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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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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.

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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.

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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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 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.

 

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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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🌟 Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, & New Ventures with Dr. Ronjon Nag – May 16 Lunch MIT Club of Hong Kong is excited to invite you to the next Sloan Futures Series – an exclusive lunch talk with a true pioneer at the intersection of AI, longevity, and entrepreneurship: Dr. Ronjon Nag. Join us on May 16, 2025, at 12:30 PM at The Square, Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong This thought-provoking session, Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities, will explore how artificial intelligence and advances in genetics are redefining what it means to retire and creating new opportunities for founders and investors in a world of 100-year lives.  🗓️ Event Details When: Friday, May 16th, 2025, 12:30 PM Where: The Square, Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong Price: US$59 🚀 Meet Our Esteemed Speaker   Dr. Ronjon Nag (SM ’91) - is an Adjunct Professor in Genetics at Stanford Medicine, where he teaches AI, genes, longevity science, ethics, and venture capital. He has been building AI systems for 40 years and co-founded or advised companies sold to Motorola, RIM/BlackBerry, and Apple. He is a venture capitalist and president of the R42 Group, which invests in and creates AI and longevity companies. He is founder of Agemica, working on an aging vaccine and Superbiio.ai, an agentic life scientist. He became a Stanford Interdisciplinary Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow in 2016. He received a PhD from Cambridge, an SM from MIT Sloan, and a BSc from Birmingham, UK. He has received the MIT Great Dome Award, the IET Mountbatten Medal, the $1 million Verizon Powerful Answers Award, the 2021 IEEE-SCV Outstanding Engineer Award, and the 2023 CogX AI Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the 2024 Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame Inductee. Ronjon currently sits on the Board of the MIT Club of Northern California and heads up the MIT Alumni Angels of Northern California. 🎁 Bonus: You can even talk to Prof. Ronjon Nag’s digital twin ahead of the event now! 🔍 Discussion Highlights How AI and genetics are transforming the future of retirement and longevity New entrepreneurial opportunities in the age of 100-year lives Insights from Dr. Nag’s journey as an AI innovator, investor, and founder This is your chance to engage with one of the world’s leading minds in AI and longevity, gain actionable insights, and connect with like-minded professionals over lunch! 🍴 Seats are limited - secure your spot today and register now! We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn More 2025-05-16 04:30:00 2025-05-16 06:00:00 UTC Sloan Futures Series - Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, & New Ventures 🌟 Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, & New Ventures with Dr. Ronjon Nag – May 16 Lunch MIT Club of Hong Kong is excited to invite you to the next Sloan Futures Series – an exclusive lunch talk with a true pioneer at the intersection of AI, longevity, and entrepreneurship: Dr. Ronjon Nag. Join us on May 16, 2025, at 12:30 PM at The Square, Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong This thought-provoking session, Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities, will explore how artificial intelligence and advances in genetics are redefining what it means to retire and creating new opportunities for founders and investors in a world of 100-year lives.  🗓️ Event DetailsWhen: Friday, May 16th, 2025, 12:30 PMWhere: The Square, Exchange Square, Central, Hong KongPrice: US$59 🚀 Meet Our Esteemed Speaker   Dr. Ronjon Nag (SM ’91) - is an Adjunct Professor in Genetics at Stanford Medicine, where he teaches AI, genes, longevity science, ethics, and venture capital. He has been building AI systems for 40 years and co-founded or advised companies sold to Motorola, RIM/BlackBerry, and Apple. He is a venture capitalist and president of the R42 Group, which invests in and creates AI and longevity companies. He is founder of Agemica, working on an aging vaccine and Superbiio.ai, an agentic life scientist. He became a Stanford Interdisciplinary Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow in 2016. He received a PhD from Cambridge, an SM from MIT Sloan, and a BSc from Birmingham, UK. He has received the MIT Great Dome Award, the IET Mountbatten Medal, the $1 million Verizon Powerful Answers Award, the 2021 IEEE-SCV Outstanding Engineer Award, and the 2023 CogX AI Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the 2024 Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame Inductee. Ronjon currently sits on the Board of the MIT Club of Northern California and heads up the MIT Alumni Angels of Northern California. 🎁 Bonus: You can even talk to Prof. Ronjon Nag’s digital twin ahead of the event now! 🔍 Discussion Highlights How AI and genetics are transforming the future of retirement and longevity New entrepreneurial opportunities in the age of 100-year lives Insights from Dr. Nag’s journey as an AI innovator, investor, and founder This is your chance to engage with one of the world’s leading minds in AI and longevity, gain actionable insights, and connect with like-minded professionals over lunch! 🍴 Seats are limited - secure your spot today and register now! We look forward to seeing you there! Club of Hong Kong

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Given the overwhelming response from our last visit, we are excited to invite you on an exclusive tour that will take you behind the scenes of two leading robotics companies: UBTECH 优必选and Huayan Robotics 华沿机器人 (previously known as 大族机器人) on May 22, 2025 (Thu). Tour Details: ~8:45 am High Speed train from HK (or earlier) 9:30 am Gather near Starbucks @ Shenzhen Futian High Speed Rail Station 9:45 am Bus leaves train station 10:15 -12:00 am UBTECH visit 12:00 -2:30 pm Lunch & travel to next company 2:30 - 4:15 pm Huayan Robotics 4:30 pm bus to Futian High Speed Rail Station Cost: US$60 per person (includes lunch and bus only.) Pls purchase your own train tickets. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about latest development of robotics industry and network with industry leaders, gain insights into innovative practices, and explore potential collaborations. Spaces are limited, so please reserve your spot today! if you have any questions, please contact lgao@alum.mit.edu or karen_ng@alum.mit.edu. We look forward to seeing you in Shenzhen!   About the Companies UBTECH 优必选   UBTECH ROBOTICS, founded in March 2012, is a pioneering company specializing in humanoid robots and smart service robots. On December 29, 2023, it successfully listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 9880.HK. We are honoured to have the opportunity to tour their facilities and meet with their CFO and other key executives. Join us as we explore how UBTECH is committed to creating an integrated intelligent ecosystem, leveraging intelligent robots as the core platform and AI technology as the driving force, combining hardware, software, services, and content to achieve this vision.     Huayan Robotics 华沿机器人   Huayan Robotics, formerly known as Han's Robot, is a leading developer and manufacturer of intelligent collaborative robots, serving diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, education, and services. With a global presence spanning over 100 countries and regions, Huayan Robotics is renowned for its innovative solutions. We are excited to visit their showroom and engage in an interactive discussion with the founder and key executives to delve deeper into the dynamic world of industrial robots and explore future trends.

Learn More 2025-05-22 01:30:00 2025-05-22 09:00:00 UTC MITCHK Shenzhen Robotics Company Tour Given the overwhelming response from our last visit, we are excited to invite you on an exclusive tour that will take you behind the scenes of two leading robotics companies: UBTECH 优必选and Huayan Robotics 华沿机器人 (previously known as 大族机器人) on May 22, 2025 (Thu). Tour Details: ~8:45 am High Speed train from HK (or earlier) 9:30 am Gather near Starbucks @ Shenzhen Futian High Speed Rail Station 9:45 am Bus leaves train station 10:15 -12:00 am UBTECH visit 12:00 -2:30 pm Lunch & travel to next company 2:30 - 4:15 pm Huayan Robotics 4:30 pm bus to Futian High Speed Rail Station Cost: US$60 per person (includes lunch and bus only.) Pls purchase your own train tickets. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about latest development of robotics industry and network with industry leaders, gain insights into innovative practices, and explore potential collaborations. Spaces are limited, so please reserve your spot today! if you have any questions, please contact lgao@alum.mit.edu or karen_ng@alum.mit.edu. We look forward to seeing you in Shenzhen!   About the Companies UBTECH 优必选   UBTECH ROBOTICS, founded in March 2012, is a pioneering company specializing in humanoid robots and smart service robots. On December 29, 2023, it successfully listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 9880.HK. We are honoured to have the opportunity to tour their facilities and meet with their CFO and other key executives. Join us as we explore how UBTECH is committed to creating an integrated intelligent ecosystem, leveraging intelligent robots as the core platform and AI technology as the driving force, combining hardware, software, services, and content to achieve this vision.     Huayan Robotics 华沿机器人   Huayan Robotics, formerly known as Han's Robot, is a leading developer and manufacturer of intelligent collaborative robots, serving diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, education, and services. With a global presence spanning over 100 countries and regions, Huayan Robotics is renowned for its innovative solutions. We are excited to visit their showroom and engage in an interactive discussion with the founder and key executives to delve deeper into the dynamic world of industrial robots and explore future trends.               Club of Hong Kong

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

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

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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

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MIT Alumni Club of Princeton

1975 - 2025

Join us for our

 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

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

 La Mezzaluna: A Taste of Italy

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

at the

D&R Greenway's

Johnson Education Center

1 Preservation Place, Princeton

*Seating is limited

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

Sylvia Nasar

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MartyMcGowan@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-23 21:00:00 2025-05-23 23:00:00 UTC 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner MIT Alumni Club of Princeton 1975 - 2025 Join us for our  50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Featuring the exquisite flavors, crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients by Princeton's premier Italian Restaurant  La Mezzaluna: A Taste of Italy 5:00 - 7:00 PM, May 23rd, 2025 at the D&R Greenway's Johnson Education Center 1 Preservation Place, Princeton *Seating is limited Immediately followed by a special guest appearance and keynote by celebrated journalist and author Sylvia Nasar A Pulitzer finalist and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography,  the book was adapted into a 2001 film that received four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.   The powerful, dramatic biography of math genius John Nash, who overcame serious mental illness and schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize.“How could you, a mathematician, believe that extraterrestrials were sending you messages?” asked the Harvard visitor to the West Virginian with movie-star looks and Olympian manner. “Because the ideas I had about supernatural beings came to me the same way my mathematical ideas did,” came the answer. “So I took them seriously.”Thus begins the true story of John Nash, the intensely human drama of a mathematical genius who, early in life, made an astonishing discovery and stood on the brink of international acclaim when he slipped into madness. Thanks to the selflessness of his devoted wife, Alicia, and the loyalty of the mathematics community, Nash emerged after decades of a ghostlike existence to win a Nobel Prize for triggering the game theory revolution. Sylvia Nasar’s now-classic biography, which inspired an Academy Award-winning movie, is a drama about the mystery of the human mind, triumph over adversity, and the healing power of love. "A Beautiful Mind" on Audible, Kindle, and Hardcover Sylvia Nasar was a New York Times economics correspondent from 1991 to 1999 and the first John H. and L. Knight Professor of Journalism at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.  Nasar broke the story of John Forbes Nash Jr. in the New York Times and achieved international acclaim for her epic biographical study, A Beautiful Mind.  Her biography of Nash, a mathematician, game theorist, and winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics, won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A drama about the mystery of the human mind in three acts, A Beautiful Mind inspired the eponymous Academy Award-winning movie by Ron Howard.    Nasar followed up this triumph with 'The Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius', a sweeping history of the development of modern economics. Sylvia Nasar grew up in Germany and Turkey, the daughter of a German mother and Uzbek father who served as the CIA station chief in Ankara. Nasar's work has appeared in the New Yorker, BusinessWeek, the New York Times Book Review, and numerous other publications. Club of Princeton MartyMcGowan@alum.mit.edu

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MIT Alumni Club of Princeton

50th Anniversary Keynote Speaker

A Beautiful Mind author

Sylvia Nasar

'John Nash at MIT'

Sylvia Nasar was a New York Times economics correspondent and John H. and L. Knight Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is best known for her biographical book of John Forbes Nash Jr., A Beautiful Mind. Nasar broke John Nash's story in the New York Times. Her biography of Nash, A Beautiful Mind, won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A drama about the mystery of the human mind in three acts, A Beautiful Mind inspired the eponymous Academy Award-winning movie by Ron Howard.

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Learn More 2025-05-23 23:00:00 2025-05-24 01:00:00 UTC 50th Anniversary Keynote - Sylvia Nasar: John Nash at MIT MIT Alumni Club of Princeton 50th Anniversary Keynote Speaker A Beautiful Mind author Sylvia Nasar 'John Nash at MIT' Sylvia Nasar was a New York Times economics correspondent and John H. and L. Knight Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is best known for her biographical book of John Forbes Nash Jr., A Beautiful Mind. Nasar broke John Nash's story in the New York Times. Her biography of Nash, A Beautiful Mind, won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A drama about the mystery of the human mind in three acts, A Beautiful Mind inspired the eponymous Academy Award-winning movie by Ron Howard. Club of Princeton PrincetonHelp@alum.mit.edu