendi was named a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots".

We will have a sitting dinner with a composition of 3 themes to go along with the service - Each theme will have a presentation by the professor to be followed by questions from the assembly

1) Apetizer - the Early life and education 

2) Entries - the Researcher life and The Quantum dots 

3) Dessert: the Nobel Prize, MIT and the path forward

Frédéric Hannoyer and the MIT CdF Board 

Bio:

Professor Moungi Bawendi, born in Paris, France, in 1961, is a distinguished chemist recognized for his groundbreaking work on quantum dots. After spending his early years in France and Tunisia, he moved to the United States, where he pursued higher education. He obtained his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago in 1988 and later conducted postdoctoral research at Bell Labs.

In 1990, Bawendi joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he became a professor in 1996. His most notable scientific contribution is the hot-injection synthesis of quantum dots, a breakthrough that enabled precise control over their size and properties, leading to wide-ranging applications in electronics, photovoltaics, and biomedical imaging.

For his pioneering work, Bawendi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, alongside Louis E. Brus and Alexey Ekimov, for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. These nanomaterials are now essential in high-definition displays, energy-efficient lighting, medical diagnostics, and solar energy technology, revolutionizing modern technology and holding great potential for future innovations in medicine, renewable energy, and quantum computing,

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Join the fourth Laugh & Learn session of the Professional Development Series!

Educators and engineers Marie-Louise Murville and Malcolm Knapp have teamed up to teach essential professional skills often overlooked in traditional education, such as conflict resolution and handling difficult people. Unlike conventional training programs, Laugh & Learn blends best-practice methodologies with humor, making skill development both engaging and enjoyable.

Participants will not only learn practical strategies for real-world challenges but also engage in role-playing exercises in private breakout sessions. You’ll even watch live demonstrations of “right way/wrong way” scenarios to reinforce key concepts.

Our fourth session is titled “Conflict Resolutions Skills – Development Path Disagreements.”  (You do not need to have attended any of the earlier sessions to join the fourth!)

In this session, we explore the unique dynamics of project decision-making conflicts and why they demand approaches distinct from previous conflict types covered in our series. You'll learn techniques for crafting compelling arguments that foster resolution rather than resistance. Expect interactive role-playing, including responding to disagreements such as: 'Your idea is obviously wrong. In my 20 years of experience, I have never seen it done that way.'

How would you navigate this conversation productively? Join us to practice and refine these skills!

Presenters

Marie-Louise Murville, MIT ’82, ’84, LBS ‘94, Engineer, Educator, Entrepreneur, CEO, GoalsHabitsSkills, LLC, Adjunct Faculty, American University’s Kogod School of Business, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-louisemurville/

Marie-Louise Murville has over 25 years of executive and Board level experience in business, consulting, and venture capital.  Marie-Louise Murville is the founder and President of GoalsHabitsSkills, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Kogod School of Business where she teaches management information systems, technology strategy, and data analytics in the MBA program.  She is a visionary with a track record of turning ideas into reality.  In 2010, she created Delight Me, Inc. to empower people to achieve their personal and professional goals.  Previously, she founded and built medical device/biotech company Noxilizer Corporation, was a venture capitalist with Charles River Ventures and Lazard Technology Partners, and a consultant with Arthur D. Little, Inc. She earned both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as a Masters in Management from the London Business School.

 Malcom Knapp, Columbia ’05, ‘06, Engineer, Consultant, Mentor, MFHK Consulting, https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmknapp/

Malcolm Knapp has over 15 years of experience as a product manager, engineer, and instructor. He is the founder of the Engineer Accelerator, a mentoring program designed to help engineers successfully transition into professional careers. Previously, he has developed and taught courses for UC Berkeley, Lam Research, and various corporate clients. As a consultant, Malcolm has worked with startups across diverse sectors, including consumer, industrial, medical, and manufacturing industries. His expertise spans customer discovery, product innovation, and efficient product delivery. He is also the creator of Orbis Analysis, a cutting-edge design sprint methodology that accelerates product prototyping by identifying unknowns, resolving conflicts, and eliminating ambiguities at the earliest stages of development. Malcolm holds a combined B.A./B.S. in Science, Technology & Society, and Electrical Engineering from Pitzer College and Columbia University and a Master of Science from Columbia University.

 Special guests and breakout room facilitators:

• Sven Romberg, American University, ‘07, Educator, Storyteller, Anthropologist https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-romberg-46a2914/
• Zach Wilks, Columbia ’00, Michigan ‘97, Lawyer, Storyteller, Mentor, https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-wilks-6855a1277/
• Alyssa  Guo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-guo-8991547/

Session Format:

Duration: 60 minutes

• 1-2 min introduction
• Best Practices Frameworks: 20min
• 30 Min Breakout – Role-playing game to practice key techniques and phrases for effective communication
• 5 Recap/close

Contact

murville@alum.mit.edu