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 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

  • Online

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
May 31

National Weather Service Tour

  • In-Person

Club of the Delaware Valley

Saturday, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (America/New_York)

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has protected American lives and properties for over a century. The timely provision of reliable weather, water, climate, and environmental information has supported the Nation's social and economic development. NWS offices in communities across the United States and its territories, supported by regional and national centers, provide the authoritative information Americans need, including national, regional, state, tribal, and local authorities, to plan, prepare, mitigate, and respond to natural and human-caused events. NWS provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters, and ocean areas to protect life and property and enhance the national economy. These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society prepared for and respond to weather, water, and climate events.
 
The tours will be conducted by a meteorologist who will go through the basics of how the National Weather Service operates and how forecasts are compiled and disseminated to the public. Participants will then be able to tour the operations area where current forecasting is taking place. Photography is permitted. The tour should last approximately one hour. 
 
When you arrive, you may park anywhere in the parking lot. Please enter through the main door facing the road, not the side door facing the parking lot. Ring the white doorbell button on the right wall inside the vestibule, and someone will let you in.
 
Note: This event is limited to 30 people. Once 30 people have registered, registration will close.
The tour will begin at 1:00 PM.  The tour size is limited to a maximum of 15 people. If we have more than 15 people, we will have a second tour at 2:00 PM.
 

Cost: (per person)

  • MITDV members and their guests $10
  • Non-members and their guests $20

 

Registration: Register online using the link at the top of the page.
Registration will close on May 28. Please register before this date.
As per club policy, only members of the MIT community are allowed to register themselves and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by their MIT host(s).

Alum Membership for MIT-DV Alumni Club: If you are an alum and would like to join or renew, please use the link: Join or Renew

Contact

partha.anbil@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-31 17:00:00 2025-05-31 19:00:00 UTC National Weather Service Tour The National Weather Service (NWS) has protected American lives and properties for over a century. The timely provision of reliable weather, water, climate, and environmental information has supported the Nation's social and economic development. NWS offices in communities across the United States and its territories, supported by regional and national centers, provide the authoritative information Americans need, including national, regional, state, tribal, and local authorities, to plan, prepare, mitigate, and respond to natural and human-caused events. NWS provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters, and ocean areas to protect life and property and enhance the national economy. These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society prepared for and respond to weather, water, and climate events.   The tours will be conducted by a meteorologist who will go through the basics of how the National Weather Service operates and how forecasts are compiled and disseminated to the public. Participants will then be able to tour the operations area where current forecasting is taking place. Photography is permitted. The tour should last approximately one hour.    When you arrive, you may park anywhere in the parking lot. Please enter through the main door facing the road, not the side door facing the parking lot. Ring the white doorbell button on the right wall inside the vestibule, and someone will let you in.   Note: This event is limited to 30 people. Once 30 people have registered, registration will close. The tour will begin at 1:00 PM.  The tour size is limited to a maximum of 15 people. If we have more than 15 people, we will have a second tour at 2:00 PM.   Cost: (per person) MITDV members and their guests $10 Non-members and their guests $20   Registration: Register online using the link at the top of the page. Registration will close on May 28. Please register before this date.As per club policy, only members of the MIT community are allowed to register themselves and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by their MIT host(s). Alum Membership for MIT-DV Alumni Club: If you are an alum and would like to join or renew, please use the link: Join or Renew Club of the Delaware Valley partha.anbil@alum.mit.edu