Northern California Chapter
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Maryam Mirzakhani
You are cordially invited to attend a special event by Persian Tech Network and SUTA NorCal on June 9th, 2026 as we honor the late Maryam Mirzakhani — the first woman and first Iranian to win the Fields Medal — whose extraordinary mind and spirit continue to inspire mathematicians, dreamers, and changemakers around the world.
Yahya Tabesh
Emeritus Professor @Sharif University
Former Visiting Professor @Stanford
Tina Torkaman
Dickson Instructor
University of Chicago
Harvard PhD
Madison Masaeli
CEO & Cofounder @Deepcell
UCLA PhD
June 9th, 2026 5 PM – 8 PM
PLUG and PLAY HQ Sunnyvale, CA
Persian Tech Network Telegram & YouTube
About SUTA NorCal
This Chapter was established in March 2003 and hosted the 2006 SUTA reunion in Santa Clara.
SUTA NorCal mission is to create and nurture a friendly environment for all associates to network and assist one another in the advancement of their professional, social and educational goals. This volunteer-based organization consists of four teams:
Events Team
Designed to organize social events that foster closer connections between associates.
Education Team
Designed to keep associates informed of new scientific, technological and social breakthroughs.
Mentorship Team
Designed to help associates needing advice and guidance to make a road map for a successful career.
Entrepreneurship Team
Designed to provide associates with the knowledge, resources and connections needed to launch their own business or startup.
Become a Volunteer
All volunteers for any of the above teams (even for a short time) and ideas are welcome. For more information, please contact us.
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SUTA is a nonprofit organization registered in California, dedicated to connecting the global Sharif University alumni community through innovation, mentorship, professional collaboration, educational initiatives, and impactful worldwide networking since 2000.
