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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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<h2><strong>MITCOC Presents: Faculty Speaker Reception with Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi - Quantum Dots &amp; Unexpected Applications</strong></h2>
<p>Have you ever wondered how technologies like LEDs, solar cells, and biomedical imaging became so advanced? The answer lies in a groundbreaking discovery in quantum dot research by Professor Moungi Bawendi, one of the most influential chemists of our era.</p>
<p>Quantum dots—tiny semiconducting crystals with remarkable optical and electronic properties—have transformed numerous industries. Central to this revolution was Professor Bawendi's pioneering hot-injection synthesis method, which enabled the production of high-quality, uniform quantum dots on a large scale. This innovation gave scientists an unprecedented ability to fine-tune these materials, tailoring their properties with precision for specific applications.</p>
<p>Today, Professor Bawendi's work drives advancements in a wide array of technologies, from vibrant LED displays to life-saving biomedical imaging tools. His research exemplifies how visionary science can open up limitless possibilities across industries.</p>
<p>Professor Moungi Bawendi, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at MIT, has dedicated his career to exploring the science and applications of nanocrystals, particularly semiconductor nanocrystals—better known as quantum dots. 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. After completing postdoctoral research at Bell Labs, he joined MIT's chemistry faculty in 1990. In 2023, Professor Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry as a co-recipient for his "discovery and synthesis of quantum dots."</p>
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<p>Professor Bawendi’s groundbreaking contributions continue to inspire and shape the future of science and technology.</p>
<p>join us for an evening with Professor and Nobel Prize winner Moungi Bawendi on May 13th from 6-8pm at McAndrews Held and Malloy, 500 West Madison, 35th Floor, Chicago, IL.  A wine and cheese reception to follow. Registrants that want to participate virtually will receive details on May 10th.</p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Patron - $25</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Virtual (for Members and patrons) - $25</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">MIT10 - $25</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Club Member - $30</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Non-Member - $40</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Please register by May 10th.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not a member of MITCOC? MIT alums, current students, and parents can <a href="https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/topics/26416/memberships"><strong>join here.</strong></a></span></p>

Learn More 2025-05-13 23:00:00 2025-05-14 01:00:00 UTC Evening with Nobel Prize winner Professor Moungi Bawendi &lt;div&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCOC Presents: Faculty Speaker Reception with Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi - Quantum Dots &amp;amp; Unexpected Applications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Have you ever wondered how technologies like LEDs, solar cells, and biomedical imaging became so advanced? The answer lies in a groundbreaking discovery in quantum dot research by Professor Moungi Bawendi, one of the most influential chemists of our era.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Quantum dots—tiny semiconducting crystals with remarkable optical and electronic properties—have transformed numerous industries. Central to this revolution was Professor Bawendi&#039;s pioneering hot-injection synthesis method, which enabled the production of high-quality, uniform quantum dots on a large scale. This innovation gave scientists an unprecedented ability to fine-tune these materials, tailoring their properties with precision for specific applications.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Today, Professor Bawendi&#039;s work drives advancements in a wide array of technologies, from vibrant LED displays to life-saving biomedical imaging tools. His research exemplifies how visionary science can open up limitless possibilities across industries.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Professor Moungi Bawendi, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at MIT, has dedicated his career to exploring the science and applications of nanocrystals, particularly semiconductor nanocrystals—better known as quantum dots. Born in Paris, he moved to the United States as a child and went on to earn his bachelor&#039;s and master&#039;s degrees from Harvard University, followed by a PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago. After completing postdoctoral research at Bell Labs, he joined MIT&#039;s chemistry faculty in 1990. In 2023, Professor Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry as a co-recipient for his &quot;discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.&quot;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://d2y9yy6rey1imf.cloudfront.net/shrine_store/uploads/networks/143…; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;199&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Professor Bawendi’s groundbreaking contributions continue to inspire and shape the future of science and technology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;join us for an evening with Professor and Nobel Prize winner Moungi Bawendi on May 13th from 6-8pm at McAndrews Held and Malloy, 500 West Madison, 35th Floor, Chicago, IL.  A wine and cheese reception to follow. Registrants that want to participate virtually will receive details on May 10th.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;Patron - $25&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;Virtual (for Members and patrons) - $25&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;MIT10 - $25&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;Club Member - $30&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;Non-Member - $40&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;Please register by May 10th.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;Not a member of MITCOC? MIT alums, current students, and parents can &lt;a href=&quot;https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/topics/26416/memberships&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;join here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; Club of Chicago

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Contact

lk31soak@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-14 22:30:00 2025-05-15 00:30:00 UTC Hartford Stage Tour May 14, 2025     If you have ever attended a production at the Hartford Stage Company you know how fortunate Connecticut is to have this theatrical gem. The Hartford Stage Company is one of the most acclaimed regional theaters in the country. It has hosted world premiers of several plays that have gone on to be huge successes on Broadway, including Anastasia, Marvin’s Room, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Now you will have an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how it is all done.   On May 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., the MIT Club of Hartford and New London will host a behind the scenes tour of the Hartford Stage Company. We will see everything that goes into a production, including set design and construction, lighting, props, costuming, and much more. The tour will be conducted by the Hartford Stage Company staff. We are currently waiting on word to see if Melia Bensussen, Artistic Director of the Hartford Stage Company, will join us. Following the tour the Club will host a reception with light snacks in the theater’s upper lobby. This is one event you surely do not want to miss. The price for this event is $18.00 for Club members and $22.00 for non-members.   May 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hartford Stage Company; 50 Church Street in Hartford. Please click on the link at right to register. For more information contact Leon Kaatz at (860) 247-564 Club of Hartford lk31soak@alum.mit.edu

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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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<p>Join us for our Family Friendly Bike and Brunch in the suburbs on Saturday June 14th at 9:30am to 11:30am.  We will bike the Forest Preserve, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering miles of scenic trails for biking, hiking, and running. Located just a short distance from the River Forest Metra stop, it's the perfect place for an easy bike ride through the woods.  Along the way, we may see deer, foxes, and other wildlife.  </p>
<p>Please RSVP to let us know if you are going to make it.  If it is raining we will reschedule.  Please also bring a bike lock and water to hydrate.</p>
<p><span class="tw-text-whisper">This will be an intermediate bike ride and suitable for all skill levels. </span>The trails are smooth, well-maintained and run along the Des Plaines river.  We will follow along the Des Plaines River to Robinson Park. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.The trek will be 20 miles and will take us up to Park Ridge where we can stop for brunch.</p>
<p><img src="https://d2y9yy6rey1imf.cloudfront.net/shrine_store/uploads/networks/143…; alt="June MITCOC Bike Path" width="467" height="276"></p>
<p>The group will start off at 9:30 from Thatcher Wood a short 5-'min ride north from the River Forest Train Station.  For those arriving by car, you can park in the Thatcher Woods parking lot off of Chicago Avenue.  If you are coming from Chicago, take the Union Pacific West line to River Forest, arriving at 8:50 in River Forest.</p>
<p><img src="https://d2y9yy6rey1imf.cloudfront.net/shrine_store/uploads/networks/143…; alt="Directions from River Forest Station" width="371" height="411"></p>
<p>We hope to see you there!</p>

Contact

stephen.a.morales@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-06-14 14:30:00 2025-06-14 16:30:00 UTC MIT COC June Family-Friendly Bike and Brunch &lt;p&gt;Join us for our Family Friendly Bike and Brunch in the suburbs on Saturday June 14th at 9:30am to 11:30am.  We will bike the Forest Preserve, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering miles of scenic trails for biking, hiking, and running. Located just a short distance from the River Forest Metra stop, it&#039;s the perfect place for an easy bike ride through the woods.  Along the way, we may see deer, foxes, and other wildlife.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please RSVP to let us know if you are going to make it.  If it is raining we will reschedule.  Please also bring a bike lock and water to hydrate.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;tw-text-whisper&quot;&gt;This will be an intermediate bike ride and suitable for all skill levels. &lt;/span&gt;The trails are smooth, well-maintained and run along the Des Plaines river.  We will follow along the Des Plaines River to Robinson Park. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.The trek will be 20 miles and will take us up to Park Ridge where we can stop for brunch.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://d2y9yy6rey1imf.cloudfront.net/shrine_store/uploads/networks/143…; alt=&quot;June MITCOC Bike Path&quot; width=&quot;467&quot; height=&quot;276&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The group will start off at 9:30 from Thatcher Wood a short 5-&#039;min ride north from the River Forest Train Station.  For those arriving by car, you can park in the Thatcher Woods parking lot off of Chicago Avenue.  If you are coming from Chicago, take the Union Pacific West line to River Forest, arriving at 8:50 in River Forest.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://d2y9yy6rey1imf.cloudfront.net/shrine_store/uploads/networks/143…; alt=&quot;Directions from River Forest Station&quot; width=&quot;371&quot; height=&quot;411&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt; Club of Chicago stephen.a.morales@gmail.com

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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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MITCOC members are gathering for the 2025 Bike the Drive event on August 31st at 9:30am.  If you are interested in joining the group for an easy ride on Lake Shore Drive, please join us. 

Chicago's annual Bike the Drive event is an iconic event and not to be missed. The Active Transportation Alliance has once again organized a great event and registration is open.  You can register at https://bikethedrive.org/register/.  The event takes bikers of all skill levels. 

Meeting Location: NW corner of Jackson and Lake Shore Drive, 235 S. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60604.

Please RSVP to let us know you will be coming.

We'll ride North up to the Lincoln Park Zoo taking rests to have unobstructed pictures of the Centennial Ferris Wheel and other Chicago Icons as we ride car-free. Please make sure you register, bring a helmet, and a bottle of water. 

Recommendations:

• Everyone *must* wear a helmet.
• Show up ready to ride 
• Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, bike lock

Contact

stephen.a.morales@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-08-31 14:30:00 2025-08-31 17:00:00 UTC MITCOC Bike the Drive Family-Friendly Alumni Bike MITCOC members are gathering for the 2025 Bike the Drive event on August 31st at 9:30am.  If you are interested in joining the group for an easy ride on Lake Shore Drive, please join us.  Chicago's annual Bike the Drive event is an iconic event and not to be missed. The Active Transportation Alliance has once again organized a great event and registration is open.  You can register at https://bikethedrive.org/register/.  The event takes bikers of all skill levels.  Meeting Location: NW corner of Jackson and Lake Shore Drive, 235 S. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60604. Please RSVP to let us know you will be coming. We'll ride North up to the Lincoln Park Zoo taking rests to have unobstructed pictures of the Centennial Ferris Wheel and other Chicago Icons as we ride car-free. Please make sure you register, bring a helmet, and a bottle of water.  Recommendations: Everyone *must* wear a helmet. Show up ready to ride  Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, bike lock Club of Chicago stephen.a.morales@gmail.com