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| 2004 | |
| Sept 15 | MIT Enterprise Forum, Dinner Meeting Where Will the Venture Capital Flow Next? -- An Evening with Ann Winblad
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2004, Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel - 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA |
| Sept 22 |
We will venture out to Tini Biggs, a popular locale in the Belltown/Lower Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. It is a time to relax in a friendly environment, meet alum of all ages and backgrounds, and network. So come for a drink and a bite to eat. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm and continue until... Location: Tini Biggs |
| Sept 23 |
Satellite broadcasts are designed for entrepreneurs and investors involved in new business ventures. The Cambridge headquarters organizes the content and speakers. Panels are made up of industry experts in the fields of law, venture capital, investment banking and entrepreneurship. The broadcasts include an overview of the topic by the moderator, further exploration of the subject by each panelist, and an interactive discussion fielding questions from attendees and satellite-downlinked participants from around the world. In the Northwest, these events are hosted in Seattle, Spokane and Richland. This presentation is on Soldier Tech and National Security. Date: September 23, 2004, 5:30 p.m Location: Fisher Plaza, Seattle Cost: $25, reservations may be arranged as follows: |
| Sept 25 |
Join us as we meet some local members of the US boomerang team and learn about their recent tournament adventures at the Boomerang World Cup in France, as well as see some demonstrations of their talents. Will Herlan ‘86, Course 16, will explain the physics of boomerangs, and will also show how physics and aerodynamics come together in this sport. We will have the opportunity to throw some boomerangs ourselves, and will enjoy a brown bag sandwich lunch with truffled popcorn, beverages and dessert. Kids are especially welcome! Date: Saturday, September 25, 11:30 am -- 1:30 pm Location: Microsoft Sports Field #5 157th Ave NE, East of NE 36th Way Redmond, WA Note: Please park in the Building 9 parking lot. You may complete a
vehicle parking registration form in
advance, or complete one when you arrive on campus. Register for this event: HERE Questions? Please contact Lola Ball at or 425-531-0348. |
| Sept 26 |
It is fall recruitment time again for MIT, and all Educational Counselors are invited top meet some of the world’s best and brightest prospective students at an information session hosted by MIT admissions representative, Matthew L. McGann, in Renton. In addition to the nformation session, you are also invited to join Matthew for an information gathering and meal (we ask that you pick up the cost of your meal). Date: Sunday, September 26, Lunch at 11 am, Meeting at 2 pm Meeting Location: Lunch Location: Questions? Please contact Karina O'Malley at
or 425-739-7332. |
| Oct 13 | Business Opportunities in the New Energy Economy Business Opportunities in the New Energy Economy Blackouts, rising electric bills, power quality and environmental issues are just a few of the drivers behind the next big entrepreneurial opportunity: Energy technology. Join our panel of entrepreneurs and investors for the latest trends in this emerging industry. Learn from their successes and disappointments. Find out why the Northwest is a hot spot for smart-energy businesses. This dinner program will be a highly interactive dialogue among experts with diverse perspectives and experiences. The panel will address key questions for business leaders, including: Which energy technologies are attracting investments? Moderator: WHEN: Wednesday, October 13th, 2004 - Social hour and registration begin at 5:00 pm. Dinner is served at 6:15 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm WHERE: Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel - 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA HOW: Register now for this dinner program on October 13th, at 5:00 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Tickets are $40 in advance. Reservations may be arranged as follows: About MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest |
| Oct 27 | EASTSIDE HAPPY HOUR AT THE ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY, BELLEVUE It is a time to relax in a friendly environment, meet alum of all ages and backgrounds, and network. So come for a drink |
| Nov 4 |
Please join us on Thursday, November 4th for a special Young Alumni Seminar, sponsored by the MIT Alumni
Association and the MIT Club of Puget Sound. Young alumni are invited to enjoy a lively panel of distinguished MIT alumni as they discuss "Infinite Possibilities: Careers After MIT." It is also your chance to rediscover your connection to the Institute and your community of young alumni in the Seattle area.
The distinguished panel includes: Douglas Bors '80, President, Sophometrics Inc.; Cynthia Lavoie GM '88, Date: For more information or to register, visit: http://alum.mit.edu/young-alumni If you have questions, please contact Kim Cole at the MIT Alumni Association at youngalumniseminar@mit.edu or (617) 252-1149. |
| Nov 9 |
Digital Computing at the Institute for Advanced Study, 1945-1958 The digital universe consists of two kinds of bits: differences in space and differences in time. Digital computers are devices that translate between these two forms of information--structure and sequence--according to definite rules. Exactly 59 years ago, John von Neumann and a small group of nonconformists--who started out by building their own workbenches next to the boiler room in the basement of Fuld Hall--launched a project to do this at electronic speed. The resulting architecture and coding has descended directly to almost all computers now in use. With a bare 5 kilobytes of high-speed storage, von Neumann and his colleagues tackled previously intractable problems ranging from thermonuclear explosions, stellar evolution, and long-range weather forecasting to cellular automata, genetic coding, and the origins of life. Why Princeton? Why not MIT? Von Neumann succeeded in jump-starting the computer revolution by bringing engineers into the den of the mathematicians, rather than by bringing mathematicians into a den of engineers. The stored-program computer, as delivered by von Neumann, broke the distinction between numbers that *mean* things and numbers that *do* things. Our universe would never be the same. Dinner will be catered by our favorite truffle café, La Buona Tavola, and will include salad, entrée, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Please indicate on your registration if you require a vegetarian selection. Date: Tuesday, November 9, 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Presentation
Location: Directions: |
| Nov 13 |
Embrace your inner geek! Join us for a guided tour of the Science Fiction Museum at the Experience Music Project. We'll spend a few hours paying homage to many of our favorite science fiction memories and legends. Feel free to bring the whole family for this fun science filled event!
Date: Saturday, November 13
Location: Directions: http://www.sfhomeworld.org/index.asp
Please RSVP By: November 9 |
| Nov 18 | SEATTLE HAPPY HOUR AT THE HILLTOP ALE HOUSE It is a time to relax in a friendly environment, meet alum of all ages and backgrounds, and network. So come for a drink and a bite to eat. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm and continue until... Date: November 18, 2004, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
Location: Registration not required.
Questions? Please contact Dennis Duckworth at or
206-579-6253. |
| Nov 18 |
Join us for this exclusive MIT event where we
will sample the best of Small Vineyards Direct Import wines…if you missed the wine tasting we had at the Pink Door earlier this year, this is one you will not want to miss. Specially
prepared dishes will be prepared by Chef Alexandra, such as Asian
pear green salad with a creamy citrus vinaigrette, Crostini of mushroom
and Parmegiano Reggiano with grated truffles, Braised lamb meat croquettes
in a pear and mint reduction and Glazed Farm apple cake with fruit
sauce. Date: Thursday, November 18 Time: 8:00 PM -- 10:00 PM Location: La Buona Tavola Truffle Cafe & Specialty Foods in Seattle's Pike Place Market 1524 Pike Place Seattle, WA (206) 292-5555 Cafe Cost: $35.00 for club members and their guests Please RSVP By: November 14, as there are a *very* limited number of seats Register for this event: HERE Questions? Please contact Lola Ball at or 425-531-0348. BACK TO TOP |
| Dec 15 | MIT ENTERPRISE FORUM PRESENTS A BIOTECH FORUM WITH LEE HARTWELL Baking Bread, Brewing Beer, and Curing Cancer? Lee Hartwell's ground-breaking research with the yeast cells used for everyday tasks like baking bread and brewing beer have lead to a more fundamental understanding of how cancer cells reproduce, and ultimately how cancer may be treated. For his research he was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize in physiology/medicine. Dr. Hartwell’s newest project involves forming an international consortium of laboratories to tackle the problem of identifying biomarkers in blood that could reveal the presence of breast cancer. Advances in technology combined with information from the human genome project offer the possibility for a major advance in biomarker discovery. The consortium members will apply different approaches to the problem while sharing biological materials and comparing results. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mitwa.org/. Location: Date & Time: December 15, 2004, 5:30pm |
| Dec 29 | MIT
CURRENT STUDENTS LUNCHEON – DECEMBER 29 Please join us as we have lunch with current MIT students from the Washington area. We will have sandwiches and snacks available. Date: Wednesday, December 29, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Cost: Free RSVP: Please RSVP by December 27 Questions? Ccontact Lola Ball at or 425-531-0348. |
| 2005 | |
| Jan 9 | SEPT Program Selection Committee Meeting We will be meeting with previous years attendees for feedback to the selection committee. More details to follow... Where: When: January 9, 2005, 7:00 pm Questions: Contact Charlie Kaminski
or Jill Kurfirst . |
| Jan 25 | MIT ENTERPRISE FORUM FORECASTING MARKETS: THE CAPITAL UPDATE FOR 2005 What do the capital markets have in store for
high-tech entrepreneurs this year? Join the MIT Enterprise Forum and
a panel of renowned experts
at Fisher Plaza, as we take an in-depth look at money sources for growth
and start-up companies in 2005. From VCs to investment banks to M&As
and IPOs, this program will address the important money angles your business
needs to know for the coming year. •
Michael Parks, Publisher, Marple’s Business Newsletter Location: Fisher Plaza Date: January 25 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Jan 26 |
Join the Club as we meet for a Happy Hour in Seattle, where you will meet old friends, make some new friends and have a chance to unwind and network after work. No RSVP necessary. Location: Tini Bigg's Date: January 26, 6 – 9 PM Questions? Please contact Dennis Duckworth
at 206-579-6253 or . |
| Jan 27 | MIT PROFESSOR ADAM BERINSKY ON “PUBLIC OPINION POLLS AND AMERICAN POLITICS” Welcome MIT Professor Adam Berinsky for his talk on the relationship of public opinion polls and the political process. Topics covered will include: 1. A brief history of opinion polls Professor Adam Berinsky is an Assistant Professor of Political Science
at MIT. His research focuses on the political behavior of ordinary citizens.
Berinsky has published numerous articles and is the author of Silent
Voices: Public Opinion and Political Representation in America from Princeton
University Press. Please register
for this event. |
| Feb 9 | MIT CLUB OF PUGET SOUND ANNUAL BOARD MEETING From: Mike
Koss I'd like to invite you to join the Club's officers as we discuss the Club's progress and evaluate our programs and plans for the coming year. We will be serving pizza, so please RSVP so that we can order enough for everyone. I think it's time we revamp our club organization. We're going to try to be more explicit about the duties of each committee and have roles for more volunteers to be involved to implement current or new club programs. In particular, we really need help in Treasury and Program (Events) committees. And I'd also like to get started on some new projects: a club newsletter (twice/year mailing), and an online member directory. This will be a great meeting to attend if you want to get more involved with club activities as I'll be presenting an overview of the club committees and we'll be deciding how to organize the work for the next year. Date: Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Location: Bellevue Regional Library Cost: Free RSVP: Please RSVP online by February 7 See you next week, |
| Feb 16 | EASTSIDE HAPPY HOUR Join the Club as we meet for a Happy Hour on the Eastside, where you will meet old friends, make some new friends and have a chance to unwind and network after work. No RSVP necessary. Location: When: February 16, 6 – 9 PM Questions? Please contact Dennis Duckworth at 206-579-6253 or
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| Feb 16 | MIT ENTERPRISE
FORUM -- “OPEN
SOURCE: REAPING REWARDS, AVOIDING CATASTROPHE”
Everybody is doing it, should you? What you need to know to tackle the new Open Source business models; and legal and production issues you should be aware of in order to make it work for you. Open Source is no longer just a buzzword, find out what you need to know and learn how to capitalize on the opportunities afforded, or drop it before it drops you. Please join us for an engaging discussion around the pros and cons of Open Source; software, services and the companies who have leveraged business models on this platform. - Moderator: Dan Woods, O'Reilly Publishing Location: To Register: Tickets are $40 in advance. Reservations may be arranged
as follows:
Date: February 16 - Social hour and registration begin at 5:00 pm. Dinner
is served at 6:15 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm
Questions? Please contact MITEF directly: http://www.mitwa.org/. BACK TO TOP |
| Mar 3 | MIT CLUB EVENTS--IDEAS AND PLANNING This will be a great opportunity to meet with other alums in the area, as well as brainstorm interesting, fun, cool ideas for the club, and setting those ideas in motion. Want to have fun and help your club out? Come and join us! Date: Thursday, March 3 at 6 pm Cost: Free - dinner is included, so please RSVP by Wednesday evening, March 2. Directions: Please register.
Questions? Please contact Lola Ball at 425-531-0348
or .
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| Mar 8 | MIT PROFESSOR
ALAN EPSTEIN ON “THE MIT MICROENGINE PROJECT” – MARCH
8 Please join us as we welcome Professor Alan Epstein
to Seattle for his presentation on “The MIT MicroEngine Project: Shirt-button Sized
Jet Engines, Generators, Rocket Engines, and Coolers”. Dr. Epstein
is the R.C. Maclaurin Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Head of
the Division of Propulsion and Energy Conversion and Director of the MIT
Gas Turbine Laboratory. He has been on the MIT faculty since 1980. His technical interests focus on energy conversion, propulsion, and turbomachinery - including: micro heat engines, unsteady flow in turbomachinery, turbine heat transfer, advanced instrumentation, hydroacoustics, and the application of active control to aeropropulsion systems. Dr. Epstein has over 70 technical publications in these fields. In addition to being an active consultant to the gas turbine and aerospace industries, Dr. Epstein has received, among others, four best paper awards from the International Gas Turbine Institute, and the ASME Gas Turbine Award. He is a member of the NRC Air Force Science and Technology Board, is a Fellow of the AIAA, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. The presentation will cover MIT’s efforts to develop micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based gas turbine engines, turbogenerators, and rocket engines. Fabricated in large numbers in parallel using semiconductor manufacturing techniques, these engines on a chip are based on micro-high speed rotating machinery with power densities approaching those of their more familiar, full-sized brethren. The MIT micro-gas turbine is a 1 cm diameter by 3 mm thick silicon heat engine designed to produce 10-20 W of electric power (or enough thrust to propel the 6 inch long MIT jet powered micro air vehicle). Later versions may produce up to 100 W. The thumbnail sized MIT rocket engine is designed to produce 3-5 pounds of thrust with application ranging from large space satellites to very small rockets. This technology extends to other applications as well such as chemical laser, coolers, pumps, and fans on-a-chip. The presentation will be held at the Seattle Public Library. Finger foods and soft drinks will be served. Please register early to reserve your spot and save $5! You can also read Professor Epstein's paper Millimeter-Scale, MEMS Gas Turbine Engines here. Date: Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Questions? Please contact Lola Ball
at 425-531-0348 or . |
| Mar 10 | MIT Venture Lab: BUILDING A WINNING TEAM - MARCH 10
A great team can be your best competitive advantage and investors often bet heavily on solid teams. Your management team is critical for financing as well as the proper development and execution of the business plan. Whether you are looking for financing or just looking to get the job done; an entrepreneur needs to understand the challenges and the most effective strategies and techniques for assembling a winning team. Date & Time : Thurs. March 10, 2005 @ 5:30
pm For Information and Registration here. |
| Mar 16 | MITEF: VoIP and BEYOND - MARCH 16 Net-Heads to Novices - VoIP Technology: What’s the Net-Net For You? The New Era of advanced VoIP technology has arrived. The gloves are off with the mobile carriers as many of these big players took the stage at this year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show to demonstrate Wi-Fi handsets that are enabled with internal adaptors for VoIP. Web bloggers are the new analysts featured in newspapers and conferences: experts who live on the cutting edge of technology using unconventional ways of managing their worldwide existence - via VoIP. And, it is only the beginning. This paradigm shift impacts a lot more than technology and significant cost savings. A whole new field of business opportunities has been created for entrepreneurs to capitalize on new business models which leverage VoIP against its convergence with business applications and telecom services. Date & Time: March 16, 2005 - 5:30 p.m. More Information and Registration here. |
| Mar 17 | HAPPY HOUR IN SEATTLE We head back to one of our favorites - Tini Biggs in Lower Queen Anne. Happy Hour is a time to relax in a friendly environment, meet alum of all ages and backgrounds, and network. So come for a drink and a bite to eat. Date: Thursday, March 17 Questions? Please contact Dennis Duckworth at 206-579-6253 or . |
| Mar 23 | MEET NEWLY ADMITTED MIT STUDENTS Before meeting with students, the Educational Council is having an informal dinner (pizza or sandwiches). We are invited to join them at 5:30 and learn about the workings of the Educational Council. They will talk about the interviewing process and make plans for next year's case load. At 7:00, admitted students, their parents, some current MIT students, parent connectors and alum are invited to meet and mingle. There will be soft drinks and dessert-type snacks. DATE: Wednesday, March 23 Please RSVP or 425-739-7332 and let her know which
part(s) you will be attending. Please let her know ASAP. |
| Apr 7 | MIT Venture Lab - Funding from Angels Location: One Union Square Boardroom |
| Apr 13 | Professor Neil Gershenfeld, Director of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms Professor Neil Gershenfeld is the Director of MIT's
Center for Bits and Atoms, an interdisciplinary initiative that is broadly
exploring how the content of information relates to its physical representation,
from atomic nuclei to global networks. |
| Apr 20 | MIT Enterprise Forum - Games: Who Wants to Play More Information and Registration here. |
| Apr 21 | Reception With MIT President Susan Hockfield I want MIT to be the dream of every child who wants
to make the world a better place." Dress: There is a dress code for
this event! When: Location: Pricing: Thanks also to our event sponsors, The MIT Club of Puget Sound, the Association of Alumni and Alumnae of MIT, and the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest. Registration: HERE Directions From North: Directions From South: Questions? Please contact Lola Ball
at 425-531-0348 or .
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| May 10 | MT. ST. HELENS - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL - MAY 10
Twenty five years ago, Mt. St. Helens awoke with a volcanic blast that dramatically impacted Washington state and changed geological thinking about volcanos. One of our club members, Keith Ronnholm, was a UW graduate student in geophysics at the time, and was camped 10 miles to the northeast when Mt. St. Helens blew. He witnessed and photographed the initial stages of the lateral blast, and then escaped to the north through a hailstorm of falling rocks and ash. His photographs of the eruption have appeared in textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and video documentaries. Keith recently completed filming interviews for upcoming programs on the Weather Channel and National Geographic. Over the years, Keith has amassed a comprehensive collection of images of the initial eruption of Mt. St. Helens taken by other eyewitnesses as well. Come hear Keith tell the story of the May 18th, 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens and share his images. He'll mix in some science too!! Date: Tuesday, May 10 This event is open to MIT Club members and their guests. If you have not yet joined the club, we look forward to welcoming you as a member. Please register online. If you have questions, please contact Lola Ball at 425-531-0348 or . |
| May 20 | MIT Club of Puget Sound Seattle Opera Night Do you miss the theater and art scene of Boston?
Are you suffering from Wang Center withdrawals? Is your formal wear
not being
worn?
The MIT Alumni Club of Puget Sound has the solution for what ails you! We have arranged for discounted MIT Alumni tickets for the opera "Tales of Hoffman" on the night of May 20th, 2005. As well, for those interested in learning more about the production and the Seattle Opera itself, Perry Lorenzo (the Director of Education) will be presenting interesting information on both at an appearance before the show. Those MIT alumni who are interested in this portion of the evening will be able to pay the extra $7.00 at the door before the beginning of this 6:00 pm presentation. This entire evening is a great opportunity to interact with fellow alumni and enjoy some of the great performances available to us in our new home city of Seattle. Looking forward to seeing you there! More information can be found at Seattle Opera's website. Date: 05/20/2005 Event Contact: Dennis Duckworth |
