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Apr 30

Artificial Intimacy: Who Do We Become When We Talk to Machines?

MIT Alumni Association

Wednesday, April 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm (America/New_York)

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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
Apr 30

Annual Members' Meeting

  • In-Person

Club of New York

Wednesday, April 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (America/New_York)

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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
Apr 30

Navigating MIT Career Services Program for All Alumni

  • Online

Club of Washington D.C.

Wednesday, April 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm (America/New_York)

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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:

 

Contact

euterpe@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-04-30 23:00:00 2025-05-01 00:00:00 UTC Navigating MIT Career Services Program for All Alumni 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   Club of Washington D.C. euterpe@alum.mit.edu
May 4

MITDC Star Wars Day Annual Meeting & Picnic

  • In-Person

Club of Washington D.C.

Sunday, May 4, 11:00am - 2:00pm (America/New_York)

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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

Learn More 2025-05-04 15:00:00 2025-05-04 18:00:00 UTC MITDC Star Wars Day Annual Meeting & Picnic 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!   Club of Washington D.C. syu@mitdc.org
May 8

MITDC Women's Mentoring Group Meet-Up - May 2025

  • In-Person

Club of Washington D.C.

Thursday, May 8, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (America/New_York)

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Have you been looking for other women alumni in the DMV that may be in the same boat as you to discuss your current situation? Whether it’s advice on how to advance, step back, or pivot in your career, how to balance work with the rest of life’s demands, or how to manage kids or aging parents, we are here and probably have been through something similar.
 
The next meeting for the MIT Women's Mentoring Group will be held Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. We heard you Marylanders and will be meeting at in MD this month!! That still means we expect you Virginians who are free to make it :) 
 
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING POPULARITY OF THE EVENT, THE VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MARYLAND, LOCATION TBD.
 
This time, you will haear Kristin Smith speak on pay equity. With this group, everyone can find or be a mentor in an organic fashion with like-minded women. We look forward to seeing you on the second Thursday of every month going forward. 

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

Contact

sgoswami@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-08 23:00:00 2025-05-09 01:00:00 UTC MITDC Women's Mentoring Group Meet-Up - May 2025 Have you been looking for other women alumni in the DMV that may be in the same boat as you to discuss your current situation? Whether it’s advice on how to advance, step back, or pivot in your career, how to balance work with the rest of life’s demands, or how to manage kids or aging parents, we are here and probably have been through something similar.   The next meeting for the MIT Women's Mentoring Group will be held Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. We heard you Marylanders and will be meeting at in MD this month!! That still means we expect you Virginians who are free to make it :)    DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING POPULARITY OF THE EVENT, THE VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MARYLAND, LOCATION TBD.   This time, you will haear Kristin Smith speak on pay equity. With this group, everyone can find or be a mentor in an organic fashion with like-minded women. We look forward to seeing you on the second Thursday of every month going forward.  This is a pay-as-you-go event for food and beverage. Club of Washington D.C. sgoswami@alum.mit.edu
May 10

Bird Walks with the MIT Club | Prospect Park

  • In-Person

Club of New York

Saturday, May 10, 9:00am - 11:00am (America/New_York)

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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
May 10

Private Met Tour + Hangout: Fashion in Art

  • In-Person

Club of New York

Saturday, May 10, 12:00pm - 2:30pm (America/New_York)

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Join the MIT Club of New York for a private, curated tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exceptional collection, exploring fashion through the ages and what garments can tell us about the cultures that created it. This tour explores clothing represented in paint, stone, wood, and other media found across the Museum’s collections.

There will be 2 tours: one starting at 12:00 PM; the second starting at 1:15 PM.

We currently only have space for the tour at 1:15 PM.

After the tour, there will be a hangout at the Met Rooftop bar to chat with fellow alums.

Come join us on Saturday, May 10! Space is limited, to allow a more personal experience – sign up to reserve your spot.

 

Contact

colettet@MIT.edu

Learn More 2025-05-10 16:00:00 2025-05-10 18:30:00 UTC Private Met Tour + Hangout: Fashion in Art Join the MIT Club of New York for a private, curated tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exceptional collection, exploring fashion through the ages and what garments can tell us about the cultures that created it. This tour explores clothing represented in paint, stone, wood, and other media found across the Museum’s collections. There will be 2 tours: one starting at 12:00 PM; the second starting at 1:15 PM. We currently only have space for the tour at 1:15 PM. After the tour, there will be a hangout at the Met Rooftop bar to chat with fellow alums. Come join us on Saturday, May 10! Space is limited, to allow a more personal experience – sign up to reserve your spot.   Club of New York colettet@MIT.edu
May 14

Prototype & Pitch: Device Innovation in the DMV region

  • In-Person

Club of Washington D.C.

Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (America/New_York)

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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!

Gil Blankenship is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the MDC Studio.
Gil Blankenship
Founder and Chairman of the Board of the MDC Studio

Dr. Gil Blankenship is the Founder and Chairman of the MDC Studio, and a former Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. Over his career, he has built multiple technology companies, including Techno-Sciences, TRX Systems, and Strom Motors, which have taken numerous products to national and international markets, and three of which have been acquired. Dr. Blankenship completed his BS, MS, and PhD in Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a life fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

 

Getting There

The meeting will be held in the Henry M Jackson Foundation's San Antonio A/B conference room in building 6720A, which just on the right after you enter the building.

This event is best accessed by car.  It is possible to take the metro to the Grosvenor-Strathmore red line stop and take a bus (or Uber/Lyft/cab) for the last three miles.

Parking Garage
6720C Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817

Parking Directions
When you arrive at the parking garage, enter through the daily lane and take a ticket. Park and bring your ticket with you, as you can receive a validation sticker to exit the garage.

Contact

nao@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-14 23:00:00 2025-05-15 00:30:00 UTC Prototype & Pitch: Device Innovation in the DMV region 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! Gil BlankenshipFounder and Chairman of the Board of the MDC Studio Dr. Gil Blankenship is the Founder and Chairman of the MDC Studio, and a former Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. Over his career, he has built multiple technology companies, including Techno-Sciences, TRX Systems, and Strom Motors, which have taken numerous products to national and international markets, and three of which have been acquired. Dr. Blankenship completed his BS, MS, and PhD in Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a life fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.   Getting There The meeting will be held in the Henry M Jackson Foundation's San Antonio A/B conference room in building 6720A, which just on the right after you enter the building. This event is best accessed by car.  It is possible to take the metro to the Grosvenor-Strathmore red line stop and take a bus (or Uber/Lyft/cab) for the last three miles. Parking Garage6720C Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20817 Parking DirectionsWhen you arrive at the parking garage, enter through the daily lane and take a ticket. Park and bring your ticket with you, as you can receive a validation sticker to exit the garage. Club of Washington D.C. nao@alum.mit.edu
May 17

Manhattan Historical Walking Tour: Ely Jacques Kahn's Art Deco New York

  • In-Person

Club of New York

Saturday, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm (America/New_York)

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Join us for our last walking tour of the season, designed for architecture enthusiasts, NYC lovers, and the curious alike. Explore New York City’s Art Deco history through the work of Ely Jacques Kahn, one of the architects who helped shape the city’s iconic skyline. We’ll visit landmarks like One Astor Plaza and 2 Park Avenue, compare Kahn’s designs to other architectural styles, and uncover fascinating stories about his life and work. Whether you're passionate about architecture or enjoy discovering NYC’s hidden gems, this tour offers a deeper look into the city’s rich architectural heritage.

Contact

colettet@MIT.edu

Learn More 2025-05-17 15:00:00 2025-05-17 17:00:00 UTC Manhattan Historical Walking Tour: Ely Jacques Kahn's Art Deco New York   Join us for our last walking tour of the season, designed for architecture enthusiasts, NYC lovers, and the curious alike. Explore New York City’s Art Deco history through the work of Ely Jacques Kahn, one of the architects who helped shape the city’s iconic skyline. We’ll visit landmarks like One Astor Plaza and 2 Park Avenue, compare Kahn’s designs to other architectural styles, and uncover fascinating stories about his life and work. Whether you're passionate about architecture or enjoy discovering NYC’s hidden gems, this tour offers a deeper look into the city’s rich architectural heritage. Club of New York colettet@MIT.edu
May 18

MIT Club of New York Run & Social in Central Park

  • In-Person

Club of New York

Sunday, May 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm (America/New_York)

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Dates for additional runs will be announced in upcoming newsletters.

Join us this spring for our 2nd run in Central Park. This run will take place on Sunday, May 18h. We will split into groups by pace. The fast group will run the full loop which is approximately 6 miles at approximately 10 min/mile. Those who prefer to walk a shorter loop can finish early and meet the co-host at the starting point. After the run, the group will mingle over a coffee or smoothie. Rain or shine.

The group will meet at the Columbus Circle statue at W 59th Street and Central Park West. 

Contact

colettet@MIT.edu

Learn More 2025-05-18 14:00:00 2025-05-18 16:00:00 UTC MIT Club of New York Run & Social in Central Park   Dates for additional runs will be announced in upcoming newsletters. Join us this spring for our 2nd run in Central Park. This run will take place on Sunday, May 18h. We will split into groups by pace. The fast group will run the full loop which is approximately 6 miles at approximately 10 min/mile. Those who prefer to walk a shorter loop can finish early and meet the co-host at the starting point. After the run, the group will mingle over a coffee or smoothie. Rain or shine. The group will meet at the Columbus Circle statue at W 59th Street and Central Park West.  Club of New York colettet@MIT.edu