Join the MIT Club of Washington's 42nd annual Seminar Series on an important national topic related to science, technology, and public policy. Each year, the series offers engineers, scientists, industry leaders, policy makers and educators an opportunity to explore a specific topic in depth. Both those within and outside the Washington area MIT community gain the opportunity to develop a better understanding of recent developments and key issues.
Program:
Technological Competition between China and the U.S.
There is no question China is aggressively trying to enhance its long-term economic and military as a way to compete with most countries of the world, particularly the United States. And a key focus in pursuit of that goal is advancing its science and technological abilities. China has made impressive advancements in the last 5-10 years in scientific research, and the technological content of the products it exports around the world, including to the U.S.
This Series will explore the current and near-term status of Chinese technological abilities and the continuing impacts this will have on the U.S. economy and military capabilities. Presentations by distinguished speakers are followed by ample time for questions and discussion. The social hour and dinner provide additional opportunities to meet the speakers, renew acquaintances, or join in stimulating discussions with other participants.
Each session begins at 6:15 PM on the second floor of Maggiano’s with a cash bar, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM, and the presentation from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
The registration fee for the Series is $275 for ColumbiaDC members, which includes all dinners. The registration fee for non-members is $305.
Purchase the lecture series here!
Metro: Maggiano's is very near the Friendships Heights Metro station.
Parking: Discounted parking is available in the underground garage (marked Pavilion) for up to 4 hours - entry is from Military Road and park in the section labeled "Friendship Center" (look for the elevator with a Maggiano's sign). Bring your parking ticket to Maggiano’s for validation.
The restaurant is handicapped accessible.