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  • MMAE Faculty Emeriti Will Be Honored Friday, November 17

    MMAE Faculty Emeriti Will Be Honored Friday, November 17

    Directly following the 2023 Annual Nagib-Kalpakjian Lecture featuring guest speaker Scott Smith, the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Chair Lou Cattafesta will honor the department’s faculty emeriti. A reception will be held in the first-floor atrium following the event. The Nagib-Kalpakjian Lecture will take place on Friday, November 17, from 1:45–2:45 p.m. in room 104 (auditorium) of the Rettaliata Engineering Center. The recognition of faculty emeriti will also take place in room 104 and will run from 2:45–3:15 p.m.

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  • Computer Science Seminar: ‘Recent Investigations in Machine Learning and Edge Computing,’ Featuring Rajeev Shorey

    Computer Science Seminar: ‘Recent Investigations in Machine Learning and Edge Computing,’ Featuring Rajeev Shorey

    The Department of Computer Science is hosting a seminar on "Recent Investigations in Machine Learning and Edge Computing" with speaker Rajeev Shorey, adjunct professor in the Computer Science & Engineering Department at IIT Delhi and former CEO of University of Queensland - IIT Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR). The talk will be Monday, November 20, 2023, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. at Stuart Building, room 113.

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  • Free Coffee at Kaplan Institute This Thursday, November 16

    Free Coffee at Kaplan Institute This Thursday, November 16

    Come to the Metropolis Cafe located inside of the cafe Thursday, November 16, between 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. and grab yourself a free drink.

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  • Great Problems, Great Minds Seminar Series: ‘Coping with the Age of Paradox: Exploring the Role of A Quantum Perspective,’ Featuring Daniel Sui

    Great Problems, Great Minds Seminar Series: ‘Coping with the Age of Paradox: Exploring the Role of A Quantum Perspective,’ Featuring Daniel Sui

    Join the Social Sciences Colloquium at the Department of Social Sciences for this Great Problems, Great Minds seminar series event featuring guest speaker Daniel Sui, a professor of geography and public and international affairs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), who will give a presentation on “Coping with the Age of Paradox: Exploring the Role of a Quantum Perspective.” This seminar will take place on Friday, November 17, from 3:15–4:30 p.m. over Zoom.

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  • Come to Exclusive Fireside Chat with Grainger VP of Product Engineering

    Come to Exclusive Fireside Chat with Grainger VP of Product Engineering

    We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Fireside Chat featuring Anaf Durani, Vice President of Product Engineering at Grainger. This event promises to be an inspiring and insightful discussion that can shape your understanding of the product engineering world.

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  • Community Book Club Discussing ‘Learning to Die in Miami’

    Community Book Club Discussing ‘Learning to Die in Miami’

    This month’s book is Learning to Die in Miami by Carlos Eire. The Community Book Club meets via Zoom, beginning November 9. To register, send an email to community@iit.edu, and you will receive the meeting credentials.

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  • Watch Associate Professor Du Bois’ Discussion of Book ‘I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay’

    Watch Associate Professor Du Bois’ Discussion of Book ‘I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay’

    Illinois Institute of Technology Associate Professor of Psychology Steff Du Bois discussed his new book, I'm Not Okay and That's Okay, in a virtual Zoom talk on November 8. The book offers in-the-moment microskills—little strategies for big relief—to help you recognize and break unhelpful thinking patterns; cope with feelings of sadness, anger, fear, and frustration; engage in healthier behaviors; and improve your relationships.

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  • You’re Invited to Special SPEAK Conversation Group (International Education Week)

    You’re Invited to Special SPEAK Conversation Group (International Education Week)

    Are you an international student? Are you a domestic student thinking about studying or living abroad? Have you visited different countries? Are you interested in differences between cultures and educational systems? If your answer to any of these questions is "yes", join us for a special SPEAK: Conversation Group to celebrate International Education Week!

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  • Galvin Library Can Help You Find and Evaluate Reliable Information

    Galvin Library Can Help You Find and Evaluate Reliable Information

    Is it good info? How do you know? Current events are always changing, but misinformation and disinformation are nothing new. Do you have questions about the credibility and quality of information you’re finding? Ask a librarian. The librarians at Galvin Library can help you find and evaluate reliable information. Contact us at library@iit.edu.

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  • Apply to Startup Accelerator Program by December 1 to Launch Your Entrepreneurial Dreams

    Apply to Startup Accelerator Program by December 1 to Launch Your Entrepreneurial Dreams

    The Startup Accelerator program, taught by the Kaplan Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Stuart School of Business, can help turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. This tailored program equips you with the skills and support needed to launch your startup successfully. Apply by December 1 for a chance to gain invaluable entrepreneurial skills, pitch your startup to real investors, earn academic credit, and receive mentorship from industry experts.

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