DMSE, CMSE, and MPC jointly sponsor a seminar series, dividing the work between Jessica Landry in CMSE, Rachel Kemper in DMSE , and Maria Aglietti in MPC (CMSE will assign the work to a new hire). A faculty committee of Alfredo Alexander-Katz, Geoffrey Beach, Jeffrey Grossman, and chair Michael Demkowicz (current members as of May 2010) invite speakers from other universities and industry to discuss their research and developments in the field; the committee also acts as primary hosts. Each speaker is assigned a faculty host, generally the person who suggested inviting the speaker. The department pays for travel and associated meal costs (in the past, the department provided an honorarium and a gift). Faculty are invited to meet with the speaker on the day of the seminar. Students may also be invited to meet with the speaker. Luncheon and dinner groups are arranged. The event is advertised through the MIT calendar, announcements to email lists, and posters. Coordinate with other DMSE groups to avoid scheduling other events on that day.
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