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MIT Alumni Association offers career services to all alumni regardless of your where you are in your journey. Let MIT help you find your next opportunity. 

During this session, Megan Strosnider, Assistant Director of MIT Alumni Career Programs will guide you through the many career resources that they have available for all MIT alumni.

Resources include, but are not limited to:

• The Alumni Advisors Hub, where you can connect with fellow alumni to have career conversations centering around a variety of topics, including job search, resume review, industry transitions, and mock interviews
• Our MIT Alumni Job Board, which you can use to browse potential job opportunities that may interest you, many of which are posted by your fellow alumni
• The Career Masterclass Collection, which includes free access to the following 5 self-paced career courses:  Accelerate Your Job Search with ChatGPT, Build a Resume and Cover Letter That Wins Interviews, Land the Perfect Job with LinkedIn, Land Your First Tech Job, and Find Your Fit
• MITAA Alumni Career Design Fellowship, a 4-week professional development program we offer with Mission Collaborative, where you can design and take actionable steps towards the next move in your career alongside fellow alumni. 

Our webinar recordings:

• ChatGPT for Your Job Search, January 2024 webinar with career development speaker and author, Jeremy Schifeling
• Resume Revamp Workshop, October 2023 webinar with resume expert Heather Rothbauer-Wanish
• Skip the Schmooze: 3 Introvert-Friendly Job Search Strategies, January 2025 webinar also led by Jeremy Schifeling

Contact

euterpe@alum.mit.edu

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Celebrate Star Wars Day at the MIT Club of DC Annual Meeting & Picnic!  At this event, MITDC members and their guests can relax with fellow alumni, enjoy good food, play lawn games, and vote for next year's MITDC board while enjoying the beautiful view of the Potomac River. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win fun raffle prizes.  As it is Star Wars Day, the grand prize will be a Lego Millennium Falcon Set!

Lunch is included in this event. The menu includes: Pesto Baked Salmon, Pulled Chicken BBQ + buns, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Cookies, Lemonade and Iced Tea. Acoholic drinks may be purchased at the Island Time Bar and are the responsibility of the attendee.

This event is for dues paying members. Not a member?  No worries!  We have bundled tickets + discounted membership tickets at checkout.  Discounts for MIT10 are also available. Partners may attend for free.

See you there, and May the Fourth be with you!

Contact

syu@mitdc.org

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This is a pay-as-you-go event for food and beverage.

Contact

sgoswami@alum.mit.edu

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

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

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

1. DMS-MIT Special Guest Lecture:

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

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

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

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

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

3. STEM Outreach Volunteering Information: 

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

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

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

Registration Information:

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

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

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

Contact

greenorbs@dallasmakerspace.org

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Contact

lk31soak@alum.mit.edu

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Join your fellow MIT alumni for an evening of entrepreneurship and device innovation in the DMV region! Alum Dr. Gil Blankenship, '67, SM '69, PhD '71, will share some stories about what he has learned while starting companies that make hardware. There will be networking time and a chance for you to pitch your company.

Hosted in collaboration by the MDC Studio, a startup studio dedicated to building medical technology companies from the ground up, and Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF), attendees will get a chance to learn about the new HJF Innovation Ecosystem, empowering the development and commercialization of military medical innovations.

Come and discover local resources and support for device innovations, pitch your ideas (no experience needed!), and mingle with innovators, experts, and future collaborators while enjoying light refreshments and drinks!

Contact

nao@alum.mit.edu

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Join us at The Liberty Tavern for great food and great conversation in the heart of Arlington. 

Metro: Located 2 blocks from the Clarendon Metro Station (Orange, Silver)

This is pay-as-you-go event.

Contact

abraham@alum.mit.edu

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Contact

cdwarka@mitcio.com

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Join the fourth Laugh & Learn session of the Professional Development Series!

Educators and engineers Marie-Louise Murville and Malcolm Knapp have teamed up to teach essential professional skills often overlooked in traditional education, such as conflict resolution and handling difficult people. Unlike conventional training programs, Laugh & Learn blends best-practice methodologies with humor, making skill development both engaging and enjoyable.

Participants will not only learn practical strategies for real-world challenges but also engage in role-playing exercises in private breakout sessions. You’ll even watch live demonstrations of “right way/wrong way” scenarios to reinforce key concepts.

Our fourth session is titled “Conflict Resolutions Skills – Development Path Disagreements.”  (You do not need to have attended any of the earlier sessions to join the fourth!)

In this session, we explore the unique dynamics of project decision-making conflicts and why they demand approaches distinct from previous conflict types covered in our series. You'll learn techniques for crafting compelling arguments that foster resolution rather than resistance. Expect interactive role-playing, including responding to disagreements such as: 'Your idea is obviously wrong. In my 20 years of experience, I have never seen it done that way.'

How would you navigate this conversation productively? Join us to practice and refine these skills!

Presenters

Marie-Louise Murville, MIT ’82, ’84, LBS ‘94, Engineer, Educator, Entrepreneur, CEO, GoalsHabitsSkills, LLC, Adjunct Faculty, American University’s Kogod School of Business, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-louisemurville/

Marie-Louise Murville has over 25 years of executive and Board level experience in business, consulting, and venture capital.  Marie-Louise Murville is the founder and President of GoalsHabitsSkills, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Kogod School of Business where she teaches management information systems, technology strategy, and data analytics in the MBA program.  She is a visionary with a track record of turning ideas into reality.  In 2010, she created Delight Me, Inc. to empower people to achieve their personal and professional goals.  Previously, she founded and built medical device/biotech company Noxilizer Corporation, was a venture capitalist with Charles River Ventures and Lazard Technology Partners, and a consultant with Arthur D. Little, Inc. She earned both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as a Masters in Management from the London Business School.

 Malcom Knapp, Columbia ’05, ‘06, Engineer, Consultant, Mentor, MFHK Consulting, https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmknapp/

Malcolm Knapp has over 15 years of experience as a product manager, engineer, and instructor. He is the founder of the Engineer Accelerator, a mentoring program designed to help engineers successfully transition into professional careers. Previously, he has developed and taught courses for UC Berkeley, Lam Research, and various corporate clients. As a consultant, Malcolm has worked with startups across diverse sectors, including consumer, industrial, medical, and manufacturing industries. His expertise spans customer discovery, product innovation, and efficient product delivery. He is also the creator of Orbis Analysis, a cutting-edge design sprint methodology that accelerates product prototyping by identifying unknowns, resolving conflicts, and eliminating ambiguities at the earliest stages of development. Malcolm holds a combined B.A./B.S. in Science, Technology & Society, and Electrical Engineering from Pitzer College and Columbia University and a Master of Science from Columbia University.

 Special guests and breakout room facilitators:

• Sven Romberg, American University, ‘07, Educator, Storyteller, Anthropologist https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-romberg-46a2914/
• Zach Wilks, Columbia ’00, Michigan ‘97, Lawyer, Storyteller, Mentor, https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-wilks-6855a1277/
• Alyssa  Guo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-guo-8991547/

Session Format:

Duration: 60 minutes

• 1-2 min introduction
• Best Practices Frameworks: 20min
• 30 Min Breakout – Role-playing game to practice key techniques and phrases for effective communication
• 5 Recap/close

Contact

murville@alum.mit.edu

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Join us for an evening of professional connection at our Networking & Headshots Mixer. Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or simply trying to build your network, this event is designed with you in mind.

Enjoy some refreshments and come ready to make meaningful connections.

Are you in need of a new headshot? An up-to-date headshot is key to your professional presence online. Add a mini headshot session to your ticket for $25, courtesy of photographer and alum Theresa Rideout '19 of TKR Photography. You will receive 2-3 high-resolution photographs within 3 weeks of the event. Limited to 24 tickets. 

Contact

syu@mitdc.org

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Please join your fellow alums from the MIT Club of Washington DC as we cheer on DC United, the New England Revolution, or both. This year we are under cover in section 204, click here to view.

Early Bird special--save $2 if you buy your tickets by noon, May 19.

• All D.C. United Tickets are digital. For a mobile ticket guide, click here.
• DC United Matchday information, click here.
  • Audi Field has a strict Bag Policy! Please read DC United's policy

Getting There

Parking is available, but is generally expensive. Audi Field is metro accessible (about a 15 minute walk) from both the Navy Yard-Ballpark and Waterfront stations. DC United's transportaion guide is here.

Contact

johnmark@alum.mit.edu