Princeton Area Alumni Association

HOLD THE DATE!

PA3 cordially invites you to a

German and Austrian Wine Tasting

Saturday, March 8, 2021

Details and registration information to follow

NOT YOUR FATHER'S PLASMA PHYSICS LABS: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE OF FUSION ENERGY

An interactive Session with Matt Miller *74 S70

Tuesday, May 4th, 730 pm EDT, via Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:

LINK TBA

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join Matt Miller *74 S70 as he shares his work with the Princeton Plasma Physics Labs, the exciting potential of fusion for our future energy needs, and Princeton's ongoing and significant role in international fusion research.  Matt has focused on fusion and its potential to deliver inherently safe zero carbon energy at scale, to power a growing global industrial economy, soon enough to impact climate. He co-founded the Stellar Energy Foundation in 2016 and has an ongoing management consulting relationship with the Princeton Labs. For useful background information about fusion and recordings of Stellar's January Webinar "Energy, Environment, Innovation: Fusion's Promise for Our Climate," please visit www.stellarenergyfoundation.org.

Matt Miller *74 S70

Matt has worked in the technology industry for more than forty years. He has been a bench-scientist, high tech project manager, large company CTO, and serial technology entrepreneur and CEO. He has contributed to numerous fields including space-based instrumentation, atmospheric photo-chemistry, semiconductor devices, and digital communications. He played a major role in the development, standardization, and practical deployment of US HDTV and high-speed cable modems.

Miller has also consulted extensively to both the private equity and venture capital communities and has served on numerous boards of directors of public and private companies in addition to having served on investor advisory boards.

From 2014 – 2018, he was the President of the Connecticut STEM Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to foster interest among high school students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). He is President and co-founder of the Stellar Energy Foundation, Inc., a New Jersey 501(c)(3) with the mission of bringing fusion energy to the zero-carbon power portfolio soon enough to make an impact on climate change.

Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University.

North Korea: The Problem From Hell

An interactive Session with Evans Revere '76

Wednesday, April 7th, 730 pm EDT, via Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctd-ihrTkuHtAVy2K2G4ONQTlbAHSN8YC-

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

In 2012, Evans led PA3 members in a fascinating precept-like session discussing the complex diplomacy between the DPRK, the USA, and China.  During the Trump administration, the issue moved to the forefront of foreign policy concerns, and Evans gave us an update late in 2017.  The new Biden administration will no doubt be taking a very different approach.  What can be expected?  Is this a problem that can be solved?  We are again fortunate that Evans has agreed to share his thoughts on North Korea, formed via decades of senior diplomatic experience with DPRK and East Asia more broadly.

Evans will speak for about 30 minutes; the remainder of the event will be Q&A.  Questions submitted in advance will be addressed first; those submitted during the call will be addressed, time permitting.  Questions may be sent to tswift@alumni.princeton.edu.

Evans Revere Biography:

Evans J.R. Revere is senior advisor with the Albright Stonebridge Group, a leading
global strategy firm. He is also nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings
Institution’s Center for East Asia Policy Studies. He is an active participant in
international dialogues dealing with U.S. relations with the PRC, the two Koreas,
Japan, Taiwan and East Asian regional security issues. His commentary appears
frequently in major U.S., Korean, and Japanese newspapers and he has appeared on
CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, the BBC, NHK, and other major international news networks.
During 2010-2011 he taught at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School.
From 2007 to 2010 he was President/CEO of The Korea Society, where he organized
the historic 2008 concert in Pyongyang by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 2007, he retired after a long career in government service, most of that as one of
the State Department’s top Asia experts. His diplomatic work included service as
the Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
East Asian and Pacific Affairs. During his career, he served in the U.S. embassies in
Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and Wellington and was the director of the State Department’s
offices managing relations with Korea and with Japan.
He has extensive experience negotiating with North Korea and served as deputy
chief of the U.S. team negotiating with the DPRK and as the U.S. government’s
primary day-to-day liaison with North Korea.
He is fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, and is a graduate of Princeton
University, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a member of the Council on Foreign
Relations.

A4P "Asian American Leadership: Mindsets and Pathways"

Thurs March 11th 8:00 - 9:15 PM EST

PLEASE JOIN THE PRE-EVENT BREAKOUT SESSION: 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Register here

Asian American Leadership and Mental Health

As Asian Americans, juggling family and social life, service work, and professional responsibilities, at times we can feel that caring for our well-being comes last, if at all. There can be challenges to our mental health when we pursue and take on leadership roles. Intergenerational experiences and the ways we are racialized, including the effects of the model minority myth, all come together to influence our experiences of leadership. Join us for a round-table discussion of these issues and ways to live well and support one another as we take the lead.

Calvin Chin, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Princeton University

Christine Garcia, Psy.D.
Edgewood Center for Children and Families

Dhwani Shah, MD
Clinical Associate Faculty Member, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Faculty Member, Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia

Jasmine Ueng-McHale ‘97, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice

Detailed bios here

PA3 cordially invites you to a

Australian Wine Tasting

Saturday, March 20, 2021

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Via Zoom

Optional Cost: $82 plus tax for four bottles of Australian wines plus a seminar with a certified sommelier and educator. It is not required to purchase the wines or buy all 4 bottles.

For Zoom instructions, RSVP with affiliation by Thursday, March 25 to Mo Chen ’80 at mochen1746@outlook.com.

Seats (Screens): 100 due to Zoom license limitations

Details

One of our members has arranged with Public Wines, 23 Witherspoon St., to do a wine tasting for us. Our certified Sommelier and educator for the evening will be Sebastian Koncurat, who has 20 years of experience in the wine and culinary industries.

Here is the link about the four Australian wines and how to purchase them: http://bit.ly/PublicWinePA3Australia

Please purchase or reserve wines by noon on Thursday, March 25. This will help Public Wine order enough in advance.

Please note that if you buy 12 bottles or more, you can get a 15% discount by using promotional code PA3.

Public offers free delivery to the following zip codes: 08502, 08504, 08525, 08528, 08534, 08536,08540,08542,08553, and 08558. Promotional code: Freeship

If you live outside these zip codes, please order online or call and pick up at the store. If you have questions for Public Wine, please call 609 924 0750 and they will be happy to help you. Please mention PA3 wine tasting.

Optional Cheese Pairings suggested by Sebastian:  TBA

Olsson’s Cheese Plate:

 http://bit.ly/3rBEkf5

The cheeses selected by Sebastian are locally produced. All purchases are optional, but Olsson’s does have the cheeses in stock .

 1. Cheese pairing suggestion: Valley shepherd Verigoat. This local goat milk cheese is made in Long Valley, Northern NJ and aged in caves for 6 weeks before release. It’s an aromatic and lean cheese with a crumble texture. It offers herbal and floral notes with a saline note. Ideal to accompany the crisp and dry Semillon white wine made by SILKMAN in Hunter Valley region, New South Whale, Australia.

 2. Cheese pairing suggestion: Cherry Grove Oumami Brie. This is a raw cow milk based cheese made in Lawrenceville, NJ. It’s a creamy and highly moisture Brie with notes of lemon rim, earth and grass. Texture is soft and buttery with mushroom and earthy flavors. This a perfect pairing for the Pinot Gris made in Tasmania Island by Holm Oak.

 3. Cheese pairing suggestion: Kidchego. This is a goat milk version of the Spanish cheese Manchego that is traditionally made with milk from sheep. This cheese has a firm, compact consistency and a smooth texture. While mild in flavor, this is a cheese that's rich in a simple way. It is tangy, yet savory, soft and substantial, made locally in Lancaster Pa from Misty Creek Farms. It’s smooth texture and grassy flavors make this cheese ideal to pair with the Pinot Noir from Mc Pherson made in Victoria, South Australia.

4. Cheese pairing suggestion: Flory’s Truckle. Cow raw milk semi firm cheese made in Missouri and inspired by the English cheddar. Aged for one year before release. Notes of grass and a nutty flavor with a fruity aftertaste. Ideal pairing for the full-bodied Cabernet from Balnaves in Coonawarra. South Australia.