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Join LBGTQ+ Services for the 2025 hybrid Lavender Graduation on Friday, May 2nd at 4:30 pm US Eastern Time to celebrate our LBGTQ+ MIT undergraduate and graduate/post doc students who have graduated or will be graduating in 2025 and the wonderful things they've accomplished.  This event is in collaboration with and hosted by our friends at Alumnx Pride and the MIT Alumni Association.

Please make sure to RSVP and share within your networks so you can receive the information on how to participate. Graduates must RVSP to participate. 

If you have any questions please feel free to email LBGTQ+ Services at lbgt@mit.edu.

The entire MIT community (students, alumni, staff, faculty, family, friends) is invited to enjoy and be with us on this date to recognize our grads. There will be music, speeches, graduate celebrations, a mini-dance party, and more.  This event will not be recorded, but it will be a hybrid event as portions will be live streamed. 

Please make sure to RSVP and share within your networks so you can receive the Zoom link to participate. You may also consider a gift to support LGBTQ+ students and programming.  

If you have any questions please feel free to email LBGTQ+ Services at lbgt@mit.edu. 

For 2025 Graduates: The registration deadline for graduating students to be included in the program is April 14th. Late additions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. 

MIT Diploma & Graduation
Changes to the way your first and middle names appear on your diploma can be made within the degree application without going through a legal name change. You would just need to change your name in WebSIS. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. To read how to have the name you would like on your diploma please go to the Registrar's website here. You can also keep your legal name on your diploma but have your preferred name read out loud at graduation. To learn more about that please email Philip Clyff.

Diplomas | MIT Registrar
All MIT graduates receive a traditional paper diploma and can opt-in to receive a digital diploma. You may also request a replacement diploma if the original is lost or damaged, or in the case of a gender change.By default, your MIT diploma displays your legal name at the time of your graduation; it is also the name read at the Commencement ceremonies. We strongly recommend using your legal name to ensure that your credential can be verified in MIT’s systems and by third parties such as government entities and international employers. Diplomas  | MIT Registrar

Contact

lbgt@mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-02 20:30:00 2025-05-02 20:30:00 UTC 2025 Lavender Graduation Join LBGTQ+ Services for the 2025 hybrid Lavender Graduation on Friday, May 2nd at 4:30 pm US Eastern Time to celebrate our LBGTQ+ MIT undergraduate and graduate/post doc students who have graduated or will be graduating in 2025 and the wonderful things they've accomplished.  This event is in collaboration with and hosted by our friends at Alumnx Pride and the MIT Alumni Association.Please make sure to RSVP and share within your networks so you can receive the information on how to participate. Graduates must RVSP to participate.  If you have any questions please feel free to email LBGTQ+ Services at lbgt@mit.edu. The entire MIT community (students, alumni, staff, faculty, family, friends) is invited to enjoy and be with us on this date to recognize our grads. There will be music, speeches, graduate celebrations, a mini-dance party, and more.  This event will not be recorded, but it will be a hybrid event as portions will be live streamed.  Please make sure to RSVP and share within your networks so you can receive the Zoom link to participate. You may also consider a gift to support LGBTQ+ students and programming.   If you have any questions please feel free to email LBGTQ+ Services at lbgt@mit.edu.  For 2025 Graduates: The registration deadline for graduating students to be included in the program is April 14th. Late additions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.  MIT Diploma & GraduationChanges to the way your first and middle names appear on your diploma can be made within the degree application without going through a legal name change. You would just need to change your name in WebSIS. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. To read how to have the name you would like on your diploma please go to the Registrar's website here. You can also keep your legal name on your diploma but have your preferred name read out loud at graduation. To learn more about that please email Philip Clyff. Diplomas | MIT RegistrarAll MIT graduates receive a traditional paper diploma and can opt-in to receive a digital diploma. You may also request a replacement diploma if the original is lost or damaged, or in the case of a gender change.By default, your MIT diploma displays your legal name at the time of your graduation; it is also the name read at the Commencement ceremonies. We strongly recommend using your legal name to ensure that your credential can be verified in MIT’s systems and by third parties such as government entities and international employers. Diplomas  | MIT Registrar MIT Alumnx Pride lbgt@mit.edu

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 Botanical Garden Tour

 

Led by Deborah Jeanne Hirsch, Van Vleck House and Garden Management Committee Member

 

$20 Members. $25 non-members and guests.  Children to 16 free.

Adult capacity: 30 persons. 

Contact

lposter@catalyx.com

Learn More 2025-05-10 17:30:00 2025-05-10 19:00:00 UTC Van Vleck Garden Event  Botanical Garden Tour   Led by Deborah Jeanne Hirsch, Van Vleck House and Garden Management Committee Member   $20 Members. $25 non-members and guests.  Children to 16 free. Adult capacity: 30 persons.  Club of Northern New Jersey lposter@catalyx.com

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• Patron - $25
• Virtual (for Members and patrons) - $25
• MIT10 - $25
• Club Member - $30
• Non-Member - $40

Please register by May 10th.

Not a member of MITCOC? MIT alums, current students, and parents can join here.

Learn More 2025-05-13 23:00:00 2025-05-14 01:00:00 UTC Evening with Nobel Prize winner Professor Moungi Bawendi MITCOC Presents: Faculty Speaker Reception with Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi - Quantum Dots & Unexpected Applications 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. 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. 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. 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." Professor Bawendi’s groundbreaking contributions continue to inspire and shape the future of science and technology. 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. Patron - $25 Virtual (for Members and patrons) - $25 MIT10 - $25 Club Member - $30 Non-Member - $40 Please register by May 10th. Not a member of MITCOC? MIT alums, current students, and parents can join here. Club of Chicago

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MIT Club of Northern NJ

Annual Dinner

 

One randomly chosen NNJ MIT Club member at the meeting will receive a $100 cash prize. If you are not yet a club member and are coming to the meeting, you should join the Club here before May 15!

Schedule:

6:00pm  Cocktail Reception (cash bar)
7:00pm  Three course dinner 
8:15pm  Dr. Emily Carter's presentation followed by questions from attendees

Location:  Newark Marriott hotel at the Newark Liberty Airport

Price:

$70 - MIT Club members and their guests
$85 - All others

Free Hotel Parking included! (Parking ticket handed out during the meeting)

 

*I acknowledge and understand that: (i) I am not required to participate in this event; (ii) my participation is voluntary and at my sole risk; and (iii) I am responsible for my own protection against Covid-19, including, without limitation, following all health and safety protocols communicated to me or posted at the event venue.

Contact

robin.brystra@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-05-15 22:00:00 2025-05-15 22:00:00 UTC 2025 Annual Dinner Meeting - MIT Alumni Club of Northern NJ MIT Club of Northern NJ Annual Dinner Thursday, May 15th, 6:00-9:30pm  Cocktail reception (cash bar) - 6 pm,  Dinner and Speaker - 7 pm  Speaker: Dr. Emily Carter "A Conversation about Climate Intervention Strategies: The Work Ahead"   Dr. Carter is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, and Applied and Computational Mathematics at Princeton University. She is also Senior Strategic Advisor and Associate Laboratory Director for Applied Materials and Sustainability Sciences, and a member of the executive management team at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a Department of Energy national lab. Since joining PPPL in 2022, Dr. Carter has been working to diversify the laboratory’s research portfolio to include the science of electromanufacturing and solar radiation management.    One randomly chosen NNJ MIT Club member at the meeting will receive a $100 cash prize. If you are not yet a club member and are coming to the meeting, you should join the Club here before May 15! Schedule: 6:00pm  Cocktail Reception (cash bar)7:00pm  Three course dinner 8:15pm  Dr. Emily Carter's presentation followed by questions from attendees Location:  Newark Marriott hotel at the Newark Liberty Airport Price: $70 - MIT Club members and their guests$85 - All others Free Hotel Parking included! (Parking ticket handed out during the meeting)   *I acknowledge and understand that: (i) I am not required to participate in this event; (ii) my participation is voluntary and at my sole risk; and (iii) I am responsible for my own protection against Covid-19, including, without limitation, following all health and safety protocols communicated to me or posted at the event venue. Club of Northern New Jersey robin.brystra@gmail.com

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Book Club:  The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science      

by Kate Zernike  

A New York Times Notable Book

“Gripping…one puts down the book inspired by the women’s grit, tenacity, and brilliance.” —Science
“Riveting.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene

 

In 1963, a female student was attending a lecture given by Nobel Prize winner James Watson, then tenured at Harvard. At nineteen, she was struggling to define her future. She had given herself just ten years to fulfill her professional ambitions before starting the family she was expected to have. For women at that time, a future on the usual path of academic science was unimaginable—but during that lecture, young Nancy Hopkins fell in love with the promise of genetics. Confidently believing science to be a pure meritocracy, she embarked on a career.

 

In 1999, Hopkins, now a noted molecular geneticist and cancer researcher at MIT, divorced and childless, found herself underpaid and denied the credit and resources given to men of lesser rank. Galvanized by the flagrant favoritism, Hopkins led a group of sixteen women on the faculty in a campaign that prompted MIT to make the historic admission that it had long discriminated against its female scientists. The sixteen women were a formidable group: their work has advanced our understanding of everything from cancer to geology, from fossil fuels to the inner workings of the human brain. And their work to highlight what they called “21st-century discrimination”—a subtle, stubborn, often unconscious bias—set off a national reckoning with the pervasive sexism in science.

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who broke the story, The Exceptions chronicles groundbreaking science and a history-making fight for equal opportunity. It is the “excellent and infuriating” (The New York Times) story of how this group of determined, brilliant women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change. And it offers an intimate look at the passion that drives discovery, and a rare glimpse into the competitive, hierarchical world of elite science—and the women who dared to challenge it. 

 

No Fee:  just let us know you are coming

This book is available on Amazon: The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science

• ISBN-10    1982131837

Contact

malthiblues@yahoo.com

Learn More 2025-05-22 22:30:00 2025-05-22 22:30:00 UTC Book Club - The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science Book Club:  The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science       by Kate Zernike   A New York Times Notable Book “Gripping…one puts down the book inspired by the women’s grit, tenacity, and brilliance.” —Science“Riveting.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene     In 1963, a female student was attending a lecture given by Nobel Prize winner James Watson, then tenured at Harvard. At nineteen, she was struggling to define her future. She had given herself just ten years to fulfill her professional ambitions before starting the family she was expected to have. For women at that time, a future on the usual path of academic science was unimaginable—but during that lecture, young Nancy Hopkins fell in love with the promise of genetics. Confidently believing science to be a pure meritocracy, she embarked on a career.   In 1999, Hopkins, now a noted molecular geneticist and cancer researcher at MIT, divorced and childless, found herself underpaid and denied the credit and resources given to men of lesser rank. Galvanized by the flagrant favoritism, Hopkins led a group of sixteen women on the faculty in a campaign that prompted MIT to make the historic admission that it had long discriminated against its female scientists. The sixteen women were a formidable group: their work has advanced our understanding of everything from cancer to geology, from fossil fuels to the inner workings of the human brain. And their work to highlight what they called “21st-century discrimination”—a subtle, stubborn, often unconscious bias—set off a national reckoning with the pervasive sexism in science. From the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who broke the story, The Exceptions chronicles groundbreaking science and a history-making fight for equal opportunity. It is the “excellent and infuriating” (The New York Times) story of how this group of determined, brilliant women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change. And it offers an intimate look at the passion that drives discovery, and a rare glimpse into the competitive, hierarchical world of elite science—and the women who dared to challenge it.    No Fee:  just let us know you are coming This book is available on Amazon: The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science ISBN-10    1982131837 Club of Northern New Jersey malthiblues@yahoo.com

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Amazon In-Person Edison Fulfillment Center Tour 

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 5/27, 12:00 - 1:30pm  

Know before you Go

	Tour Duration Each tour is approximately 60-90 minutes long. On the tour you may walk up and down at least one flight of stairs and walk approximately 1 mile.
	Arrive Early Early arrival is strongly recommended. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. If guests do not arrive on time, the tour will start without you. Once the tour has begun, guests will not be able to join the tour.
	Attire All guests must wear flat, closed-toed, and closed-heeled shoes (no sandals, clogs or high heels). We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or sneakers. Additionally, long hair must be pulled at or above shoulder length. Loose fitting clothing (long-hanging jewelry, scarves, or ties) are not permitted. Headscarves worn for religious reasons are permitted but must be tucked in securely.
	Identification Upon your arrival, your tour leader will ask for a government issued photo ID. Please ensure that guest information submitted during sign-up matches the guest ID.
	Children Children must be six years of age or older to attend the tour. Visitors may not carry young children on the tour. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
	Accessibility Amazon Fulfillment Centers are accessible facilities. To request a specific accommodation for a tour, please submit a request via the Amazon Tours Help Center ahead of registration to confirm we can support.
	Service Animals Pets are not authorized on the tour. Service animals are permitted in all public areas and on the tour. Service animals are dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability and does not include emotional support, comfort, or companionship animals.
	Photography While cell phones are allowed on the tour, still photography is only permitted in designated photo spots along the tour.
	Items Allowed on Tour You may bring your wallet, keys, cell phone, and transparent water bottle on the tour. We ask that you keep all bags and backpacks at home or in a vehicle, unless medically necessary. Outside food and drink will not be permitted.

 

No Fee:  just let us know you are coming

Contact

afadeev@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-27 16:00:00 2025-05-27 17:30:00 UTC Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour - Edison NJ Amazon In-Person Edison Fulfillment Center Tour  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 5/27, 12:00 - 1:30pm   Know before you Go Tour Duration Each tour is approximately 60-90 minutes long. On the tour you may walk up and down at least one flight of stairs and walk approximately 1 mile. Arrive Early Early arrival is strongly recommended. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. If guests do not arrive on time, the tour will start without you. Once the tour has begun, guests will not be able to join the tour. Attire All guests must wear flat, closed-toed, and closed-heeled shoes (no sandals, clogs or high heels). We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or sneakers. Additionally, long hair must be pulled at or above shoulder length. Loose fitting clothing (long-hanging jewelry, scarves, or ties) are not permitted. Headscarves worn for religious reasons are permitted but must be tucked in securely. Identification Upon your arrival, your tour leader will ask for a government issued photo ID. Please ensure that guest information submitted during sign-up matches the guest ID. Children Children must be six years of age or older to attend the tour. Visitors may not carry young children on the tour. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.   Accessibility Amazon Fulfillment Centers are accessible facilities. To request a specific accommodation for a tour, please submit a request via the Amazon Tours Help Center ahead of registration to confirm we can support. Service Animals Pets are not authorized on the tour. Service animals are permitted in all public areas and on the tour. Service animals are dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability and does not include emotional support, comfort, or companionship animals. Photography While cell phones are allowed on the tour, still photography is only permitted in designated photo spots along the tour.   Items Allowed on Tour You may bring your wallet, keys, cell phone, and transparent water bottle on the tour. We ask that you keep all bags and backpacks at home or in a vehicle, unless medically necessary. Outside food and drink will not be permitted.     No Fee:  just let us know you are coming Club of Northern New Jersey afadeev@alum.mit.edu

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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.  

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.

This will be an intermediate bike ride and suitable for all skill levels. 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.

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.

We hope to see you there!

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 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.   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. This will be an intermediate bike ride and suitable for all skill levels. 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. 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. We hope to see you there! Club of Chicago stephen.a.morales@gmail.com

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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