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Contact

javierh@alumni.princeton.edu

Learn More 2025-05-02 00:00:00 2025-05-02 03:00:00 UTC Ivy+ Happy Hour May 2025   Ivy Plus Happy Hour hosted by Princeton Club of San Diego Please join the Princeton  Club of San Diego and Ivy+ Friends for a Happy Hour at Harland Brewing in One Paseo in Del Mar.  No need to register. Just show up.  Meet out back, weather permitting.   Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Harland Brewing in One Paseo3718 Paseo Place, Suite 1300 Del Mar, CA 92130 https://harlandbeer.com/Contact: Javier Hernandez, Princeton Club, javierh@alumni.princeton.edu Club of San Diego javierh@alumni.princeton.edu

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Join us Saturday Morning at 8:30 am for a hike through our local gem,  Torrey Pines State Preserve. 

Parking in the Preserve on weekends is $20, so we will use free street parking at 11101 N Torrey Pines Place, in the Science Park Area. 

We will walk along the golf course into the Preserve. 

We will walk down the South Fork Trail and Broken Hill Trail down to the Beach. 

There is a low tide a 9:49 AM so we should be able to walk onto the sand. 

We will walk up the Beach trail, visit the Lodge and head back to our cars.

Refreshments will be supplied by the MIT Club of San Diego after the walk. 

There are port a potties available at the top of the beach trail. 

Sorry, but dogs are not allowed. 

Walking to the Guy Fleming Trail will be an option available for those not eager to climb the 357 foot hill. 

NOTE: There will not be an MIT Club walking event in June due to a conflict with the MIT Club Annual Picnic. Please attend the picnic.

There will not be an MIT Club walking event in July due to a conflict with Independence Day Weekend.

There should be an walking event Saturday August 2nd.  

 

Contact

james.amberg@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-03 15:30:00 2025-05-03 17:47:00 UTC Torrey Pines State Preserve - MIT Club of San Diego Walking Group Join us Saturday Morning at 8:30 am for a hike through our local gem,  Torrey Pines State Preserve.  Parking in the Preserve on weekends is $20, so we will use free street parking at 11101 N Torrey Pines Place, in the Science Park Area.  We will walk along the golf course into the Preserve.  We will walk down the South Fork Trail and Broken Hill Trail down to the Beach.  There is a low tide a 9:49 AM so we should be able to walk onto the sand.  We will walk up the Beach trail, visit the Lodge and head back to our cars. Refreshments will be supplied by the MIT Club of San Diego after the walk.  There are port a potties available at the top of the beach trail.  Sorry, but dogs are not allowed.  Walking to the Guy Fleming Trail will be an option available for those not eager to climb the 357 foot hill.  NOTE: There will not be an MIT Club walking event in June due to a conflict with the MIT Club Annual Picnic. Please attend the picnic. There will not be an MIT Club walking event in July due to a conflict with Independence Day Weekend. There should be an walking event Saturday August 2nd.     Club of San Diego james.amberg@alum.mit.edu

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Penn Club of San Diego presents an Ivy Plus "Book Talk"  for the debut novel "Memory Weavers" with Penn Nursing Alumnae and Author Muffy Walker MSN MBA 

May 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
La Jolla Branch Library Community Room

The Penn Club of San Diego is thrilled to host a Book Talk and Q&A with local author and Penn Nursing alumna, Muffy Walker. Join fellow Ivy Alumni for an engaging discussion on the journey of writing a debut novel, navigating the publishing world, and exploring key excerpts from her book. Muffy Walker will share how her extensive experience as a psychiatric nurse inspired her to craft a compelling work of fiction infused with real-world themes. The conversation will delve into mental health issues, genome sequencing, and more. The evening will conclude with an interactive audience discussion panel. More about the novel here.

Please RSVP to pennclubsd@gmail.com

 

About the author Muffy Walker

Muffy Walker was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, PA. In 1983, Walker graduated with a Master's of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She worked in the mental health field for over 18 years until she moved to California when she obtained her MBA with a focus in marketing from the University of California-Irvine.

Walker has owned several companies both for and not for profit and is the co- founder of International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF). She has served on the Board for the American Brain Coalition, Advisory Council for Children's Mental Health Network, Editorial Board for bp Magazine, and the Community Engagement Task Force for International Society for Bipolar Disorders and was Co-Chair for the launch of World Bipolar Day.

Walker has dedicated over three decades of her life championing the education of the public about mental illness and has won numerous awards for her advocacy work including the National Council Behavioral Health IMPACT Award, the International Society for Bipolar Disorder’s most highly coveted Mogens Schou Award, Salvation Army Woman of Dedication, YWCA Visionary Award, YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN Award), Leonard Simpson Women Who Give Back Award, and the Emily Bagnall Philanthropy Award.

She has written extensively on mental health topics, contributing chapters, guides, and newspaper articles to the field. Now, she is channeling that experience into writing fiction, weaving together her professional expertise and personal passions to create stories that entertain while offering insights into complex, real-world issues. Her debut novel, Memory Weavers, published by Koehler Books launches April 8. Her goal is to educate readers in a way that feels natural, engaging, and thought-provoking.

When not writing, Walker loves exploring exotic destinations, savoring decadent chocolate desserts, and spending time with her dogs. She is also an avid pickleball player and enjoys the strategy and fun of Mah Jong.

Contact

pennclubsd@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-05-06 01:00:00 2025-05-06 03:00:00 UTC Ivy+ Book Talk: "Memory Weavers" by Muffy Walker, MSN MBA  Penn Club of San Diego presents an Ivy Plus "Book Talk"  for the debut novel "Memory Weavers" with Penn Nursing Alumnae and Author Muffy Walker MSN MBA  May 5, 20256:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.La Jolla Branch Library Community Room The Penn Club of San Diego is thrilled to host a Book Talk and Q&A with local author and Penn Nursing alumna, Muffy Walker. Join fellow Ivy Alumni for an engaging discussion on the journey of writing a debut novel, navigating the publishing world, and exploring key excerpts from her book. Muffy Walker will share how her extensive experience as a psychiatric nurse inspired her to craft a compelling work of fiction infused with real-world themes. The conversation will delve into mental health issues, genome sequencing, and more. The evening will conclude with an interactive audience discussion panel. More about the novel here. Please RSVP to pennclubsd@gmail.com   About the author Muffy Walker Muffy Walker was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, PA. In 1983, Walker graduated with a Master's of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She worked in the mental health field for over 18 years until she moved to California when she obtained her MBA with a focus in marketing from the University of California-Irvine. Walker has owned several companies both for and not for profit and is the co- founder of International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF). She has served on the Board for the American Brain Coalition, Advisory Council for Children's Mental Health Network, Editorial Board for bp Magazine, and the Community Engagement Task Force for International Society for Bipolar Disorders and was Co-Chair for the launch of World Bipolar Day. Walker has dedicated over three decades of her life championing the education of the public about mental illness and has won numerous awards for her advocacy work including the National Council Behavioral Health IMPACT Award, the International Society for Bipolar Disorder’s most highly coveted Mogens Schou Award, Salvation Army Woman of Dedication, YWCA Visionary Award, YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN Award), Leonard Simpson Women Who Give Back Award, and the Emily Bagnall Philanthropy Award. She has written extensively on mental health topics, contributing chapters, guides, and newspaper articles to the field. Now, she is channeling that experience into writing fiction, weaving together her professional expertise and personal passions to create stories that entertain while offering insights into complex, real-world issues. Her debut novel, Memory Weavers, published by Koehler Books launches April 8. Her goal is to educate readers in a way that feels natural, engaging, and thought-provoking. When not writing, Walker loves exploring exotic destinations, savoring decadent chocolate desserts, and spending time with her dogs. She is also an avid pickleball player and enjoys the strategy and fun of Mah Jong. Club of San Diego pennclubsd@gmail.com

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Want to learn to salsa & bachata while meeting fellow alumni? Join MIT10 for a Thursday night bachata class followed by social dancing at Cielo Rooftop Lounge (*Trying a new venue!*) on May 8! All levels welcome, the lessons are very beginner friendly!

There is a $15 cover fee (paid at the door), which covers the class and open social dance afterwards. There will be bar service. Parking is available on the street and garages downtown nearby the venue.

Plan to meet outside the door at 6:45 pm. We'll wait there as a group and go up before class starts at 7:00 pm. If you're running late just meet us inside (5th floor). After the 1-hour class there will be social dancing until late, so stay as long as you want to dance!

If you have trouble finding us, send me an email and I'll let you know where we are.

Contact

cmll@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-09 01:45:00 2025-05-09 04:00:00 UTC MIT10 Salsa & Bachata Night Want to learn to salsa & bachata while meeting fellow alumni? Join MIT10 for a Thursday night bachata class followed by social dancing at Cielo Rooftop Lounge (*Trying a new venue!*) on May 8! All levels welcome, the lessons are very beginner friendly! There is a $15 cover fee (paid at the door), which covers the class and open social dance afterwards. There will be bar service. Parking is available on the street and garages downtown nearby the venue. Plan to meet outside the door at 6:45 pm. We'll wait there as a group and go up before class starts at 7:00 pm. If you're running late just meet us inside (5th floor). After the 1-hour class there will be social dancing until late, so stay as long as you want to dance! If you have trouble finding us, send me an email and I'll let you know where we are. Club of San Diego cmll@alum.mit.edu

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 Botanical Garden Tour

 

Led by Deborah Jeanne Hirsch, Van Vleck House and Garden Management Committee Member

 

$20 Members. $25 non-members and guests.  Children to 16 free.

Adult capacity: 30 persons. 

Contact

lposter@catalyx.com

Learn More 2025-05-10 17:30:00 2025-05-10 19:00:00 UTC Van Vleck Garden Event  Botanical Garden Tour   Led by Deborah Jeanne Hirsch, Van Vleck House and Garden Management Committee Member   $20 Members. $25 non-members and guests.  Children to 16 free. Adult capacity: 30 persons.  Club of Northern New Jersey lposter@catalyx.com

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 Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty

performed by The State Ballet of Ukraine at the Balboa Theater

Sunday May 11, 2pm

Witness the captivating performance by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine as they tell the story of Princess Aurora, cursed to a century-long slumber by the evil fairy Carabosse. With lavish sets, hand-painted scenery, exquisite costumes designed by the most talented artists of Ukraine, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this production promises an unforgettable experience. Led by a cast of world-class dancers, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's artistry and flawless execution will transport you into a world of wonder and magic.

Please drop us a quick note HERE if you plan to attend so we can look out for you.

 

Contact

alexseev@sdsu.edu

Learn More 2025-05-11 21:00:00 2025-05-11 23:00:00 UTC Ivy+ State Ballet of Ukraine performs Sleeping Beauty  Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty performed by The State Ballet of Ukraine at the Balboa Theater Sunday May 11, 2pm Witness the captivating performance by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine as they tell the story of Princess Aurora, cursed to a century-long slumber by the evil fairy Carabosse. With lavish sets, hand-painted scenery, exquisite costumes designed by the most talented artists of Ukraine, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this production promises an unforgettable experience. Led by a cast of world-class dancers, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's artistry and flawless execution will transport you into a world of wonder and magic. Please drop us a quick note HERE if you plan to attend so we can look out for you.   Club of San Diego alexseev@sdsu.edu

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MIT Club of Northern NJ

Annual Dinner

 

One randomly chosen NNJ MIT Club member at the meeting will receive a $100 cash prize. If you are not yet a club member and are coming to the meeting, you should join the Club here before May 15!

Schedule:

6:00pm  Cocktail Reception (cash bar)
7:00pm  Three course dinner 
8:15pm  Dr. Emily Carter's presentation followed by questions from attendees

Location:  Newark Marriott hotel at the Newark Liberty Airport

Price:

$70 - MIT Club members and their guests
$85 - All others

Free Hotel Parking included! (Parking ticket handed out during the meeting)

 

*I acknowledge and understand that: (i) I am not required to participate in this event; (ii) my participation is voluntary and at my sole risk; and (iii) I am responsible for my own protection against Covid-19, including, without limitation, following all health and safety protocols communicated to me or posted at the event venue.

Contact

robin.brystra@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-05-15 22:00:00 2025-05-15 22:00:00 UTC 2025 Annual Dinner Meeting - MIT Alumni Club of Northern NJ MIT Club of Northern NJ Annual Dinner Thursday, May 15th, 6:00-9:30pm  Cocktail reception (cash bar) - 6 pm,  Dinner and Speaker - 7 pm  Speaker: Dr. Emily Carter "A Conversation about Climate Intervention Strategies: The Work Ahead"   Dr. Carter is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, and Applied and Computational Mathematics at Princeton University. She is also Senior Strategic Advisor and Associate Laboratory Director for Applied Materials and Sustainability Sciences, and a member of the executive management team at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a Department of Energy national lab. Since joining PPPL in 2022, Dr. Carter has been working to diversify the laboratory’s research portfolio to include the science of electromanufacturing and solar radiation management.    One randomly chosen NNJ MIT Club member at the meeting will receive a $100 cash prize. If you are not yet a club member and are coming to the meeting, you should join the Club here before May 15! Schedule: 6:00pm  Cocktail Reception (cash bar)7:00pm  Three course dinner 8:15pm  Dr. Emily Carter's presentation followed by questions from attendees Location:  Newark Marriott hotel at the Newark Liberty Airport Price: $70 - MIT Club members and their guests$85 - All others Free Hotel Parking included! (Parking ticket handed out during the meeting)   *I acknowledge and understand that: (i) I am not required to participate in this event; (ii) my participation is voluntary and at my sole risk; and (iii) I am responsible for my own protection against Covid-19, including, without limitation, following all health and safety protocols communicated to me or posted at the event venue. Club of Northern New Jersey robin.brystra@gmail.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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Book Club:  The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science      

by Kate Zernike  

A New York Times Notable Book

“Gripping…one puts down the book inspired by the women’s grit, tenacity, and brilliance.” —Science
“Riveting.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene

 

In 1963, a female student was attending a lecture given by Nobel Prize winner James Watson, then tenured at Harvard. At nineteen, she was struggling to define her future. She had given herself just ten years to fulfill her professional ambitions before starting the family she was expected to have. For women at that time, a future on the usual path of academic science was unimaginable—but during that lecture, young Nancy Hopkins fell in love with the promise of genetics. Confidently believing science to be a pure meritocracy, she embarked on a career.

 

In 1999, Hopkins, now a noted molecular geneticist and cancer researcher at MIT, divorced and childless, found herself underpaid and denied the credit and resources given to men of lesser rank. Galvanized by the flagrant favoritism, Hopkins led a group of sixteen women on the faculty in a campaign that prompted MIT to make the historic admission that it had long discriminated against its female scientists. The sixteen women were a formidable group: their work has advanced our understanding of everything from cancer to geology, from fossil fuels to the inner workings of the human brain. And their work to highlight what they called “21st-century discrimination”—a subtle, stubborn, often unconscious bias—set off a national reckoning with the pervasive sexism in science.

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who broke the story, The Exceptions chronicles groundbreaking science and a history-making fight for equal opportunity. It is the “excellent and infuriating” (The New York Times) story of how this group of determined, brilliant women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change. And it offers an intimate look at the passion that drives discovery, and a rare glimpse into the competitive, hierarchical world of elite science—and the women who dared to challenge it. 

 

No Fee:  just let us know you are coming

This book is available on Amazon: The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science

• ISBN-10    1982131837

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Learn More 2025-05-22 22:30:00 2025-05-22 22:30:00 UTC Book Club - The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science Book Club:  The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science       by Kate Zernike   A New York Times Notable Book “Gripping…one puts down the book inspired by the women’s grit, tenacity, and brilliance.” —Science“Riveting.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene     In 1963, a female student was attending a lecture given by Nobel Prize winner James Watson, then tenured at Harvard. At nineteen, she was struggling to define her future. She had given herself just ten years to fulfill her professional ambitions before starting the family she was expected to have. For women at that time, a future on the usual path of academic science was unimaginable—but during that lecture, young Nancy Hopkins fell in love with the promise of genetics. Confidently believing science to be a pure meritocracy, she embarked on a career.   In 1999, Hopkins, now a noted molecular geneticist and cancer researcher at MIT, divorced and childless, found herself underpaid and denied the credit and resources given to men of lesser rank. Galvanized by the flagrant favoritism, Hopkins led a group of sixteen women on the faculty in a campaign that prompted MIT to make the historic admission that it had long discriminated against its female scientists. The sixteen women were a formidable group: their work has advanced our understanding of everything from cancer to geology, from fossil fuels to the inner workings of the human brain. And their work to highlight what they called “21st-century discrimination”—a subtle, stubborn, often unconscious bias—set off a national reckoning with the pervasive sexism in science. From the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who broke the story, The Exceptions chronicles groundbreaking science and a history-making fight for equal opportunity. It is the “excellent and infuriating” (The New York Times) story of how this group of determined, brilliant women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change. And it offers an intimate look at the passion that drives discovery, and a rare glimpse into the competitive, hierarchical world of elite science—and the women who dared to challenge it.    No Fee:  just let us know you are coming This book is available on Amazon: The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science ISBN-10    1982131837 Club of Northern New Jersey malthiblues@yahoo.com

Event Details

Amazon In-Person Edison Fulfillment Center Tour 

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 5/27, 12:00 - 1:30pm  

Know before you Go

	Tour Duration Each tour is approximately 60-90 minutes long. On the tour you may walk up and down at least one flight of stairs and walk approximately 1 mile.
	Arrive Early Early arrival is strongly recommended. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. If guests do not arrive on time, the tour will start without you. Once the tour has begun, guests will not be able to join the tour.
	Attire All guests must wear flat, closed-toed, and closed-heeled shoes (no sandals, clogs or high heels). We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or sneakers. Additionally, long hair must be pulled at or above shoulder length. Loose fitting clothing (long-hanging jewelry, scarves, or ties) are not permitted. Headscarves worn for religious reasons are permitted but must be tucked in securely.
	Identification Upon your arrival, your tour leader will ask for a government issued photo ID. Please ensure that guest information submitted during sign-up matches the guest ID.
	Children Children must be six years of age or older to attend the tour. Visitors may not carry young children on the tour. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
	Accessibility Amazon Fulfillment Centers are accessible facilities. To request a specific accommodation for a tour, please submit a request via the Amazon Tours Help Center ahead of registration to confirm we can support.
	Service Animals Pets are not authorized on the tour. Service animals are permitted in all public areas and on the tour. Service animals are dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability and does not include emotional support, comfort, or companionship animals.
	Photography While cell phones are allowed on the tour, still photography is only permitted in designated photo spots along the tour.
	Items Allowed on Tour You may bring your wallet, keys, cell phone, and transparent water bottle on the tour. We ask that you keep all bags and backpacks at home or in a vehicle, unless medically necessary. Outside food and drink will not be permitted.

 

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Learn More 2025-05-27 16:00:00 2025-05-27 17:30:00 UTC Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour - Edison NJ Amazon In-Person Edison Fulfillment Center Tour  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 5/27, 12:00 - 1:30pm   Know before you Go Tour Duration Each tour is approximately 60-90 minutes long. On the tour you may walk up and down at least one flight of stairs and walk approximately 1 mile. Arrive Early Early arrival is strongly recommended. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. If guests do not arrive on time, the tour will start without you. Once the tour has begun, guests will not be able to join the tour. Attire All guests must wear flat, closed-toed, and closed-heeled shoes (no sandals, clogs or high heels). We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or sneakers. Additionally, long hair must be pulled at or above shoulder length. Loose fitting clothing (long-hanging jewelry, scarves, or ties) are not permitted. Headscarves worn for religious reasons are permitted but must be tucked in securely. Identification Upon your arrival, your tour leader will ask for a government issued photo ID. Please ensure that guest information submitted during sign-up matches the guest ID. Children Children must be six years of age or older to attend the tour. Visitors may not carry young children on the tour. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.   Accessibility Amazon Fulfillment Centers are accessible facilities. To request a specific accommodation for a tour, please submit a request via the Amazon Tours Help Center ahead of registration to confirm we can support. Service Animals Pets are not authorized on the tour. Service animals are permitted in all public areas and on the tour. Service animals are dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability and does not include emotional support, comfort, or companionship animals. Photography While cell phones are allowed on the tour, still photography is only permitted in designated photo spots along the tour.   Items Allowed on Tour You may bring your wallet, keys, cell phone, and transparent water bottle on the tour. We ask that you keep all bags and backpacks at home or in a vehicle, unless medically necessary. Outside food and drink will not be permitted.     No Fee:  just let us know you are coming Club of Northern New Jersey afadeev@alum.mit.edu

Event Details

 

SAVE THE DATE

Details to follow soon

Saturday, June 7, 11:30am - 3:00pm

San Dieguito Park, Picnic Area 3
1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar 92014
 

Come and enjoy the great San Diego outdoors at San Dieguito Park with other MIT alums, family, kids and friends at our annual meeting and picnic.

 

Schedule           11:30am - 12:00pm   EC meeting   Educational Counselors and potential ECs will meet for an information/training session. They will discuss the current admissions year, the process, reflect with other ECs, etc. You do not need to register if you plan to come just for this session. Please send an email to Karen des Jardins at kdj@alum.mit.edu if you plan to join.
    12:00pm   Lunch begins   Lunch is available for those who have paid the fee.
    1:00 - 1:05pm   Annual Meeting   A short meeting for members to vote on the proposed slate of incoming board members and to discuss any questions members might have.
    1:05 - 3:00pm   Picnic continues   The event will end at 3:00. But everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the park until it closes at sunset.
 

 

• Chicken Wings - wood fired oven roasted, hot sauce

Salad

• URBN Salad - mixed greens, pears, walnut brittle, gorgonzola, vinaigrette

Artisan Wood Fired Pizza - cooked on site

• Margherita - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil
• BBQ Chicken - mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onion, bbq sauce
• Mashed Potato - mozzarella, mashed potato, bacon, olive oil, parm
• Hot Honey - tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeno, honey
• Heavy Vegetable - tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushroom, red onion, garlic, olive oil, parm (can be made vegan w/o cheese)

Water will be provided. You may bring your own non-alcoholic drinks.

The fee for lunch is as follows:
	Members and their guests		$5 per person
	All others		$15 per person
	There is a parking fee of $3 per car paid via cash or card to the park ranger as you enter.

 

Detailed Directions: From I-5 North or South, take the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Go East on Lomas Santa Fe Drive Turn Left onto Highland Drive Take the first Right into San Dieguito Park. Pay for parking here. Take an immediate Left and continue as it bends to the right into a parking lot. Go to the end of the lot and park there. Look for the MIT Club of San Diego signs and banners at Picnic Area 3.

 

See you there! 

Questions should be sent to programs@mitsandiego.org.

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Learn More 2025-06-07 18:30:00 2025-06-07 22:00:00 UTC Annual Meeting and Picnic 2025   SAVE THE DATE Details to follow soon Saturday, June 7, 11:30am - 3:00pm San Dieguito Park, Picnic Area 31628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar 92014  Come and enjoy the great San Diego outdoors at San Dieguito Park with other MIT alums, family, kids and friends at our annual meeting and picnic.   Schedule           11:30am - 12:00pm   EC meeting   Educational Counselors and potential ECs will meet for an information/training session. They will discuss the current admissions year, the process, reflect with other ECs, etc. You do not need to register if you plan to come just for this session. Please send an email to Karen des Jardins at kdj@alum.mit.edu if you plan to join.    12:00pm   Lunch begins   Lunch is available for those who have paid the fee.    1:00 - 1:05pm   Annual Meeting   A short meeting for members to vote on the proposed slate of incoming board members and to discuss any questions members might have.    1:05 - 3:00pm   Picnic continues   The event will end at 3:00. But everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the park until it closes at sunset.    There is no fee to simply attend (except parking, see below). All who register and pay will enjoy catered food.   Catering will be provided by Urbn Pizza. The menu is:   Small Bites Chicken Wings - wood fired oven roasted, hot sauce Salad URBN Salad - mixed greens, pears, walnut brittle, gorgonzola, vinaigrette Artisan Wood Fired Pizza - cooked on site Margherita - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil BBQ Chicken - mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onion, bbq sauce Mashed Potato - mozzarella, mashed potato, bacon, olive oil, parm Hot Honey - tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeno, honey Heavy Vegetable - tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushroom, red onion, garlic, olive oil, parm (can be made vegan w/o cheese) Water will be provided. You may bring your own non-alcoholic drinks.  The fee for lunch is as follows:   Members and their guests   $5 per person   All others   $15 per person       There is a parking fee of $3 per car paid via cash or card to the park ranger as you enter.    Detailed Directions: From I-5 North or South, take the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Go East on Lomas Santa Fe Drive Turn Left onto Highland Drive Take the first Right into San Dieguito Park. Pay for parking here. Take an immediate Left and continue as it bends to the right into a parking lot. Go to the end of the lot and park there. Look for the MIT Club of San Diego signs and banners at Picnic Area 3.   See you there!  Questions should be sent to programs@mitsandiego.org. --> Club of San Diego programs@mitsandiego.org