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Learn More 2025-05-01 22:00:00 2025-05-02 00:00:00 UTC 1st Thursday Happy Hour! 2025-0501 Come meet with fellow alumni/ae at our monthly happy hours on the 1st Thursday of every month!   Club of Princeton ToshiAbe1@mac.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 

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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,

 

 

 

Learn More 2025-05-20 17:00:00 2025-05-20 19:30:00 UTC Sitting dinner with MIT Nobel Prize 2023 Prof Moungi Bawendi 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,       Club of France

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Dear Alumni,

Invitation to the HumAIn Salon: Exploring AI, People, and the Future of Work

We are pleased to invite you the 4th edition of our NEW AI event : the HumAIn Salon. This is a recurring series of human-size in-person events dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, human factors, including the future of work. This intimate gathering (~30p max)  will occur every one to two months, bringing together a small group of participants for in-depth discussions on these critical topics.

Theme: “HumAIn Intelligence: AI, People, and the Future of Work”
Format: Serial meetups featuring a blend of expert presentations and interactive exchanges
Salon Host : Léa Peersman, MIT Sloan graduate, researcher, founder of HI Lab,
Guest Speakers: Every session will feature a guest speaker from the fields of AI research, cognitive sciences, sociology, and startups, sparking the discussions and guiding our exploration.

This is a conference where we expect you to participate and share your vision! The HumAIn Salon is a collaborative forum where every voice matters, and your insights are critical to shaping our understanding of the intersection between AI and human experiences.

Join us for an engaging discussion and dinner 

We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching and thought-provoking series.

Specific Mar 25th Event Details:

Date: 25 March 2025
Time: 19:30 – 22:30
Venue: Restaurant Vauban, facing Les Invalides, 7th arrondissement, Paris

Guest Speakers:

• Clement Duhart — Clément Duhart currently serves as the Director of Strategy and Innovation at IONIS Education Group (https://www.ionis-group.com/). From 2018 to 2024, he led the Institute for Future Technologies (IFT), after founding it in 2019. Within this institute, he also headed the Artificial Lives research group, focusing on Human-Machine interfaces, mixed realities, and swarm robotics. With a solid foundation in embedded systems engineering, Clément holds a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from the Sorbonne and earned his doctorate in computer science from the University of Le Havre in 2016. Clément's career trajectory shifted towards deep learning after his initial work in the Internet of Things and large-scale mesh wireless sensor networks. In 2015, he embarked on a collaborative venture with MIT Medialab, starting as a visiting student and later becoming a postdoc and research scientist. During this time, he contributed to the Tidmarsh project, which is dedicated to restoring industrial wastelands in wetlands. His responsibilities included developing deep learning and wireless sensor network technologies to capture dynamic changes in environmental and wildlife parameters. The ultimate goal was to construct a tele-presence reality, aiding restoration practitioners and fostering public engagement through innovative tools.

This session will explore the core question:
“Rethinking Resilience: Fostering Ingenuity in a World of Crises and AI”

 

In a world facing crises on every level—wars in Europe, climate change — are we, as a Nation, truly prepared to become resilient? Is our generation ready to invent in a world without abundance? To create using only what is available?

In the era of Artificial Intelligence, what is the defining value of humanity? Is it not creativity, the ability to invent, to be ingenious, to think outside the box? We think through our bodies, our space, our emotions. Our perception is the key to our ability to evolve by acting upon the world—it forces us to confront reality and, therefore, compels us to invent.

I deeply believe that, given the current context, we must rethink our societies — from a model of hyper-specialization of skills to a world of well-rounded individuals. This shift has already begun through the widespread adoption of soft skills training for better collective living. Today, it is time to train our future generations of engineers to become modern-day MacGyvers.

Over an informal dinner, Clement and Lea will share their vision and let us exchange and share.

Registration: To attend, you only pay for your dinner (3 course-meal) - please register on the MIT website. Limited Seating the dinner is at 55€ and you pay forward to reserve your seat  - We'll refund you if you cannot attend and tell us upfront.

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion.

Best regards,

 

Lea Peersman and Frédéric Hannoyer

MIT CdF Board member & MIT CdF President

 

 

Learn More 2025-05-22 17:30:00 2025-05-22 17:30:00 UTC HumAIn Salon #4: Clement Duhart: Rethinking Resilience Dear Alumni, Invitation to the HumAIn Salon: Exploring AI, People, and the Future of Work We are pleased to invite you the 4th edition of our NEW AI event : the HumAIn Salon. This is a recurring series of human-size in-person events dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, human factors, including the future of work. This intimate gathering (~30p max)  will occur every one to two months, bringing together a small group of participants for in-depth discussions on these critical topics. Theme: “HumAIn Intelligence: AI, People, and the Future of Work”Format: Serial meetups featuring a blend of expert presentations and interactive exchangesSalon Host : Léa Peersman, MIT Sloan graduate, researcher, founder of HI Lab,Guest Speakers: Every session will feature a guest speaker from the fields of AI research, cognitive sciences, sociology, and startups, sparking the discussions and guiding our exploration. This is a conference where we expect you to participate and share your vision! The HumAIn Salon is a collaborative forum where every voice matters, and your insights are critical to shaping our understanding of the intersection between AI and human experiences. Join us for an engaging discussion and dinner  We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching and thought-provoking series. Specific Mar 25th Event Details: Date: 25 March 2025Time: 19:30 – 22:30Venue: Restaurant Vauban, facing Les Invalides, 7th arrondissement, Paris Guest Speakers: Clement Duhart — Clément Duhart currently serves as the Director of Strategy and Innovation at IONIS Education Group (https://www.ionis-group.com/). From 2018 to 2024, he led the Institute for Future Technologies (IFT), after founding it in 2019. Within this institute, he also headed the Artificial Lives research group, focusing on Human-Machine interfaces, mixed realities, and swarm robotics. With a solid foundation in embedded systems engineering, Clément holds a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from the Sorbonne and earned his doctorate in computer science from the University of Le Havre in 2016. Clément's career trajectory shifted towards deep learning after his initial work in the Internet of Things and large-scale mesh wireless sensor networks. In 2015, he embarked on a collaborative venture with MIT Medialab, starting as a visiting student and later becoming a postdoc and research scientist. During this time, he contributed to the Tidmarsh project, which is dedicated to restoring industrial wastelands in wetlands. His responsibilities included developing deep learning and wireless sensor network technologies to capture dynamic changes in environmental and wildlife parameters. The ultimate goal was to construct a tele-presence reality, aiding restoration practitioners and fostering public engagement through innovative tools. This session will explore the core question:“Rethinking Resilience: Fostering Ingenuity in a World of Crises and AI”   In a world facing crises on every level—wars in Europe, climate change — are we, as a Nation, truly prepared to become resilient? Is our generation ready to invent in a world without abundance? To create using only what is available? In the era of Artificial Intelligence, what is the defining value of humanity? Is it not creativity, the ability to invent, to be ingenious, to think outside the box? We think through our bodies, our space, our emotions. Our perception is the key to our ability to evolve by acting upon the world—it forces us to confront reality and, therefore, compels us to invent. I deeply believe that, given the current context, we must rethink our societies — from a model of hyper-specialization of skills to a world of well-rounded individuals. This shift has already begun through the widespread adoption of soft skills training for better collective living. Today, it is time to train our future generations of engineers to become modern-day MacGyvers. Over an informal dinner, Clement and Lea will share their vision and let us exchange and share. Registration: To attend, you only pay for your dinner (3 course-meal) - please register on the MIT website. Limited Seating the dinner is at 55€ and you pay forward to reserve your seat  - We'll refund you if you cannot attend and tell us upfront. We look forward to your participation in this important discussion. Best regards,   Lea Peersman and Frédéric Hannoyer MIT CdF Board member & MIT CdF President     Club of France

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We look forward to welcoming you at our 2025 Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt!

We are offering this year's AGM as a hybrid event; while we are looking forward to networking with you in person, the Saturday program is also open for online participation for those who cannot make it to Frankfurt. 

High-level agenda

Friday, May 23rd

• 14:00 Exclusive tour of the Deutsche Bahn ICE Maintenance Facility at Werk Griesheim (optional) 
• 16:00 Transfer to hotels, arrival of latecomers, and check-in / refresh 
• 18:30 Informal dinner at "Zu den 12 Aposteln" on personal tabs (optional) 

Saturday, May 24th 

• 9:00 General Assembly, MIT Club of Germany (for club members only; please see separate "Tagesordnung" (in German)) at Flemings Selection Frankfurt City 
• 10:00 Registration (for all other attendees) at Flemings Selection Frankfurt City 
• 11:00 Insights 
  • Welcome words 
  • Impulse speech: Prof. Dr. Moritz Helmstädter, Max-Planck-Institute for Advanced Brain Research
• 12:00 Buffet lunch and networking 
• 13:30 MIT alumni workshop 
  • Keynote address(es) 
  • Working sessions: Alumni initiatives in support of MIT and transatlantic relations
• 16:00 Guided tour of Frankfurt
• 17:30 Break / rest 
• 19:00 Drinks reception at Restaurant Margarete 
• 20:00 Club dinner at Restaurant Margarete 
• 22:30 Night clubbing (spontaneous crowd dynamics) 

Sunday, May 25th

• 10:00 Cultural program exhibition / walk
  • Exhibition "Aufbruch und Wandel - das neue Frankfurt und die Gegenwart" at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (optional) 
  • Alternative: walk along the Main Riverbank with strawberries and Sekt
• 12:00 Light lunch at Oosten Frankfurt on personal tabs (optional) 
• 14:00 End / individual departures

We recommend reserving your hotel rooms at: 

• Flemings Selection Frankfurt City, Eschenheimer Tor 2 60318 Frankfurt 
• The Moxy Frankfurt City Center, Thurn-Und-Taxis-Platz 8, 60313 Frankfurt
• The Residence Inn Frankfurt City, Center Stiftstraße 43, 60313 Frankfurt 

Rooms for the Marriott family Moxy and Residence Inn hotels were available through at least April 23rd via a contingent; contingent rates may still be available. Book your group rate for MIT Club of Germany

If you'd like to stay somewhere else, we recommend you make sure to book as soon as possible as hotels will fill up and become more expensive as the event draws closer. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Frankfurt, we would suggest avoiding the area close to the Hauptbahnhof. 

For the foodies among you, we have coordinated with top local restaurants, for example: 

• Margarete: "In the heart of Frankfurt's Old Town, right near the Römer and surrounded by museums and galleries, lies Margarete – a place characterized by urban flair and warm hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: We want you to have a great time with us! Whether as guests in the bistro or enjoying a five-course menu in the restaurant, while shopping in the Magazin, or when planning your event with us." (Credit: Margarete website) 
• Oosten Realwirtschaft am Main: "‘Fooding am Main’ combines high-quality food with a modern, cultural lifestyle. In the centre of Frankfurt, we are creating a unique environment where innovative cuisine, local ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere come together. It is an invitation to experience and celebrate culinary delights in all their facets." (Credit: Oosten website) 

Frankfurt is a vibrant city with plenty to do for everyone. If you have time in Frankfurt beyond the AGM, perhaps one or more of the following may be of interest to you:  

• The Senckenberg Natural History Museum has been highly recommended by one of our alums for both adults and children 
• If the Senckenberg isn't quite your style, you have 38 more museums to choose from -- all part of the Museumsufer Frankfurt (although not all are directly on the riverbank) representing nationally and internationally important museums and art galleries  
• Römerberg, the heart of the medieval "Altstadt" is always worth a visit, even though the beautiful half-timber buildings you view today are mostly reconstructed
• Palmengarten, the Frankfurt Botanical Garden, is likely to be an exceptional draw with the typically-mild temperatures of late May  

Please purchase your AGM tickets as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, May 18th.

If you plan to attend any or all of the optional events, please make sure to add the items to your reservation as well: 

• Friday, 14:00: Tour of the Deutsche Bahn ICE Maintenance Facility
• Friday, 18:30: Informal dinner at "Zu den 12 Aposteln" on personal tabs (optional) 
• Sunday, 10:00: Exhibition "Aufbruch und Wandel - das neue Frankfurt und die Gegenwart" at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum 
• Sunday, 10:00 alternative: Walk along the Main Riverbank with strawberries and Sekt
• Sunday, 12:00: Light lunch at Oosten Frankfurt on personal tabs 

Please see the attached PDF for more details on the event.

Contact

wolfgang.ungerer@mit-club.de

Learn More 2025-05-23 12:00:00 2025-05-25 12:00:00 UTC MIT Club of Germany AGM 2025 in Frankfurt We look forward to welcoming you at our 2025 Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt! We are offering this year's AGM as a hybrid event; while we are looking forward to networking with you in person, the Saturday program is also open for online participation for those who cannot make it to Frankfurt.  High-level agenda Friday, May 23rd 14:00 Exclusive tour of the Deutsche Bahn ICE Maintenance Facility at Werk Griesheim (optional)  16:00 Transfer to hotels, arrival of latecomers, and check-in / refresh  18:30 Informal dinner at "Zu den 12 Aposteln" on personal tabs (optional)  Saturday, May 24th  9:00 General Assembly, MIT Club of Germany (for club members only; please see separate "Tagesordnung" (in German)) at Flemings Selection Frankfurt City  10:00 Registration (for all other attendees) at Flemings Selection Frankfurt City  11:00 Insights  Welcome words  Impulse speech: Prof. Dr. Moritz Helmstädter, Max-Planck-Institute for Advanced Brain Research 12:00 Buffet lunch and networking  13:30 MIT alumni workshop  Keynote address(es)  Working sessions: Alumni initiatives in support of MIT and transatlantic relations 16:00 Guided tour of Frankfurt 17:30 Break / rest  19:00 Drinks reception at Restaurant Margarete  20:00 Club dinner at Restaurant Margarete  22:30 Night clubbing (spontaneous crowd dynamics)  Sunday, May 25th 10:00 Cultural program exhibition / walk Exhibition "Aufbruch und Wandel - das neue Frankfurt und die Gegenwart" at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (optional)  Alternative: walk along the Main Riverbank with strawberries and Sekt 12:00 Light lunch at Oosten Frankfurt on personal tabs (optional)  14:00 End / individual departures We recommend reserving your hotel rooms at:  Flemings Selection Frankfurt City, Eschenheimer Tor 2 60318 Frankfurt  The Moxy Frankfurt City Center, Thurn-Und-Taxis-Platz 8, 60313 Frankfurt The Residence Inn Frankfurt City, Center Stiftstraße 43, 60313 Frankfurt  Rooms for the Marriott family Moxy and Residence Inn hotels were available through at least April 23rd via a contingent; contingent rates may still be available. Book your group rate for MIT Club of Germany If you'd like to stay somewhere else, we recommend you make sure to book as soon as possible as hotels will fill up and become more expensive as the event draws closer. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Frankfurt, we would suggest avoiding the area close to the Hauptbahnhof.  For the foodies among you, we have coordinated with top local restaurants, for example:  Margarete: "In the heart of Frankfurt's Old Town, right near the Römer and surrounded by museums and galleries, lies Margarete – a place characterized by urban flair and warm hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: We want you to have a great time with us! Whether as guests in the bistro or enjoying a five-course menu in the restaurant, while shopping in the Magazin, or when planning your event with us." (Credit: Margarete website)  Oosten Realwirtschaft am Main: "‘Fooding am Main’ combines high-quality food with a modern, cultural lifestyle. In the centre of Frankfurt, we are creating a unique environment where innovative cuisine, local ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere come together. It is an invitation to experience and celebrate culinary delights in all their facets." (Credit: Oosten website)  Frankfurt is a vibrant city with plenty to do for everyone. If you have time in Frankfurt beyond the AGM, perhaps one or more of the following may be of interest to you:   The Senckenberg Natural History Museum has been highly recommended by one of our alums for both adults and children  If the Senckenberg isn't quite your style, you have 38 more museums to choose from -- all part of the Museumsufer Frankfurt (although not all are directly on the riverbank) representing nationally and internationally important museums and art galleries   Römerberg, the heart of the medieval "Altstadt" is always worth a visit, even though the beautiful half-timber buildings you view today are mostly reconstructed Palmengarten, the Frankfurt Botanical Garden, is likely to be an exceptional draw with the typically-mild temperatures of late May   Please purchase your AGM tickets as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, May 18th. If you plan to attend any or all of the optional events, please make sure to add the items to your reservation as well:  Friday, 14:00: Tour of the Deutsche Bahn ICE Maintenance Facility Friday, 18:30: Informal dinner at "Zu den 12 Aposteln" on personal tabs (optional)  Sunday, 10:00: Exhibition "Aufbruch und Wandel - das neue Frankfurt und die Gegenwart" at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum  Sunday, 10:00 alternative: Walk along the Main Riverbank with strawberries and Sekt Sunday, 12:00: Light lunch at Oosten Frankfurt on personal tabs  Please see the attached PDF for more details on the event. Club of Germany wolfgang.ungerer@mit-club.de

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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

Learn More 2025-05-23 21:00:00 2025-05-23 23:00:00 UTC 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner 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. Club of Princeton MartyMcGowan@alum.mit.edu

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MIT Alumni Club of Princeton

50th Anniversary Keynote Speaker

A Beautiful Mind author

Sylvia Nasar

'John Nash at MIT'

Sylvia Nasar was a New York Times economics correspondent and John H. and L. Knight Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is best known for her biographical book of John Forbes Nash Jr., A Beautiful Mind. Nasar broke John Nash's story in the New York Times. Her biography of Nash, A Beautiful Mind, 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.

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Learn More 2025-05-23 23:00:00 2025-05-24 01:00:00 UTC 50th Anniversary Keynote - Sylvia Nasar: John Nash at MIT MIT Alumni Club of Princeton 50th Anniversary Keynote Speaker A Beautiful Mind author Sylvia Nasar 'John Nash at MIT' Sylvia Nasar was a New York Times economics correspondent and John H. and L. Knight Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is best known for her biographical book of John Forbes Nash Jr., A Beautiful Mind. Nasar broke John Nash's story in the New York Times. Her biography of Nash, A Beautiful Mind, 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. Club of Princeton PrincetonHelp@alum.mit.edu

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Learn More 2025-06-12 16:30:00 2025-06-12 20:00:00 UTC AUC Annual Embassy Reception and Summer Cocktail 2025 The American University Clubs of France (AUC) is pleased to invite you to its Annual Embassy Reception and Summer Cocktail on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to join us for the American University Clubs of France's Annual Embassy Reception and Summer Cocktail on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the historic Hôtel Talleyrand. Your presence will contribute to the success and festivity of this AUC signature event. Location: Hôtel Talleyrand, 2 Rue Saint-Florentin, 75001 Paris Time:  The entrance will be only be between 18:30 to 19:30. Our cocktail with Champagne and aperitif will begin at 19:00 and will end at 22:00. There will be a welcome speech at 19:00. Security Information: Please remember to bring a valid picture ID with you (Passport or Carte d'Identité only). Your ID is mandatory to enter the reception and admission is by guest list only. All attendees must be on the guest list. For security reasons, the entrance will only be between 18:30 to 19:30. Please do not bring laptop computers. Registration ends Monday June 2nd at midnight, or when tickets sell out. https://www.helloasso.com/associations/auc-france/evenements/auc-annual-embassy-reception-and-summer-cocktail-2025 Please note that the Hôtel de Talleyrand is a spectacular example of a late 18th-century Parisian mansion. We thank you in advance to take great care of its environment, floors, walls, and furniture. We are looking forward to seeing you soon! The AUC Board with the support of the Embassy of the United States of America in France --- Please note that ticket sales are final and no refunds are possible. Thank you for your understanding. By registering for this event, you consent to the AUC sharing your details with the AUC Member Presidents of Alumni Clubs for the sole purpose of coordinating and contacting you in relation to this event. By registering for this event you agree to be filmed or photographed with materials that may be used by the AUC on social media and in the promotion of its activities. Club of France

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MIT Club of Princeton's

Book Club

Wednesday, June 18th

The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose

and the Cost of Genius

 

Goodreads

 

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MartyMcGowan@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-06-18 22:00:00 2025-06-19 00:00:00 UTC The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose & the Cost of Genius MIT Club of Princeton's Book Club Wednesday, June 18th The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose and the Cost of Genius   The first biography of the dazzling and painful life of Nobel Prize–winning physicist Roger Penrose As a little boy, Roger Penrose and his father discovered a sundial in a clearing behind their home. In that machine made of light, shadow, and time, six-year-old Roger discovered a “world behind the world” of transcendently beautiful geometry, beginning a journey toward becoming one of the world’s most influential mathematicians, philosophers, and physicists.In the years to come, Penrose earned a Nobel Prize, a knighthood, and dozens of other prestigious honors. He proved the limitations of general relativity, and he set a new agenda for theoretical physics. However, as Patchen Barss documents in The Impossible Man, success came at a price. Penrose’s longing for knowledge was matched only by his inability to understand those around him, and he struggled to connect with friends, family, and especially the women in his life. His final years have been spent alone with his research, intentionally cut off from the people who loved him.Erudite and deeply moving, The Impossible Man intimately depicts the relationship between Penrose the scientist and Roger the human being. It reveals the tragic cost—to himself and those closest to him—of Roger Penrose’s extraordinary life.  Goodreads   Club of Princeton MartyMcGowan@alum.mit.edu

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We will be meeting in October 2025 in Prague during the Signal Festival: https://www.signalfestival.com/en/

For those of you who haven't experienced Signal yet -- it's a digital and creative culture festival. Combining contemporary visual art, urban space, and modern technology, Signal is the most-attended cultural event in the Czech Republic. 

More information on the event, including agenda and hotel contingent, to come soon. Please stay tuned! 

If you're interested in receiving email updates as registration opens, please select the pre-registration ticket so that we can keep you informed. 

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events@mit-club.de

Learn More 2025-10-16 14:00:00 2025-10-19 13:00:00 UTC MIT Club of Germany at the Prague Signal Festival 2025 We will be meeting in October 2025 in Prague during the Signal Festival: https://www.signalfestival.com/en/ For those of you who haven't experienced Signal yet -- it's a digital and creative culture festival. Combining contemporary visual art, urban space, and modern technology, Signal is the most-attended cultural event in the Czech Republic.  More information on the event, including agenda and hotel contingent, to come soon. Please stay tuned!  If you're interested in receiving email updates as registration opens, please select the pre-registration ticket so that we can keep you informed.  Club of Germany events@mit-club.de