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Join area MIT alums for an in-person tour of the collections of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery.  The tour begin aat 6:30PM on Thursday, May 1 and will last about an hour and will be led by a gallery docent.  The museum is at 500 University Avenue.  

Contact

rkarz@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-01 22:30:00 2025-05-01 23:30:00 UTC Tour of the Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY Join area MIT alums for an in-person tour of the collections of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery.  The tour begin aat 6:30PM on Thursday, May 1 and will last about an hour and will be led by a gallery docent.  The museum is at 500 University Avenue.   Club of Rochester rkarz@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. 

Event Details:

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

Learn More 2025-05-13 22:00:00 2025-05-14 01:00:00 UTC Dallas Makerspace + MIT Special Guest Lecture: Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi - Quantum Dots & Unexpected Applications 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.  Event Details: 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).      Club of Dallas and Fort Worth greenorbs@dallasmakerspace.org

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Join MIT Alumni in Bend for an informal evening of drinks, conversation, and networking on Tuesday, May 27th from 5:30-7:00 PM. 

We'll meet at the Worthy Brewing Company (Eastside location, not the downtown site) (https://worthybrewing.com/)

495 NE Bellevue Drive

 

Contact

rebeleon@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-28 00:30:00 2025-05-28 02:30:00 UTC MIT Alumni Evening in Bend Join MIT Alumni in Bend for an informal evening of drinks, conversation, and networking on Tuesday, May 27th from 5:30-7:00 PM.  We'll meet at the Worthy Brewing Company (Eastside location, not the downtown site) (https://worthybrewing.com/) 495 NE Bellevue Drive   Club of Oregon and Southwest Washington rebeleon@alum.mit.edu

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Tour of the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics

When: Friday, May 30,2025 at 3:00 PM

Where:  250 E River Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

Free, Registration will open on May 1, Attendance is limited to 25.

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) was founded in the fall of 1970. The mission of the Laboratory was to investigate the interaction of intense laser radiation with matter. LLE was established as a multidisciplinary teaching and research center for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 

Contact

rkarz@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-30 19:00:00 2025-05-30 21:30:00 UTC Tour of the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics Tour of the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics When: Friday, May 30,2025 at 3:00 PM Where:  250 E River Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 Free, Registration will open on May 1, Attendance is limited to 25. The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) was founded in the fall of 1970. The mission of the Laboratory was to investigate the interaction of intense laser radiation with matter. LLE was established as a multidisciplinary teaching and research center for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  The Laboratory has a five-fold mission: 1. To conduct implosion experiments and basic physics experiments in support of the National Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) program. 2. To develop new laser and materials technologies. 3. To provide graduate and undergraduate education in electro-optics, high-power lasers, high-energy-density physics, plasma physics, and nuclear fusion technology. 4. To operate the National Laser Users' Facility. 5. To conduct research and development in advanced technology related to high-energy-density phenomena. Join us for a tour of this unique resource right here in Rochester. Club of Rochester rkarz@alum.mit.edu