Learn More 2023-05-03 20:00:00 2023-05-03 22:00:00 UTC Pre-screening with Oliver Stone of new documentary "Nuclear Now" Cambridge Massachusetts Nuclear Science and Engineering

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From MIT To Transforming STEM Education: A Fireside Chat with Ayah Bdeir, Founder of littleBits

Ayah Bdeir is an entrepreneur, engineer and social activist. She is the inventor of littleBits, the electronic building block that has transformed STEM education for millions of kids around the world. For over a decade, Bdeir's work has centered around empowering everyone to be an inventor — by modularizing and democratizing electronics, by pioneering new ways of learning through play, and by reimagining the relationship between technology and creativity. Bdeir has been particularly focused on empowering underrepresented communities, especially girls, with the tools to become tomorrow's changemakers. Join us for this in-person talk and learn more about this fascinating alumna.

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Colette Thompson - chocolette@mac.com

Learn More 2023-06-08 18:00:00 2023-06-08 19:30:00 UTC Where They Are Now: Alumni of the Month Series: Ayah Bdeir   From MIT To Transforming STEM Education: A Fireside Chat with Ayah Bdeir, Founder of littleBits Ayah Bdeir is an entrepreneur, engineer and social activist. She is the inventor of littleBits, the electronic building block that has transformed STEM education for millions of kids around the world. For over a decade, Bdeir's work has centered around empowering everyone to be an inventor — by modularizing and democratizing electronics, by pioneering new ways of learning through play, and by reimagining the relationship between technology and creativity. Bdeir has been particularly focused on empowering underrepresented communities, especially girls, with the tools to become tomorrow's changemakers. Join us for this in-person talk and learn more about this fascinating alumna. Club of New York chocolette@mac.com

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Dr. Poterba is the Mitsui Professor of Economics at MIT and President of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He will speak on the economic challenges of an aging population, including a discussion of longevity patterns, private annuities and Social Security as a source of lifetime income. He will also address the challenges of saving enough in a low-return environment.

A reception at 6:00 PM will be followed by a three course dinner, after which Dr. Poterba will speak and take questions.

This dinner will be held at the Newark Marriott Hotel at Newark Libery Ariport.

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Dale Krouse - dalekrouse@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2023-06-08 18:00:00 2023-06-08 21:30:00 UTC 2023 Annual Dinner MIT Club of Northern NJ Annual Dinner June 8th, 6:00-9:30pm Speaker: Dr. James Poterba Topic: "Longevity, Financial Markets and Retirement Security" Dr. Poterba is the Mitsui Professor of Economics at MIT and President of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He will speak on the economic challenges of an aging population, including a discussion of longevity patterns, private annuities and Social Security as a source of lifetime income. He will also address the challenges of saving enough in a low-return environment. A reception at 6:00 PM will be followed by a three course dinner, after which Dr. Poterba will speak and take questions. This dinner will be held at the Newark Marriott Hotel at Newark Libery Ariport. Newark New Jersey Club of Northern New Jersey dalekrouse@alum.mit.edu

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Moral injury in healthcare refers to the psychological and emotional distress that healthcare providers experience when they are unable to provide care that aligns with their professional and personal values. This session will discuss the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this growing problem in the healthcare field. This event is hosted as part of MIT Sloan Reunion 2023 by the MIT Sloan Physicians Group.

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MIT Sloan Alumni Relations - mitsloanalumnirelations@mit.edu

Learn More 2023-06-02 15:00:00 2023-06-02 15:45:00 UTC Burnout and Moral Injury in Healthcare (online) Moral injury in healthcare refers to the psychological and emotional distress that healthcare providers experience when they are unable to provide care that aligns with their professional and personal values. This session will discuss the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this growing problem in the healthcare field. This event is hosted as part of MIT Sloan Reunion 2023 by the MIT Sloan Physicians Group. MIT Sloan Alumni mitsloanalumnirelations@mit.edu

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Everything about owning an electric car. Gim Hom ’71 will present a comprehensive talk about picking a car, insurance, dealing with the dealer, and things people don't tell you when you're plugging in the car.

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Bob Schaffel - bschaffel@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2023-06-11 12:00:00 2023-06-11 13:00:00 UTC Class of 1971 – Buying and Owning Electric Cars With Gim Hom ’71 Everything about owning an electric car. Gim Hom ’71 will present a comprehensive talk about picking a car, insurance, dealing with the dealer, and things people don't tell you when you're plugging in the car. bschaffel@alum.mit.edu

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Facilitated by Prof. Barbara Hoopes of Virginia Tech's MBA Program

Whether you enjoyed learning the Bullwhip Effect playing the Beer Game while at Sloan or never had a chance to play it before, come and enjoy this fun game with fellow Sloanies and friends.

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Padmaja Vanka - pvanka@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2023-05-18 18:30:00 2023-05-18 21:30:00 UTC The Beer Game Facilitated by Prof. Barbara Hoopes of Virginia Tech's MBA Program Whether you enjoyed learning the Bullwhip Effect playing the Beer Game while at Sloan or never had a chance to play it before, come and enjoy this fun game with fellow Sloanies and friends. MIT Sloan Club of Washington DC pvanka@alum.mit.edu

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Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk in Central Park on World Migratory Bird Day! The spring migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City and the open oasis of Central 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.

Note: Two walks will be offered on May 13: an early walk starting at 8am and a late walk at 11am. Please double check to confirm for which one you are registering. Alums are welcome to register for both walks individually.

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Colette Thompson - chocolette@mac.com

Learn More 2023-05-13 11:00:00 2023-05-13 13:00:00 UTC Bird Walks with the MIT Club | May 13, 11 AM - THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk in Central Park on World Migratory Bird Day! The spring migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City and the open oasis of Central 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. Note: Two walks will be offered on May 13: an early walk starting at 8am and a late walk at 11am. Please double check to confirm for which one you are registering. Alums are welcome to register for both walks individually. Club of New York chocolette@mac.com

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Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk in Central Park on World Migratory Bird Day! The spring migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City and the open oasis of Central 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.

 

Note: Two walks will be offered on May 13: an early walk starting at 8am and a late walk at 11am. Please double check to confirm for which one you are registering. Alums are welcome to register for both walks individually.

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Colette Thompson - chocolette@mac.com

Learn More 2023-05-13 08:00:00 2023-05-13 10:00:00 UTC Bird Walks with the MIT Club | May 13, 8 AM Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk in Central Park on World Migratory Bird Day! The spring migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City and the open oasis of Central 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.   Note: Two walks will be offered on May 13: an early walk starting at 8am and a late walk at 11am. Please double check to confirm for which one you are registering. Alums are welcome to register for both walks individually. New York New York Club of New York chocolette@mac.com