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Come meet with fellow alumni/ae at our monthly happy hours on the 1st Thursday of every month!

Contact

ToshiAbe1@mac.com

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Connect with AMITA – in person

at the Margaret Cheney room

Date: Wednesday May 7: 4-6 pm

This is a first in person event to catalyze conversations between Association of MIT Alumnae (AMITA) members and current MIT graduate students. This is an opportunity to network and self-assemble into groups to discuss topics of interest such as navigating turbulent times and finding the right job after MIT.

Bring your own coffee/tea and join us for some delicious baked goods (including GF), nuts and fruit.

All are welcome. Come with a friend!

This event is produced by the Association of MIT Alumnae (AMITA) which is dedicated to:

• Promoting connections among alumnae and the Institute; hosting activities that facilitate these
  connections
• Supporting women on campus and encouraging their high achievement
• Maintaining relationships with the Institute that support MIT's constructive role in society.

Contact

AMITA_Membership@alum.mit.edu

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Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable happy hour with Stanford South Bay Alumni, Dartmouth Alumni, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, MIT Club of Northern California!

Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends, make new connections, strengthen your local alumni network, or simply enjoy a casual evening out, this event is for you. With delicious food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect way to unwind and engage with the vibrant multi-school alumni community in the South Bay.

This is a self-hosted event so food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.  There are 20-30 rotating beers on tap, 3-4 wines, kombucha, Detroit-style Pies, & more!

Contact

zeniaadi@alum.mit.edu

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AMITA_Programs@alum.mit.edu

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Come join our fellow MITCNC dance performance enthusiasts to enjoy Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season featuring Alonzo King’s first collaboration with acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire, whose music blends beauty, virtuosity, and profound emotion. The program also includes the long-awaited return of King’s Scheherazade, a reimagining of the ancient One Thousand and One Nights, featuring a mesmerizing score by Grammy-winning tabla master Zakir Hussain. With LINES Ballet’s exquisite dancers bringing these works to life, the season promises an immersive experience of artistic innovation and transformative storytelling.

If interested, we can arrange to have a bite to eat in the area before the performance.

 Deadline to purchase: Sat, April 26th

Note: No refund will be given once tickets are purchased

Contact

arunbordoloi@alum.mit.edu

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Tango Saturdays at MITCNC-dance

“True creativity and innovation come from being able to stand at the intersection of art and science.”
—Walter Isaacson

The MIT Club of Northern California (MIT-CNC) invites you to Tango Saturdays—an inspiring series of Argentine Tango classes and live music events designed to awaken your creativity, deepen connection, and foster community. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this program offers a warm, inclusive environment to explore the art of tango.

All events take place at a beautiful home art studio in Palo Alto (1680 Bryant Street), where you'll enjoy small class sizes and an inviting space designed to support your learning and creativity, supplemented by an online space at the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group.

Tango Foundations I

Time: Saturdays, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: $99/person or $179/couple
Syllabus & Details: http://feelingflow.org/syllabus-tango-foundations-i

Learn the elegant and grounded movement of Argentine Tango in this beginner-friendly series. We’ll cover core vocabulary, musical connection, and improvisational tools to get you moving confidently in any social dance setting.

Tango Foundations II

Time: Saturdays, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: $99/person or $179/couple
Syllabus & Details: https://www.feelingflow.org/syllabus-university-foundations-ii

For those with tango experience or graduates of Tango Foundations I, this class explores deeper musicality, navigation, and expression. Build fluency with circular movements, elegant pauses, and the joyful interplay of lead-follow dynamics.
Note: Tango Foundations I & II can be taken simultaneously.

Tea & Tango: Live Music & Practica

Time: Saturdays, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: Free for class participants on non-concert weeks
Event Info: https://www.feelingflow.org/tea-tango

Unwind and practice your tango in a relaxed, welcoming environment, with live tango concerts on May 31st and June 21st.

About the Lead Instructor

Karn Verma is a passionate dance instructor specializing in Argentine tango and Cross Step Waltz, with roots in social dance from Stanford and professional training in Buenos Aires and Rome. He has taught at venues like Stanford’s Bechtel Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC. In 2022, he founded Feeling Flow, a school that blends dance, meditation, and community through events like live music milongas and structured tango series. Outside of dance, Karn works in tech and healthcare innovation and practices Zen and Japanese tea ceremony.

Why Join?

Feel good: Experience the powerful blend of movement, music, and mindfulness.
Find your flow: Develop improvisational confidence and creativity.
Build community: Meet others who love to move and connect.

Other Dances?

Waltz Foundations I and II will be offered at the Menlo Park Community Center from April 9 to April 23. These three-week series are a great way to build or deepen your waltz skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Waltz Foundations I is ideal for beginners, while Waltz Foundations II is designed for dancers with some prior experience, both can be taken simultaneously. (enrollment is through the City of Menlo Park).

Spots are limited—reserve early to guarantee your place.
MIT alumni may bring up to three guests.
Questions? Email clubadmin@mitcnc.org or join the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group.

Contact

clubadmin@mitcnc.org

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By Popular Demand, MBA/Ivy+ Pickleball Social #2 at Bay Club Santa Clara! 

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and there’s no better way to experience it than in a lively, social setting! Whether you're an advanced player or a first-timer, we've got a spot for everyone to jump in and enjoy the action. Snacks and refreshments will be included in your ticket.

Led by Derek Rungsea, the Bay Area’s #1 top rated and certified pickleball coach, you’ll not only get to learn the game or improve your skills, but also have a ton of fun in a high-energy, social setting!

This event will be co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Stanford Peninsula Club, Stanford GSB Alumni Association, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, MIT Club of North California, Chicago Booth Club of Northern California, Carnegie Mellon  SF Bay Area Network, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, INSEAD Alumni Association of SF Bay Area, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of SF Bay Area, Cambridge Alumni of the Bay Area and many others.

Join us for an unforgettable pickleball social!  Spots are limited to 100 guests and will fill up fast.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PT (Social starts at 1:30pm, Pickleball at 2:00pm)
Location: Bay Club Santa Clara - 3250 Central Expy, Santa Clara, CA 950511

**Registration closes on Friday, May 16 at 12pm (or when sold out).  

Tickets (includes entry, Pickleball play, snacks and refreshments):
Affiliated Clubs: $70
General Public: $80

**Buy in advance online before attending. No tickets sold at the door. No cash or check payments to be accepted.

Register (on external website)

Contact

sagarwal@alum.mit.edu

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Join MIT Bay Area alums for this first “Angel Island hike or bike”, around beautiful Angel Island.  The island is located in the middle of SF Bay, w/ great views of San Francisco and surrounding areas.  Angel Island is a California State Park with an interesting history.  Learn more on the Angel Island State Park website here. 

Hikers/Walkers: 

You have many options.  Here is a Strava link to a ~5 mile <600’ vertical gain hike around the paved Perimeter road… w/ lots of opportunities for side trips, views and snacks.  This is a self-paced hike, so be sure to return to the ferry terminal in time to catch the 3:20pm departure (or wait until 4:50pm).

Bikers: 

A suggested Strava route (link) is a ~11.5 mi <1200’ ride around the outer paved Perimeter road, then the inner gravel loop.  There are many opportunities to explore other areas of the island, just pay attention to trails that don’t allow bikes. It is recommended to have 35mm+ tires for the gravel sections, so Gravel or Mountain Bikes are recommended.  Road bikes are OK, but you may want to stay on paved roads & bring spare tubes or patch kit if you ride the gravel trails.  A bike lock is recommended if people want to take the North Ridge Trail to the Mt Livermore Summit or other hikes, so pack appropriate shoes if that sounds interesting.

Bike Rentals:

The “Angel Island Company” web site says they rent bikes on the island, and bikes are first-come, first-serve.   We will arrive on the 1^st ferry of the day.  People are on their own if they want to rent a bike, so this is shared for awareness only.  Per their web site, a mountain bike rents for $64/day or e-bike for $99/day.  (link)

What to Bring:

Weather can change quickly on the Bay, so bring layers in case winds pick up, and sunscreen and/or hats are recommended.  Bring water and snacks to meet your needs.  There are restrooms and water on the island, and a café & catina near the Ferry Terminal.

Note:  Dogs are not allowed, per the Angel Island Web site (link)

Parking Near Ferry Building:

There are many choices, but one option is the Clay Street Garage (250 Clay Street San Francisco, 415.956.8002 or 628.219.3906).  Their web site shows $10 on Sunday after 7am and <12 hrs.  (link)

Car pools are encouraged.  Reach out to people you may know to coordinate.

Ferry Schedule & Payment:

We plan to take 10:15am San Francisco Ferry (terminal gate B), and return on the 3:20pm ferry, so ~4 hours on the island. (Weekend Schedule).  There is a 4:50pm departure if needed.

For Ferry Payments, a clipper Clipper Card or mobile wallet is required.  They can be purchased on-line (recommended) or at the terminal (there may be a waiting line).  Price listed is $15.50 each way.  Details at the Golden Gate web site (schedule, fares & payment).  It is recommended to get to the terminal by ~9:45-10am to ensure you get a seat, especially if it is a nice day.  Bikers load their bikes on the lower deck when boarding (the crew will guide you).

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Angel Island is a CA State Park.  A brief summary of the park with a map can be found here.

Contact

mchaudoin@sloan.mit.edu

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In-Person Event - Open to the Public

In a time of intensifying climate change, aging infrastructure, and increasing water demands, current water systems are unsustainable.  The National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) is an energy-water research hub funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, working to make water systems more affordable and sustainable. NAWI is a growing consortium of researchers from nine national laboratories, 45 universities, and more than 80 industry partners, water agencies, and regulators to develop new solutions that could transform our water systems.

Join Dr. Peter Fiske, Executive Director of NAWI, for a fascinating look at the technologies and ideas that are shaping the future of water. Dr. Fiske will share lessons on innovation in the water sector and address how academic research and business entrepreneurship combine to create impactful breakthroughs.

Featured Innovations will include:

• Novel membranes that resist damage from chlorine and make water treatment more efficient

• Smart sensors that use machine learning to detect water quality problems

• Direct potable reuse of purified recycled water without reverse osmosis

• Electrodialysis technology to recover resources from desalination brine

The presentation will be followed by a discussion about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving water innovation space.

Schedule:

Dinner: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Speaker

Dr. Peter Fiske is the founder and executive director of the National Alliance for Water Innovation and the Director of the Water-Energy Resilience Research Institute at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.

He is a seasoned executive with more than 2 decades of experience leading technology organizations and initiatives across industries such as Water, Renewable Energy, Defense, and Natural Resources. He has successfully commercialized several technologies including Reactive Atom Plasma (RAP) processing for optics and semiconductor manufacturing, biomimicry-inspired high-efficiency fluid mixing and process control technology (PAX Water) and has served as a board member or advisor to a number of technology start-ups. As CEO of PAX Water Technologies, he led the development, marketing and sales of three lines of premium process control technologies for the municipal water market, maintaining unusually high gross margins in a cost-sensitive industry with stiff competition. Under his leadership, his team of talented industry outsiders won several major industry awards for advertising and design, and maintained profitable growth of >20% per year, culminating in the acquisition of the company in January 2017 in an all-cash transaction. But he is most proud of the many talented professionals he has had the opportunity to recruit and coach throughout his career.

Dr. Fiske is also a nationally-recognized author and lecturer, teaching innovation, entrepreneurship and personal career strategy to scientists and engineers in industry and research. He is a regular contributor to Nature and a past columnist for Science. His articles have also appeared in The New Scientist. Dr. Fiske is the author of Put Your Science to WORK!, a widely-read career strategy guide for early-career scientists and engineers. He is a frequent keynote speaker and lecturer at leading research universities such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Caltech and has given his acclaimed 2-hour workshop to over 25,000 scientists and engineers in the US, Europe and the Middle East. 

Dr. Fiske earned a BA in Geology and BSE in Civil Engineering from Princeton in 1988, a PhD in Geochemistry and Materials Science from Stanford in 1993, and an MBA from UC Berkeley in 2002.

Moderator 

Antone K. Jain is an environmental engineer with two decades of experience in leading initiatives, designing infrastructure, and advancing knowledge to protect public health and unlock sustainable growth.

At Apple from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Jain led Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives across a global portfolio. He managed Apple’s EHS Due Diligence and Engineering Program to assess and mitigate impactful risks in real estate and company acquisitions, led the Safe Water Program to protect water quality during the pandemic-induced global facilities shutdowns, and spearheaded the COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Pilot, pioneering new methods to monitor safety and inform Return-to-Office decisions.

Prior to Apple, Mr. Jain held engineering and research roles at EKI Environment & Water, the University of Michigan, Protech Services, and MIT.  He is a Professional Engineer in California and earned ScB and ScM degrees in Environmental Engineering from MIT.

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clubadmin@mitcnc.org

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Buy Tickets Direct Princeton Garden Theater Online (Recommended) or @Box Office	MIT Club of Princeton Members Only Promo Code Use with the General Admission option Join or Renew Here

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PrincetonHelp@alum.mit.edu

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Buy Tickets Direct Princeton Garden Theater Online (Recommended) or @Box Office	MIT Club of Princeton Members Only Promo Code Use with the General Admission option Join or Renew Here

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MIT Alumni Club of Princeton

1975 - 2025

Join us for our

 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Featuring the exquisite flavors, crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients by Princeton's premier Italian Restaurant

 La Mezzaluna: A Taste of Italy

5:00 - 7:00 PM, May 23rd, 2025

at the

D&R Greenway's

Johnson Education Center

1 Preservation Place, Princeton

*Seating is limited

Immediately followed by a special guest appearance and keynote by celebrated journalist and author

Sylvia Nasar

A Pulitzer finalist and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography,  the book was adapted into a 2001 film that received four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The powerful, dramatic biography of math genius John Nash, who overcame serious mental illness and schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize.

“How could you, a mathematician, believe that extraterrestrials were sending you messages?” asked the Harvard visitor to the West Virginian with movie-star looks and Olympian manner.

“Because the ideas I had about supernatural beings came to me the same way my mathematical ideas did,” came the answer. “So I took them seriously.”

Thus begins the true story of John Nash, the intensely human drama of a mathematical genius who, early in life, made an astonishing discovery and stood on the brink of international acclaim when he slipped into madness.

Thanks to the selflessness of his devoted wife, Alicia, and the loyalty of the mathematics community, Nash emerged after decades of a ghostlike existence to win a Nobel Prize for triggering the game theory revolution.

Sylvia Nasar’s now-classic biography, which inspired an Academy Award-winning movie, is a drama about the mystery of the human mind, triumph over adversity, and the healing power of love.

"A Beautiful Mind" on Audible, Kindle, and Hardcover

Sylvia Nasar was a New York Times economics correspondent from 1991 to 1999 and the first John H. and L. Knight Professor of Journalism at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.  Nasar broke the story of John Forbes Nash Jr. in the New York Times and achieved international acclaim for her epic biographical study, A Beautiful Mind.  Her biography of Nash, a mathematician, game theorist, and winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics, won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A drama about the mystery of the human mind in three acts, A Beautiful Mind inspired the eponymous Academy Award-winning movie by Ron Howard.    Nasar followed up this triumph with 'The Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius', a sweeping history of the development of modern economics. Sylvia Nasar grew up in Germany and Turkey, the daughter of a German mother and Uzbek father who served as the CIA station chief in Ankara. Nasar's work has appeared in the New Yorker, BusinessWeek, the New York Times Book Review, and numerous other publications.

Contact

MartyMcGowan@alum.mit.edu