Events

4 Events

May 8

MITDC Women's Mentoring Group Meet-Up - May 2025

  • In-Person

Club of Washington D.C.

Thursday, May 8, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (America/New_York)

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Have you been looking for other women alumni in the DMV that may be in the same boat as you to discuss your current situation? Whether it’s advice on how to advance, step back, or pivot in your career, how to balance work with the rest of life’s demands, or how to manage kids or aging parents, we are here and probably have been through something similar.
 
The next meeting for the MIT Women's Mentoring Group will be held Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. We heard you Marylanders and will be meeting at in MD this month!! That still means we expect you Virginians who are free to make it :) 
 
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING POPULARITY OF THE EVENT, THE VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MARYLAND, LOCATION TBD.
 
This time, you will haear Kristin Smith speak on pay equity. With this group, everyone can find or be a mentor in an organic fashion with like-minded women. We look forward to seeing you on the second Thursday of every month going forward. 

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

Contact

sgoswami@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-08 23:00:00 2025-05-09 01:00:00 UTC MITDC Women's Mentoring Group Meet-Up - May 2025 Have you been looking for other women alumni in the DMV that may be in the same boat as you to discuss your current situation? Whether it’s advice on how to advance, step back, or pivot in your career, how to balance work with the rest of life’s demands, or how to manage kids or aging parents, we are here and probably have been through something similar.   The next meeting for the MIT Women's Mentoring Group will be held Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. We heard you Marylanders and will be meeting at in MD this month!! That still means we expect you Virginians who are free to make it :)    DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING POPULARITY OF THE EVENT, THE VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MARYLAND, LOCATION TBD.   This time, you will haear Kristin Smith speak on pay equity. With this group, everyone can find or be a mentor in an organic fashion with like-minded women. We look forward to seeing you on the second Thursday of every month going forward.  This is a pay-as-you-go event for food and beverage. Club of Washington D.C. sgoswami@alum.mit.edu
May 10

Private Met Tour + Hangout: Fashion in Art

  • In-Person

Club of New York

Saturday, May 10, 12:00pm - 2:30pm (America/New_York)

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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

Learn More 2025-05-10 16:00:00 2025-05-10 18:30:00 UTC Private Met Tour + Hangout: Fashion in Art 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.   Club of New York colettet@MIT.edu
May 20

MIT CIO Symposium

  • Online

Club of Washington D.C.

Tuesday, May 20, 9:00am - 7:00pm (America/New_York)

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Exclusive MIT CIO Symposium Offers for Our Members!

The MIT CIO Symposium is the premier global event for CIOs and digital business leaders, bringing together cutting-edge research, industry insights, and real-world strategies to drive innovation and business transformation.

We’re excited to offer special discounts our MIT Club of Washington DC members!

  • Trial Membership grants access to a $595 discounted ticket (regular price: $1,295).
  • Innovator Membership ($75/year) also unlocks the $595 discounted price for the event.
  • Pre-event tickets ($249) are not discounted but are included in the three free tickets offered to the club—an exclusive perk for our community!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with top CIOs, industry leaders, and tech innovators at a fraction of the cost!

Sign up now to secure your spot!

Not a member? Get your membership here

 
 

Contact

cdwarka@mitcio.com

Learn More 2025-05-20 13:00:00 2025-05-20 23:00:00 UTC MIT CIO Symposium   Exclusive MIT CIO Symposium Offers for Our Members! The MIT CIO Symposium is the premier global event for CIOs and digital business leaders, bringing together cutting-edge research, industry insights, and real-world strategies to drive innovation and business transformation. We’re excited to offer special discounts our MIT Club of Washington DC members! Trial Membership grants access to a $595 discounted ticket (regular price: $1,295). Innovator Membership ($75/year) also unlocks the $595 discounted price for the event. Pre-event tickets ($249) are not discounted but are included in the three free tickets offered to the club—an exclusive perk for our community! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with top CIOs, industry leaders, and tech innovators at a fraction of the cost! Sign up now to secure your spot! Not a member? Get your membership here     Club of Washington D.C. cdwarka@mitcio.com
May 20

Professional Development: Laugh & Learn Conflict Resolutions Skills – Part IV: Development Path Disagreements

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Club of Washington D.C.

Tuesday, May 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (America/New_York)

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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:

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

Learn More 2025-05-20 23:30:00 2025-05-21 00:30:00 UTC Professional Development: Laugh & Learn Conflict Resolutions Skills – Part IV: Development Path Disagreements 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 Club of Washington D.C. murville@alum.mit.edu