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

 

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ToshiAbe1@mac.com

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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ALL-IVY LOS ANGELES PRESENTS:
Spring Super Mixer

All-Ivy LA invites MIT and all partner school alumni to their Spring Super Mixer in West LA!  Click HERE to register on the luma event page - tickets are $25.

More from the event page and All-Ivy LA:

• Join us for the All-Ivy LA Spring Super Mixer on Thursday, May 1!  Last time we went way over capacity and had to turn people away. Since we hate to do that, we encourage you to register early. We anticipate this will be our biggest event yet, with some new features for better conversation and more meaningful mingling, namely:• AI-assisted matches• Conversation Corridors for industry-specific connections.
• ​Whether you want to make new friends, find a new gig, get a co-founder, find an investor, meet someone special, or just have some great conversations with super-interesting folks, All-Ivy LA is the place to be. Magic happens when a bunch of talented, highly motivated people come together.
• ​Recent guests have included: b-school prof, theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, biotech founder, NASA scientist, sustainability expert, entomologist, trauma surgeon, public-health filmmaker, computer vision expert, minesweeper roboticist, and White House economist. In other words, hundreds of seriously legit people like yourself! Check out the photo album and our Instagram page.
• ​​Location: A great spot with an outdoor patio in West LA, convenient to the 10 & 405 freeways.
• ​Parking: Street parking is easy and cheap but not infinite, so we recommend that you get there early.
• ​​About All-Ivy LA: We curate social events for graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Oxford, Cambridge and other esteemed schools who live in the Greater LA area. All doctorates generally welcome.

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Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

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anusood@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-02 01:30:00 2025-05-02 05:00:00 UTC All-Ivy LA: Spring Super Mixer ALL-IVY LOS ANGELES PRESENTS:Spring Super Mixer All-Ivy LA invites MIT and all partner school alumni to their Spring Super Mixer in West LA!  Click HERE to register on the luma event page - tickets are $25. More from the event page and All-Ivy LA: Join us for the All-Ivy LA Spring Super Mixer on Thursday, May 1!  Last time we went way over capacity and had to turn people away. Since we hate to do that, we encourage you to register early. We anticipate this will be our biggest event yet, with some new features for better conversation and more meaningful mingling, namely:• AI-assisted matches• Conversation Corridors for industry-specific connections. ​Whether you want to make new friends, find a new gig, get a co-founder, find an investor, meet someone special, or just have some great conversations with super-interesting folks, All-Ivy LA is the place to be. Magic happens when a bunch of talented, highly motivated people come together. ​Recent guests have included: b-school prof, theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, biotech founder, NASA scientist, sustainability expert, entomologist, trauma surgeon, public-health filmmaker, computer vision expert, minesweeper roboticist, and White House economist. In other words, hundreds of seriously legit people like yourself! Check out the photo album and our Instagram page. ​​Location: A great spot with an outdoor patio in West LA, convenient to the 10 & 405 freeways. ​Parking: Street parking is easy and cheap but not infinite, so we recommend that you get there early. ​​About All-Ivy LA: We curate social events for graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Oxford, Cambridge and other esteemed schools who live in the Greater LA area. All doctorates generally welcome. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125009Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California anusood@alum.mit.edu

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"MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU" EDITION!

MIT CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS:
MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club

We will continue discussion on D&P Chapter IX (Geodesics) and prior topics, including Anand's solution to exercise VIII.2.1.

The Technical Book Club is reading "Tensor Geometry" by Dodson and Poston, a differential geometry-centric introduction to general relativity.  We will continue to make use of Needham's "Visual Differential Geometry & Forms" and Tu's "Differential Geometry" to elucidate D&P's Chapter IX (Geodesics).  As we get deeper into D&P, we find that the quality of exposition is slipping, so we rely more heavily on other texts to elucidate the details.  Discussion on topics covered in prior meetings is always welcomed.  One of our aims with this meeting will be to agree upon a translation table among the various texts with their respective terminology and symbolic conventions for differentiation in all of its contexts.  Expertise on the subject is not required, as we are all learning from each other.

Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated to help our MITCSC event planning!

Online Meeting Details (Zoom):

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8259902194?pwd=VGp6WForTWNSSVB0RnRxclFkTnlxUT09
• Meeting ID - 825 990 2194
• Passcode - 563797

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/126208

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

peterm@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 17:00:00 2025-05-04 19:00:00 UTC MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club (Online) - Sunday 5/4/25 "MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU" EDITION! MIT CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS:MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club We will continue discussion on D&P Chapter IX (Geodesics) and prior topics, including Anand's solution to exercise VIII.2.1. The Technical Book Club is reading "Tensor Geometry" by Dodson and Poston, a differential geometry-centric introduction to general relativity.  We will continue to make use of Needham's "Visual Differential Geometry & Forms" and Tu's "Differential Geometry" to elucidate D&P's Chapter IX (Geodesics).  As we get deeper into D&P, we find that the quality of exposition is slipping, so we rely more heavily on other texts to elucidate the details.  Discussion on topics covered in prior meetings is always welcomed.  One of our aims with this meeting will be to agree upon a translation table among the various texts with their respective terminology and symbolic conventions for differentiation in all of its contexts.  Expertise on the subject is not required, as we are all learning from each other. Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated to help our MITCSC event planning! Online Meeting Details (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8259902194?pwd=VGp6WForTWNSSVB0RnRxclFkTnlxUT09 Meeting ID - 825 990 2194 Passcode - 563797 URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/126208 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California peterm@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
SOUTH BAY BRUNCH + LGO SPRING FLING - MAY 2025

"MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU"

Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach on SUNDAY morning for brunch and mimosas!  In addition to the unique May 4th Star Wars theme, we invite MIT LGO alums to co-celebrate the LGO Spring Fling with us!  Be sure to arrive by 11:00 am for the discount - members of MITCSC and MIT Leaders for Global Operations enjoy free rise and shine brunch with one hour of unlimited mimosas/champagne!  Please register so we can reserve enough space.

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122137

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.

Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

missyand@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 18:00:00 2025-05-04 20:00:00 UTC South Bay SUNDAY Brunch + LGO Spring Fling - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:SOUTH BAY BRUNCH + LGO SPRING FLING - MAY 2025 "MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU" Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach on SUNDAY morning for brunch and mimosas!  In addition to the unique May 4th Star Wars theme, we invite MIT LGO alums to co-celebrate the LGO Spring Fling with us!  Be sure to arrive by 11:00 am for the discount - members of MITCSC and MIT Leaders for Global Operations enjoy free rise and shine brunch with one hour of unlimited mimosas/champagne!  Please register so we can reserve enough space. URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122137 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category. Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California missyand@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025 - Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels

Another baseball season, another MITCSC trip to Anaheim to see the Angels play on a Sunday afternoon.  Since going early in the season was well-received last year, we are going to making another spring trip this year, hopefully before the afternoon weather gets too warm.  We invite Caltech alums and families to join us this year!

As always, this is a fun family event.  In the past, kids have been invited onto the field to run the bases once the game has been completed, but we have not confirmed if the Angels still offer that opportunity.  Nevertheless, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon of Major League Baseball.

We will probably again suggest a pre-game gathering at the Golden Road Brewpub across the street from the stadium starting at 11:00 am. This will give everyone the chance to get lunch and not have to pay ballpark concession stand prices!  Parking is generally available at the brewery if you arrive early enough, though the brewery now charges a fee if you leave your car there for the game.  Otherwise, paid parking is available in the ballpark lots.

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/120548

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

jvward@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 20:00:00 2025-05-04 23:00:00 UTC Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025: Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels MITCSC PRESENTS:Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025 - Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels Another baseball season, another MITCSC trip to Anaheim to see the Angels play on a Sunday afternoon.  Since going early in the season was well-received last year, we are going to making another spring trip this year, hopefully before the afternoon weather gets too warm.  We invite Caltech alums and families to join us this year! As always, this is a fun family event.  In the past, kids have been invited onto the field to run the bases once the game has been completed, but we have not confirmed if the Angels still offer that opportunity.  Nevertheless, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon of Major League Baseball. We will probably again suggest a pre-game gathering at the Golden Road Brewpub across the street from the stadium starting at 11:00 am. This will give everyone the chance to get lunch and not have to pay ballpark concession stand prices!  Parking is generally available at the brewery if you arrive early enough, though the brewery now charges a fee if you leave your car there for the game.  Otherwise, paid parking is available in the ballpark lots. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/120548 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California jvward@alum.mit.edu

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MBA COLLECTIVE SOCAL PRESENTS:
Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium

MBA Collective SoCal and Berkeley Haas Alumni Network of Los Angeles invite MIT and all partner school alumni to the Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium including industry leaders who will share their insights on investing in multifamily real estate! This event is in-person at the transformative West Edge Hines development at Bundy/Olympic in West Los Angeles.  Click HERE for more information and to register on the Berkeley Haas Luma event page.  MIT alums can use promo/coupon code MBACOLLECTIVE2025 to receive the discounted Cal alumni ticket price.

Multifamily real estate is more than an asset class—it’s a leading indicator of where commercial real estate is headed. In an uncertain market shaped by rising interest rates, evolving policies, and shifting capital flows, understanding this sector is key to navigating what’s next.

​This year’s symposium, hosted in partnership with the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association, brings together leading voices in real estate investment, development, and finance to explore how multifamily trends reflect broader CRE risks and opportunities.

​Attendees will gain actionable insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and structural shifts shaping the industry’s future, while enjoying the opportunity to network with Berkeley Haas alumni, industry leaders, and peers in a cutting-edge venue designed by Hines, a global leader in real estate innovation. Heavy appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) are included in ticket price.

The Distinguished Panel:

• Marc Schillinger – Senior Managing Director, JLL
• Kevin Shields – Chairman & Co-CEO, Griffin Capital
• Maggie Coleman – CIO, Real Estate Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Manulife
• Charlie Rose – Global Head of Credit, Invesco
• Pete Shearer – Senior Director, Hines

About MBA Collective SoCal:

MBA Collective SoCal events are joint events of nine Southern California MBA alumni organizations including:

Berkeley | Chicago | Columbia | Harvard
Kellogg | London Business School
MIT | Stanford | Wharton

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125520
Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

jagjitdhaliwal@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-09 01:00:00 2025-05-09 03:00:00 UTC MBA Collective: Berkeley Haas Real Estate Panel MBA COLLECTIVE SOCAL PRESENTS:Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium MBA Collective SoCal and Berkeley Haas Alumni Network of Los Angeles invite MIT and all partner school alumni to the Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium including industry leaders who will share their insights on investing in multifamily real estate! This event is in-person at the transformative West Edge Hines development at Bundy/Olympic in West Los Angeles.  Click HERE for more information and to register on the Berkeley Haas Luma event page.  MIT alums can use promo/coupon code MBACOLLECTIVE2025 to receive the discounted Cal alumni ticket price. Multifamily real estate is more than an asset class—it’s a leading indicator of where commercial real estate is headed. In an uncertain market shaped by rising interest rates, evolving policies, and shifting capital flows, understanding this sector is key to navigating what’s next. ​This year’s symposium, hosted in partnership with the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association, brings together leading voices in real estate investment, development, and finance to explore how multifamily trends reflect broader CRE risks and opportunities. ​Attendees will gain actionable insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and structural shifts shaping the industry’s future, while enjoying the opportunity to network with Berkeley Haas alumni, industry leaders, and peers in a cutting-edge venue designed by Hines, a global leader in real estate innovation. Heavy appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) are included in ticket price. The Distinguished Panel: Marc Schillinger – Senior Managing Director, JLL Kevin Shields – Chairman & Co-CEO, Griffin Capital Maggie Coleman – CIO, Real Estate Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Manulife Charlie Rose – Global Head of Credit, Invesco Pete Shearer – Senior Director, Hines About MBA Collective SoCal: MBA Collective SoCal events are joint events of nine Southern California MBA alumni organizations including: Berkeley | Chicago | Columbia | HarvardKellogg | London Business SchoolMIT | Stanford | Wharton URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125520Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California jagjitdhaliwal@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:  INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH BRUNCH - MAY 2025

Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Newport Beach on SUNDAY morning for our inaugural OC brunch!  The format is borrowed from the long-standing MITCSC Hermosa Beach brunch series.  Be sure to arrive and order by 11:00 am for the discount - MITCSC members enjoy free rise and shine brunch!  Please register so we can reserve enough space.

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/124711

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.

Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

desi9@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-18 17:30:00 2025-05-18 20:00:00 UTC Newport Beach SUNDAY Brunch - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:  INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH BRUNCH - MAY 2025 Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Newport Beach on SUNDAY morning for our inaugural OC brunch!  The format is borrowed from the long-standing MITCSC Hermosa Beach brunch series.  Be sure to arrive and order by 11:00 am for the discount - MITCSC members enjoy free rise and shine brunch!  Please register so we can reserve enough space. URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/124711 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category. Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California desi9@alum.mit.edu

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LA HIGH TABLE PRESENTS:
DR. JOHN VIDALE - SEISMIC SECRETS

We invite all Yale, MIT, and Princeton alums to join us for a Los Angeles High Table Mixer aimed at showcasing dynamic speakers in an intimate setting that facilitates connection with your fellow alumni.  This in-person event features Yale alumnus and current USC Professor John Vidale ‘81 who will speak about his work using seismic waves to probe earthquakes and Earth’s structure.  Come hear our speaker share sundry seismic secrets, and stay to network with fellow alums!

Date:  Sunday, May 18th

Time:  1:00 – 3:30pm PDT

Location:  We are lucky to have this event at the Hancock Park home of Sonia Molina (a Yale alum).  The exact address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event.

Price:  $5. We also request you contribute to our potluck. Suggestions below.

Event format:  30 min mingling, 60 min High Table Program featuring Dr. John Vidale, 60 min networking and discussion post-talk with potluck refreshments.

About the speaker:

John Vidale is the Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California.  A noted seismologist, he has worked with seismic waves in many different contexts, from the study of earthquakes to the use of seismic signals to probe the Earth’s inner core.

Dr. Vidale was born in Philadelphia and grew up in several east coast states as well as New Mexico.  He entered Yale intending to go into physics, but soon realized he found geology more fun; he graduated in 1981 with a double BS in Physics and Geology.  He went on to earn a PhD from Caltech in 1986, followed by researcher appointments at UC Santa Cruz and USGS in Menlo Park.  Dr. Vidale joined UCLA as a professor in 1995 where he served as the head of the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics from 2002 to 2006.  In 2006, he moved to the University of Washington to direct the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and serve as the Washington State Seismologist.  Dr. Vidale has been a professor at the University of Southern California since 2017.  He is a former director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, which he led from 2017-2018.

Dr. Vidale has worked on a variety of projects related to earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking.  His early work focused on applying numerical methods to study earthquakes, including a widely cited formula for tracking the arrival of seismic wavefronts on a grid.  As the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Dr. Vidale monitored the Cascade volcanoes, explored how the area responded to strong shaking, and quantified the impacts on bridges and tall buildings.  He played a key role in the development of the earthquake early warning system used throughout the US west coast.  Dr. Vidale also uses seismic waves to probe the mysteries of the Earth's core; for example, he recently found that the shape of the core is changing over time.

Dr. Vidale has received numerous awards including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2017, American Geophysical Union's James B. Macelwane Medal in 1994, and USC Dornsife's natural science communicator of the year for 2022-2023.

Potluck suggestions by first letter of your last name:

We ask that you please bring a dish to share for lunch. Suggestions by last name are below:

• A-E:  Desserts / Drinks
• F-K:  Salads / Appetizers
• L-Z:  Main Dishes

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Street parking is easily available.  There are a small number of steps between the street and the house.

Registration:

Use the registration button at the top of this page to sign up.  Space is limited to 50 participants, so register early and be sure to attend!  We especially welcome established alums in fields relevant to the talk and younger alums in all fields.

Questions?

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Learn More 2025-05-18 20:00:00 2025-05-18 22:00:00 UTC LA High Table Mixer with Dr. John Vidale: Seismic Secrets LA HIGH TABLE PRESENTS:DR. JOHN VIDALE - SEISMIC SECRETS We invite all Yale, MIT, and Princeton alums to join us for a Los Angeles High Table Mixer aimed at showcasing dynamic speakers in an intimate setting that facilitates connection with your fellow alumni.  This in-person event features Yale alumnus and current USC Professor John Vidale ‘81 who will speak about his work using seismic waves to probe earthquakes and Earth’s structure.  Come hear our speaker share sundry seismic secrets, and stay to network with fellow alums! Date:  Sunday, May 18th Time:  1:00 – 3:30pm PDT Location:  We are lucky to have this event at the Hancock Park home of Sonia Molina (a Yale alum).  The exact address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event. Price:  $5. We also request you contribute to our potluck. Suggestions below. Event format:  30 min mingling, 60 min High Table Program featuring Dr. John Vidale, 60 min networking and discussion post-talk with potluck refreshments. About the speaker: John Vidale is the Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California.  A noted seismologist, he has worked with seismic waves in many different contexts, from the study of earthquakes to the use of seismic signals to probe the Earth’s inner core. Dr. Vidale was born in Philadelphia and grew up in several east coast states as well as New Mexico.  He entered Yale intending to go into physics, but soon realized he found geology more fun; he graduated in 1981 with a double BS in Physics and Geology.  He went on to earn a PhD from Caltech in 1986, followed by researcher appointments at UC Santa Cruz and USGS in Menlo Park.  Dr. Vidale joined UCLA as a professor in 1995 where he served as the head of the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics from 2002 to 2006.  In 2006, he moved to the University of Washington to direct the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and serve as the Washington State Seismologist.  Dr. Vidale has been a professor at the University of Southern California since 2017.  He is a former director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, which he led from 2017-2018. Dr. Vidale has worked on a variety of projects related to earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking.  His early work focused on applying numerical methods to study earthquakes, including a widely cited formula for tracking the arrival of seismic wavefronts on a grid.  As the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Dr. Vidale monitored the Cascade volcanoes, explored how the area responded to strong shaking, and quantified the impacts on bridges and tall buildings.  He played a key role in the development of the earthquake early warning system used throughout the US west coast.  Dr. Vidale also uses seismic waves to probe the mysteries of the Earth's core; for example, he recently found that the shape of the core is changing over time. Dr. Vidale has received numerous awards including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2017, American Geophysical Union's James B. Macelwane Medal in 1994, and USC Dornsife's natural science communicator of the year for 2022-2023. Potluck suggestions by first letter of your last name: We ask that you please bring a dish to share for lunch. Suggestions by last name are below: A-E:  Desserts / Drinks F-K:  Salads / Appetizers L-Z:  Main Dishes Parking & Accessibility: Street parking is easily available.  There are a small number of steps between the street and the house. Registration: Use the registration button at the top of this page to sign up.  Space is limited to 50 participants, so register early and be sure to attend!  We especially welcome established alums in fields relevant to the talk and younger alums in all fields. Questions? For questions concerning registration for the upcoming High Table event, contact Jon:  la.hightable.reg at gmail.com.  For all other inquiries (speaking at or hosting a future High Table event, helping to organize future events, etc.) write to Seth:  la.hightable at gmail.com. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123233For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. 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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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Learn More 2025-05-22 23:00:00 2025-05-23 01:15:00 UTC A BEAUTIFUL MIND - Evening Performance - Princeton Garden Theater 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 Club of Princeton PrincetonHelp@alum.mit.edu

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Learn More 2025-05-23 17:45:00 2025-05-23 20:00:00 UTC A BEAUTIFUL MIND - Matinee Performance - Princeton Garden Theater 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 Club of Princeton PrincetonHelp@alum.mit.edu