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Join Us for a Springtime Jog & Brunch in the Wissahickon

Feeling a little sore after the Broad Street Run? Or simply looking for a beautiful spring morning outdoors?

Come join us for a leisurely 5-mile jog along the scenic Wissahickon Valley Park gravel trail. We'll enjoy the gentle hills, river views, and fresh air together.

Afterwards we'll head to a nearby brunch spot to refuel and chat.

Details:

• Distance: Approximately 5 miles
• Terrain: Wide, well-maintained gravel trail
• Pace: Social and relaxed – all paces welcome!
• Weather: Rain or shine
• Parking: Plenty of free and easily accessible parking nearby.
• Brunch: Post-run brunch at a local spot.

 

Please register to let us know you're coming and receive any updates. Simply select "Yes" under "Are you attending?" on the right side or top of this page.

Thanks for running at your own risk.

Contact

jonathanabbott@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-10 13:00:00 2025-05-10 15:00:00 UTC Fun Run at Wissahickon Valley Park Join Us for a Springtime Jog & Brunch in the Wissahickon Feeling a little sore after the Broad Street Run? Or simply looking for a beautiful spring morning outdoors? Come join us for a leisurely 5-mile jog along the scenic Wissahickon Valley Park gravel trail. We'll enjoy the gentle hills, river views, and fresh air together. Afterwards we'll head to a nearby brunch spot to refuel and chat. Details: Distance: Approximately 5 miles Terrain: Wide, well-maintained gravel trail Pace: Social and relaxed – all paces welcome! Weather: Rain or shine Parking: Plenty of free and easily accessible parking nearby. Brunch: Post-run brunch at a local spot.   Please register to let us know you're coming and receive any updates. Simply select "Yes" under "Are you attending?" on the right side or top of this page. Thanks for running at your own risk. Club of the Delaware Valley jonathanabbott@alum.mit.edu

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This opportunity is courtesy of MIT Club of Chicago which is allowing us to participate remotely to support the efforts of the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace (DMS) to build a volunteering and STEM outreach partnership between the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at UNT, the MIT Club of DFW, and DMS.

Please register for MIT Club of Chicago virtual ticket to the lecture BEFORE registering for the in-person event at DMS (free to dues paid members). 

The in-person event at DMS will include the following:

1. DMS-MIT Special Guest Lecture:

On May 13th, the Dallas Makerspace and the MIT Club of DFW will jointly host an remote  special guest lecture featuring Professor Moungi Bawendi from the MIT Chemistry Department. Professor Bawendi will share about his groundbreaking work on quantum dots—nanoscale semiconductor materials that have revolutionized a wide range of applications including medical imaging, consumer electronics, and solar energy. There will be opportunities for questions at the end of the lecture.

About Professor Bawendi: Dr. Moungi Bawendi is the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Born in Paris, he moved to the United States as a child and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University, followed by a PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago. In 2023, Professor Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry as a co-recipient for his "discovery and synthesis of quantum dots."

2. Tour of the Dallas Makerspace + Demos/Activities: 

A guided tour of the Dallas Makerspace will be provided. DMS offers a wide variety classes, equipment and resources including a machine shop, a hot glass shop, a metal shop, 3D printing, printmaking presses, a woodshop, science laboratory space, creative arts tools, a blacksmithy, an automotive shop, a ceramics studio, a jewelry studio and more. Demos and limited hands-on crafts and activities will be available (more details to come). A special discount on the first month of membership for MIT Alumni will be available for attendees.  

About the Dallas Makerspace: Dallas Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory sharing a 36,000sqft shop in Carrollton, TX. We are an organization of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers working together to provide tools and learning resources to the public. We use these resources to collaborate on individual and community projects in order to promote science, technology and art; while working and experimenting on innovative ideas to encourage learning within our community.

3. STEM Outreach Volunteering Information: 

Both the MIT Club of DFW and the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace are looking to expand their STEM outreach activities. We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering, this is a great opportunity to meet people already involved in these activities as well as STEM educators and student leaders. Together we can make a real impact. 

Event Details:

Light refreshments and food will be provided.
The exact room(s) for each part the event will be announced later. Information will be posted on the Science Committee area whiteboards on the day of the event.

• 6:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
• 6:15 Guest Lecture and Q&A with Professor Bawendi
• 7:30 Introduction to DMS+MIT STEM Outreach Volunteering Opportunities
• 8:00 Tours and Demos for MIT Alumni and STEM Educators

Registration Information:

MIT Alumni: To attend the in-person event at DMS, please register for both this event AND the virtual option ticket from MITCOC ($25): https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123570

Registration for DMS Members: https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/24544 

Local STEM Educators: Please reach out to science@dallasmakerspace.org for an invitation (limited availability). 

 

Contact

greenorbs@dallasmakerspace.org

Learn More 2025-05-13 22:00:00 2025-05-14 01:00:00 UTC Dallas Makerspace + MIT Special Guest Lecture: Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi - Quantum Dots & Unexpected Applications This opportunity is courtesy of MIT Club of Chicago which is allowing us to participate remotely to support the efforts of the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace (DMS) to build a volunteering and STEM outreach partnership between the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at UNT, the MIT Club of DFW, and DMS. Please register for MIT Club of Chicago virtual ticket to the lecture BEFORE registering for the in-person event at DMS (free to dues paid members).  The in-person event at DMS will include the following: 1. DMS-MIT Special Guest Lecture: On May 13th, the Dallas Makerspace and the MIT Club of DFW will jointly host an remote  special guest lecture featuring Professor Moungi Bawendi from the MIT Chemistry Department. Professor Bawendi will share about his groundbreaking work on quantum dots—nanoscale semiconductor materials that have revolutionized a wide range of applications including medical imaging, consumer electronics, and solar energy. There will be opportunities for questions at the end of the lecture. About Professor Bawendi: Dr. Moungi Bawendi is the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Born in Paris, he moved to the United States as a child and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University, followed by a PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago. In 2023, Professor Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry as a co-recipient for his "discovery and synthesis of quantum dots." 2. Tour of the Dallas Makerspace + Demos/Activities:  A guided tour of the Dallas Makerspace will be provided. DMS offers a wide variety classes, equipment and resources including a machine shop, a hot glass shop, a metal shop, 3D printing, printmaking presses, a woodshop, science laboratory space, creative arts tools, a blacksmithy, an automotive shop, a ceramics studio, a jewelry studio and more. Demos and limited hands-on crafts and activities will be available (more details to come). A special discount on the first month of membership for MIT Alumni will be available for attendees.   About the Dallas Makerspace: Dallas Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory sharing a 36,000sqft shop in Carrollton, TX. We are an organization of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers working together to provide tools and learning resources to the public. We use these resources to collaborate on individual and community projects in order to promote science, technology and art; while working and experimenting on innovative ideas to encourage learning within our community. 3. STEM Outreach Volunteering Information:  Both the MIT Club of DFW and the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace are looking to expand their STEM outreach activities. We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering, this is a great opportunity to meet people already involved in these activities as well as STEM educators and student leaders. Together we can make a real impact.  Event Details: Light refreshments and food will be provided.The exact room(s) for each part the event will be announced later. Information will be posted on the Science Committee area whiteboards on the day of the event. 6:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 6:15 Guest Lecture and Q&A with Professor Bawendi 7:30 Introduction to DMS+MIT STEM Outreach Volunteering Opportunities 8:00 Tours and Demos for MIT Alumni and STEM Educators Registration Information: MIT Alumni: To attend the in-person event at DMS, please register for both this event AND the virtual option ticket from MITCOC ($25): https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123570 Registration for DMS Members: https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/24544  Local STEM Educators: Please reach out to science@dallasmakerspace.org for an invitation (limited availability).      Club of Dallas and Fort Worth greenorbs@dallasmakerspace.org

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

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

High-level agenda

Friday, May 23rd

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

Saturday, May 24th 

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

Sunday, May 25th

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

We recommend reserving your hotel rooms at: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact

wolfgang.ungerer@mit-club.de

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

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Contact

partha.anbil@alum.mit.edu

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

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SAVE THE DATE:    SATURDAY,  JULY 26

For

THE BRANDYWINERS’ production of the musical comedy

SOMETHING ROTTEN!

At the

Longwood Gardens outdoor amphitheater.

 

This musical comedy was enthusiastically received on Broadway, and got several Tony Award nominations including for Best Musical.  Write-ups call this adult-focused performance “Hilarious – funniest – outrageous -- crowd-pleasing musical farce”

 

Importantly, your ticket also gives you a full-day entry to Longwood Gardens.  Our Club has its traditional seat block, and will also have arrangements for an optional outdoor dinner together before the 8 PM performance.

Learn More 2025-07-27 00:00:00 2025-07-27 03:00:00 UTC The Brandywiners at Longwood Gardens   SAVE THE DATE:    SATURDAY,  JULY 26 For THE BRANDYWINERS’ production of the musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! At the Longwood Gardens outdoor amphitheater.   This musical comedy was enthusiastically received on Broadway, and got several Tony Award nominations including for Best Musical.  Write-ups call this adult-focused performance “Hilarious – funniest – outrageous -- crowd-pleasing musical farce”   Importantly, your ticket also gives you a full-day entry to Longwood Gardens.  Our Club has its traditional seat block, and will also have arrangements for an optional outdoor dinner together before the 8 PM performance. Club of the Delaware Valley

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

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

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

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

Contact

events@mit-club.de

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