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Members of the Cardinal & Gray Society, Emma Rogers Society, and School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences (SHASS) alumni are invited to hear from Sherry Turkle, the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology in the Program in Science. She will discuss her work at the intersection of psychology and AI and its effects on human connection. 

Contact

Lizzie Army - earmy@mit.edu

Learn More 2025-04-30 19:00:00 2025-04-30 20:00:00 UTC Artificial Intimacy: Who Do We Become When We Talk to Machines? Members of the Cardinal & Gray Society, Emma Rogers Society, and School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences (SHASS) alumni are invited to hear from Sherry Turkle, the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology in the Program in Science. She will discuss her work at the intersection of psychology and AI and its effects on human connection.  MIT Alumni Association earmy@mit.edu

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Join us for our annual Members Meeting!
Come meet and mingle with fellow MIT alumni, enjoy all the pizza you can eat, sip some wine and beer, and help us welcome the incoming 2025–26 board members.

Please note: This event is open exclusively to current, dues-paying Club members.
If you’re unable to register, it likely means your membership is not active. Not sure about your status? No problem—just reach out to me and I’ll be happy to check for you.

Not a member yet?
[Join here], activate your membership, and then register for the event. We’d love to have you!

Join here, activate your membership, and then register for the event. We’d love to have you!

Contact

colettet@MIT.edu

Learn More 2025-04-30 22:30:00 2025-05-01 00:30:00 UTC Annual Members' Meeting Join us for our annual Members Meeting!Come meet and mingle with fellow MIT alumni, enjoy all the pizza you can eat, sip some wine and beer, and help us welcome the incoming 2025–26 board members. Please note: This event is open exclusively to current, dues-paying Club members.If you’re unable to register, it likely means your membership is not active. Not sure about your status? No problem—just reach out to me and I’ll be happy to check for you. Not a member yet?[Join here], activate your membership, and then register for the event. We’d love to have you! Join here, activate your membership, and then register for the event. We’d love to have you! Club of New York colettet@MIT.edu

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This event has reached its registration limit and is sold out.

Ever wondered what it takes to keep the MBTA running smoothly? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the MBTA Operations Control Center (OCC), where a dedicated team of dispatchers works around the clock to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service across buses and transit rails.

On this guided tour, you’ll witness how the OCC team manages everything from ensuring trains and buses stay on schedule to coordinating rapid responses to service disruptions. See firsthand how technology and expertise come together to manage headways, maintain safe access to the right of way, and respond to emergencies.

Get an inside look at the real-time action that keeps Boston moving and join us for this hour-long tour. Based on available space, this tour will be limited to 10 people.

Pricing:

• PAID Members & Member Guests: $25/person
• Non-members & Guests: $40/person

Please do not register for this event more than once. If you are unsure if you have successfully registered for this event, please contact communications@mitcob.org instead of registering again. If you are an MIT alumnus, or otherwise have an account in this system, please be sure to log in before registering since this will connect your registration to your account.

Contact

mwang@mitcob.org

Learn More 2025-05-01 20:00:00 2025-05-01 21:00:00 UTC [SOLD OUT] Alumni Tour: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Control Center This event has reached its registration limit and is sold out. Ever wondered what it takes to keep the MBTA running smoothly? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the MBTA Operations Control Center (OCC), where a dedicated team of dispatchers works around the clock to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service across buses and transit rails. On this guided tour, you’ll witness how the OCC team manages everything from ensuring trains and buses stay on schedule to coordinating rapid responses to service disruptions. See firsthand how technology and expertise come together to manage headways, maintain safe access to the right of way, and respond to emergencies. Get an inside look at the real-time action that keeps Boston moving and join us for this hour-long tour. Based on available space, this tour will be limited to 10 people. Pricing: PAID Members & Member Guests: $25/person Non-members & Guests: $40/person Please do not register for this event more than once. If you are unsure if you have successfully registered for this event, please contact communications@mitcob.org instead of registering again. If you are an MIT alumnus, or otherwise have an account in this system, please be sure to log in before registering since this will connect your registration to your account. Club of Boston mwang@mitcob.org

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tngai@mitcob.org

Learn More 2025-05-01 22:30:00 2025-05-02 00:00:00 UTC Cheese & Wine Tasting @ Life Love Cheese Calling all adventurous eaters! Kimi Ceridon (Class of 2001) has opened Life Love Cheese's first brick-and-mortar location in Wakefield and she's excited to share all things cheese with fellow MIT alums. Join her for an in-store Cheese Tasting and Wine Sampling workshop on Thursday May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM. For this tasting workshop with wine sampling, we will explore some of Kimi's favorite flavorful, pungent and, yes, delicious cheeses for a full-flavored sensory experience. Along the way, you'll learn what makes each of these cheeses so very special. Cheese has an incredible range of flavors for something made only of milk, salt, enzymes, cultures and mold. And, all of the cheeses are made right here in America. Life Love Cheese specializes in American-made, primarily New England, artisanal cheeses - high quality cheeses that come from small producers. Indulge in a unique experience, learn about the art of cheese pairing and discover new flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds. Come ready to enjoy great company, delicious cheese and wine, and unforgettable flavors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your palate and have a fantastic time. See you there! Ticket Pricing: $55 - Cheese Tasting - Non-Alcoholic $65 - Cheese Tasting - Regular (includes 3 wine samples) Tickets are very limited. Register now to reserve your seat. Tickets are non-refundable, but we may be able to offer refunds if we have a lengthy waiting list.   Club of Boston tngai@mitcob.org

Contact

Saed Thaher - saedth@mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-02 22:00:00 2025-05-04 18:00:00 UTC Delta Psi 136th Founders' Day MIT Alumni Association saedth@mit.edu

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Learn More 2025-05-03 15:45:00 2025-05-04 01:00:00 UTC MIT Baseball Alumni and Coach Barlow Retirement Celebration MIT Alumni Association

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Join us for a ~4.5 mile hike in the West part of the Middlesex FELLS Reservation. Located ~10 miles from MIT, the FELLS Reservation is a natural treasure, offering beautiful sceneries and providing an important drinking water supply for many residents north of Boston.

The Fells Reservation spans ~2,200-acres that include a diverse landscape of forest, wetlands, and hills, something all too rare in our urban/suburban landscape. This range of habitat sustains a variety of wildlife including mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds.

Approximate Trail Map
Our trail will loop around the FELLS North Reservoir along wooded areas with a mildly undulating terrain, offering frequent vistas of both North and Middle Reservoirs. We will have a brief lunch break at one of the scenic points, so, please bring a sandwich or snack and drinking water.

The expected start-to-end duration is 2 to 2.5 hours depending on weather and ground-surface conditions. The final trail will be selected closer to the hiking date, adapted to updated hike-day weather conditions and expected trail-surface conditions.

A detailed map of the Middlesex Fells Reservation may be found at:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/middlesex-fells-reservation-trail-map/download

How to Get There
Google Maps: “2 Hillcrest Pkwy, Winchester MA”
Latitude/Longitude: 42.463583, -71.120694

Meeting Point and Parking
The meeting point will be at the entrance to Middlesex FELLS Reservation across the street from 2 Hillcrest Pkwy, Winchester MA. On-street free parking is available along the entire length of Hillcrest Pkwy. You should be able to find a spot reasonably close to the meeting point between 2 and 40 Hillcrest Pkwy. Please park on the Reservoir side of the street only.

What to Bring/Use

Winter is behind us, May might be very hot at times but weather can often turn cool and shoulder-season gear is advisable. So, please consider bringing the following items to the hike:

1.    Comfortable, short and long sleeve shirts
2.    Hiking Boots or cross country sneakers
3.    Camera and binoculars
4.    Hat and sun block, as needed
5.    Water & Snack or Lunch

Event attendees must acknowledge and understand that: (i) they are not required to participate in this event; and (ii) any participation is voluntary and at their sole risk.

Primary Contact: 

Tony Galaitsis: Galaitsis@verizon.net
Retired Physicist. PhD in Physics from MIT, mountain hiking aficionado, avid traveler, and amateur photographer.

Secondary Contact:

Robert Greaves: rjgreaves@gmail.com
PhD in Marine Geology and Geophysics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. Avid hiker, traveler and scuba diver.

 

NOTE: Please do not register for this event more than once. If you are unsure if you have successfully registered for this event, please contact communications@mitcob.org instead of registering again. If you are an MIT alumnus, or otherwise have an account in this system, please be sure to log in before registering since this will connect your registration to your account.

Contact

galaitsis@verizon.net

Learn More 2025-05-04 14:00:00 2025-05-04 17:00:00 UTC Monthly MITCOB Hike – Middlesex FELLS North Reservoir If you have trouble registering for this event, click here. Join us for a ~4.5 mile hike in the West part of the Middlesex FELLS Reservation. Located ~10 miles from MIT, the FELLS Reservation is a natural treasure, offering beautiful sceneries and providing an important drinking water supply for many residents north of Boston. The Fells Reservation spans ~2,200-acres that include a diverse landscape of forest, wetlands, and hills, something all too rare in our urban/suburban landscape. This range of habitat sustains a variety of wildlife including mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. Approximate Trail MapOur trail will loop around the FELLS North Reservoir along wooded areas with a mildly undulating terrain, offering frequent vistas of both North and Middle Reservoirs. We will have a brief lunch break at one of the scenic points, so, please bring a sandwich or snack and drinking water. The expected start-to-end duration is 2 to 2.5 hours depending on weather and ground-surface conditions. The final trail will be selected closer to the hiking date, adapted to updated hike-day weather conditions and expected trail-surface conditions. A detailed map of the Middlesex Fells Reservation may be found at:https://www.mass.gov/doc/middlesex-fells-reservation-trail-map/download How to Get ThereGoogle Maps: “2 Hillcrest Pkwy, Winchester MA”Latitude/Longitude: 42.463583, -71.120694 Meeting Point and ParkingThe meeting point will be at the entrance to Middlesex FELLS Reservation across the street from 2 Hillcrest Pkwy, Winchester MA. On-street free parking is available along the entire length of Hillcrest Pkwy. You should be able to find a spot reasonably close to the meeting point between 2 and 40 Hillcrest Pkwy. Please park on the Reservoir side of the street only. What to Bring/Use Winter is behind us, May might be very hot at times but weather can often turn cool and shoulder-season gear is advisable. So, please consider bringing the following items to the hike: 1.    Comfortable, short and long sleeve shirts2.    Hiking Boots or cross country sneakers3.    Camera and binoculars4.    Hat and sun block, as needed5.    Water & Snack or Lunch Event attendees must acknowledge and understand that: (i) they are not required to participate in this event; and (ii) any participation is voluntary and at their sole risk. Primary Contact:  Tony Galaitsis: Galaitsis@verizon.netRetired Physicist. PhD in Physics from MIT, mountain hiking aficionado, avid traveler, and amateur photographer. Secondary Contact: Robert Greaves: rjgreaves@gmail.comPhD in Marine Geology and Geophysics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. Avid hiker, traveler and scuba diver.   NOTE: Please do not register for this event more than once. If you are unsure if you have successfully registered for this event, please contact communications@mitcob.org instead of registering again. If you are an MIT alumnus, or otherwise have an account in this system, please be sure to log in before registering since this will connect your registration to your account. Club of Boston galaitsis@verizon.net

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Join MIT MIMO and MIT CSAIL for the MIMO Symposium on May 6, 2025 at MIT’s Wong Auditorium.

This year’s symposium will see how Generative AI is transforming manufacturing and operations, with a focus on scaling domestic production, addressing labor shortages, and driving innovation. Attendees will gain insights into real world applications of AI, strategies for successful implementation, and best practices from AI leaders.

Keynote sessions and panels featuring industry experts and MIT researchers will provide answers to some of the most challenging questions facing leaders today, empowering you to navigate the evolving landscape of AI and unlock the full potential of the technology.

Register today and equip yourself with the knowledge and connections to shape the future of intelligent manufacturing and operations!

Visit our website for more information.

Contact

kimhunjoo@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-05-06 12:30:00 2025-05-06 22:30:00 UTC AI: Accelerating Impact Join MIT MIMO and MIT CSAIL for the MIMO Symposium on May 6, 2025 at MIT’s Wong Auditorium. This year’s symposium will see how Generative AI is transforming manufacturing and operations, with a focus on scaling domestic production, addressing labor shortages, and driving innovation. Attendees will gain insights into real world applications of AI, strategies for successful implementation, and best practices from AI leaders. Keynote sessions and panels featuring industry experts and MIT researchers will provide answers to some of the most challenging questions facing leaders today, empowering you to navigate the evolving landscape of AI and unlock the full potential of the technology. Register today and equip yourself with the knowledge and connections to shape the future of intelligent manufacturing and operations! Visit our website for more information. Club of Boston kimhunjoo@gmail.com

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Cycle the Minuteman Bikeway with Fellow MIT Alumni

Join fellow MIT alumni and other cyclists for a relaxed Thursday morning ride on the Minuteman Bikeway – one of the premier rail- trails in the U.S., designated a Millennium Trail by the White House and inducted into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.

Starting Point: Thorndike Field Park parking lot (free parking) at 99 Margaret St, Arlington, just 0.2 miles from MBTA Alewife Station (Red Line).

Ride Details: The group will decide whether our destination will be Bedford’s Depot Park (20 miles round trip) or Lexington Common (12 miles round trip) on the paved Minuteman Bikeway. 
Pace: relaxed, ~12–14 mph.

Destination: Bedford’s Depot Park (20 miles round trip) or Lexington Common (12 miles round trip)—the group will decide. The entire ride will be on the Minuteman Bikeway at about 12–14 mph.

When: Thursdays, at 10 AM. We’ll return by approximately 11:30 AM to noon.

Indulgences: If there's interest, we’ll stop at Kickstand Café in Arlington on our way back.

Ride Status Updates: Ride status will be posted on Thursday morning, no later than 8:30 AM, at https://ihaveanidea.us/cyclemitcob/.
The event will be canceled if the organizer is unable to attend, the 10 AM forecast for Cambridge predicts a temperature <43° or probability of rain >25%.

Always check ride status before attending the event.

Queries: Contact Hayward Zwerling at 978-407-0101 or HZMD@me.com

Note: Each participant is responsible for their own safety and agrees to hold harmless MIT, the MIT Club of Boston, and the event organizer for any injuries or consequences arising from participation.

Contact

hzmd@me.com

Learn More 2025-05-08 14:00:00 2025-05-08 16:00:00 UTC Cycle the Minuteman Bikeway with Fellow MIT Alumni Cycle the Minuteman Bikeway with Fellow MIT Alumni Join fellow MIT alumni and other cyclists for a relaxed Thursday morning ride on the Minuteman Bikeway – one of the premier rail- trails in the U.S., designated a Millennium Trail by the White House and inducted into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Starting Point: Thorndike Field Park parking lot (free parking) at 99 Margaret St, Arlington, just 0.2 miles from MBTA Alewife Station (Red Line). Ride Details: The group will decide whether our destination will be Bedford’s Depot Park (20 miles round trip) or Lexington Common (12 miles round trip) on the paved Minuteman Bikeway. Pace: relaxed, ~12–14 mph. Destination: Bedford’s Depot Park (20 miles round trip) or Lexington Common (12 miles round trip)—the group will decide. The entire ride will be on the Minuteman Bikeway at about 12–14 mph. When: Thursdays, at 10 AM. We’ll return by approximately 11:30 AM to noon. Indulgences: If there's interest, we’ll stop at Kickstand Café in Arlington on our way back. Ride Status Updates: Ride status will be posted on Thursday morning, no later than 8:30 AM, at https://ihaveanidea.us/cyclemitcob/.The event will be canceled if the organizer is unable to attend, the 10 AM forecast for Cambridge predicts a temperature &lt;43° or probability of rain &gt;25%.Always check ride status before attending the event. Queries: Contact Hayward Zwerling at 978-407-0101 or HZMD@me.com Note: Each participant is responsible for their own safety and agrees to hold harmless MIT, the MIT Club of Boston, and the event organizer for any injuries or consequences arising from participation. Club of Boston hzmd@me.com

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Please join us for a FREE Boston Seminar Series event co-hosted with Koch Institute

Cancer treatments kill tumor cells—does it really matter how?

Cells can die or signal injury via several different biological processes or pathways, and research increasingly suggests that the particular mechanism activated by a cancer therapy can significantly affect treatment outcomes.

Join us as Koch Institute researchers explain how they are leveraging specific cell injury and cell death pathways to take out tumors using new approaches to improve immunotherapy response and target aggressive, metastatic cancer cells. 

Featuring:

Whitney Henry, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology 

Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD

David H. Koch Professor of Science
Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering
Director, MIT Center for Precision Cancer Medicine 

Tiffany Emmons, PhD

Postdoctoral Associate, Yaffe Laboratory

Click here to find out more and reserve tickets!

Contact

mjendrysik@mitcob.org

Learn More 2025-05-08 21:30:00 2025-05-08 23:30:00 UTC BSS: Lethal weapons against cancer: Targeting cell death and injury pathways to eradicate tumors Please join us for a FREE Boston Seminar Series event co-hosted with Koch Institute Cancer treatments kill tumor cells—does it really matter how? Cells can die or signal injury via several different biological processes or pathways, and research increasingly suggests that the particular mechanism activated by a cancer therapy can significantly affect treatment outcomes. Join us as Koch Institute researchers explain how they are leveraging specific cell injury and cell death pathways to take out tumors using new approaches to improve immunotherapy response and target aggressive, metastatic cancer cells.  Featuring: Whitney Henry, PhD Assistant Professor of Biology  Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD David H. Koch Professor of ScienceProfessor of Biology and Biological EngineeringDirector, MIT Center for Precision Cancer Medicine  Tiffany Emmons, PhD Postdoctoral Associate, Yaffe Laboratory Click here to find out more and reserve tickets! Club of Boston mjendrysik@mitcob.org

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Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk in Prospect Park! The spring migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City and the open oasis of Prospect Park attracts myriad migrant visitors to join its resident birds. Explore the park and discover its wildlife with your fellow alums and naturalist Gabriel Willow.

The walk will last two hours. Participants should bring their own binoculars (highly recommended). Each alum is welcome to register up to three guests; children who can manage the walk are welcome.

Contact

colettet@MIT.edu

Learn More 2025-05-10 13:00:00 2025-05-10 15:00:00 UTC Bird Walks with the MIT Club | Prospect Park Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk in Prospect Park! The spring migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City and the open oasis of Prospect Park attracts myriad migrant visitors to join its resident birds. Explore the park and discover its wildlife with your fellow alums and naturalist Gabriel Willow. The walk will last two hours. Participants should bring their own binoculars (highly recommended). Each alum is welcome to register up to three guests; children who can manage the walk are welcome. Club of New York colettet@MIT.edu

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SPEAKERS AND AGENDA

Speaker photos and bios available here

9:00 AM: Opening Remarks by Marina Paschidi VP Special Programs & Bernard Ho Board Member MIT Club of Boston

9:15 AM: Fireside Chat: Impact of AI on Drug Discovery and Development—Mathai Mammen, CEO, President, and Chairman, Parabilis Medicines

10:00 AM: Panel 1: AI-Powered Drug Discovery and Development—Accelerating Innovation

Panelists:

1. Manolis Kellis—MIT Professor of AI for Genomic Medicine and Therapeutics
2. Anne E. Carpenter—Senior Director of the Imaging Platform, Institute Scientist, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT
3. Lihua Yu—Chief Data Officer, LifeMine Therapeutics
4. Avak Kahvejian—General Partner, Flagship Pioneering

• Moderator: Tarun Walia—Senior Director and Head, Decision Science, Novo Nordisk

11:00 AM: Panel 2: AI in Pharma and Healthcare—From Innovation to Patient Impact

Panelists:

1. Pawan Sinha—Professor, Brain & Cognitive Sciences, MIT
2. Pranav Rajpurkar—Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School and Co-Founder, a2z Radiology AI
3. Stephanie Bova - Chief Digital Officer, Drug Development, Novo Nordisk
4. Dimitris K. Agrafiotis—Director, Arsenal Capital Partners

• Moderator: Naji Gehchan—Chief Medical and Development Officer, Kyvema Therapeutics

12:00 PM: Break

12:15 PM: Innovation Showcase—Spotlight on AI Startups and Projects

1:00 PM: Closing Remarks by Marina Paschidi VP Special Programs & Mikael Petrosyan AVP Special Programs MIT Club of Boston

Speaker photos and bios available here

REGISTRATION PRICING

Pricing

Current MIT students: free
MIT Club of Boston paid members and guests: $25
MIT alums and guests: $35
General public (Non-MIT alums) : $45

Event proceeds are donated to the MIT Club of Boston Scholarship Fund

Note carefully: MIT Club of Boston Members and MIT Alumni should log in to this website in order to see all ticket options available to you.

Contact

communications@mitcob.org

Learn More 2025-05-10 13:00:00 2025-05-10 17:00:00 UTC BIOSUMMIT 2025 AI in Healthcare & Biotech: From Lab to Impact   For more details, go to the Biosummit Event Page SPEAKERS AND AGENDA Speaker photos and bios available here 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks by Marina Paschidi VP Special Programs &amp; Bernard Ho Board Member MIT Club of Boston 9:15 AM: Fireside Chat: Impact of AI on Drug Discovery and Development—Mathai Mammen, CEO, President, and Chairman, Parabilis Medicines 10:00 AM: Panel 1: AI-Powered Drug Discovery and Development—Accelerating Innovation Panelists: Manolis Kellis—MIT Professor of AI for Genomic Medicine and Therapeutics Anne E. Carpenter—Senior Director of the Imaging Platform, Institute Scientist, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT Lihua Yu—Chief Data Officer, LifeMine Therapeutics Avak Kahvejian—General Partner, Flagship Pioneering Moderator: Tarun Walia—Senior Director and Head, Decision Science, Novo Nordisk 11:00 AM: Panel 2: AI in Pharma and Healthcare—From Innovation to Patient Impact Panelists: Pawan Sinha—Professor, Brain &amp; Cognitive Sciences, MIT Pranav Rajpurkar—Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School and Co-Founder, a2z Radiology AI Stephanie Bova - Chief Digital Officer, Drug Development, Novo Nordisk Dimitris K. Agrafiotis—Director, Arsenal Capital Partners Moderator: Naji Gehchan—Chief Medical and Development Officer, Kyvema Therapeutics 12:00 PM: Break 12:15 PM: Innovation Showcase—Spotlight on AI Startups and Projects 1:00 PM: Closing Remarks by Marina Paschidi VP Special Programs &amp; Mikael Petrosyan AVP Special Programs MIT Club of Boston Speaker photos and bios available here REGISTRATION PRICINGPricing Current MIT students: freeMIT Club of Boston paid members and guests: $25MIT alums and guests: $35General public (Non-MIT alums) : $45 Event proceeds are donated to the MIT Club of Boston Scholarship Fund Note carefully: MIT Club of Boston Members and MIT Alumni should log in to this website in order to see all ticket options available to you. Club of Boston communications@mitcob.org