Computer scientists, biologists, system biologists and anyone interested in the new world of computational biology: Get together for conversations about the most fascinating topics you can think of, the new frontiers of what hackers can do in the life sciences. Look for entrepreneurs, co-founders, co-workers, research connections or just an enjoyable evening with stimulating new ideas. We may have topical presentations and a larger venue in the future. Let's just see what ideas people will have.

This group is an interactive, developer-friendly introduction to analytics, machine learning and data science topics. The focus will be on learning practical techniques to working with data. We will be doing R, Python, Ruby and a little bit of Java/C++. We will also focus on real-life problems in various domains such as healthcare, energy etc. and apply data to solve those problems. Oh, btw - G.O.D.s => Geeking-out on data science. :-) See you there.

This for anyone and everyone interested in the Lecture Series at The Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown San Jose to band together and attend as a group. The lectures focus on the many different intersections science and technology make with culture, arts, politics, math, and our entire world. If you're an expert or enthusiast in any of these fields or subjects, and have been to one or more of these lectures or wish to attend in the future, this is the place to discuss the presented subjects a …

***Thank you for your interest in Bay Biotech Professionals. This Meetup is under new management and is not currently accepting new members. During the next few weeks I shall continue to work on ways to rekindle interest and participation in the group. Once the process is complete, the group will be opened for new members. Thank you in advance for your patience during this time of transition.*** Meet other local Biotech experts. Find more about local opportunities (companies, research, position …

This Meetup group supports the SF Bay ACM Chapter.  You can join the actual SF Bay Chapter by coming to a meeting - most meetings are free, and our membership is only $20/year ! The chapter has both educational and scientific purposes: - the science, design, development, construction, languages, management and applications of modern computing. - communication between persons interested in computing. - cooperation with other professional groups See official bylaws at http://www.sfbayacm.org/?at …

We believe that innovations in biology should be accessible, affordable, and open to everyone. We’re building a community biology lab for amateurs, inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to experiment with friends. Welcome to BioCurious Visit the BioCurious homepage http://www.BioCurious.org BioCurious Community Lab Opened in Sunnyvale, CA; Fall 2011! Join the discussion at Google Groups http://groups.google.com/group/biocurious Our successful Kickstarter campaign (http://biocu …

Heart Space Teachings is a learning group that investigates where spirituality and science intersect. We discuss new as well as ancient interpretations of reality and determine how best to apply these into our daily lives. Our teachings support individuals, couples and families who want to enhance their lives through the practical application of New Thought principles. Our classes, workshops and retreats are for serious students who want to go deeper into their spiritual awakening and are willin …

BlueKai invites you to join our engineering team for bi-monthly Tech Talks. We provide the beer and pizza, and you provide the questions. BlueKai will continue to bring a variety of subject matter experts into our Cupertino office, and invite all interested engineers to stop by for informal presentations and conversation. We would love to see you at the next Tech Talk!

Where else but the Bay Area could you start a moms group full of engineers, programmers and techies of all stripes? This won't be your typical mommies group! We will promote family friendly tech events and other ideas for sharing technology with your kids or getting away for a while with other tech oriented women. Events we promote may be all over the Bay Area, but many of them will be worth the drive.

Freethinkers are those that have the courage to question commonly held beliefs. Whether you call yourself a believer, non-believer, atheist, agnostic, philosopher, scientist, artist, seeker, or scholar you are welcome to join us. We hold monthly talks on a variety of topics including philosophy, belief, religion, history, science, psychology, literature, culture, the arts, and personal relationships. In addition, we participate in activities together such as hikes, movie nights, lectures, scienc …

Beginners pl. take initiation at any of these centers. www.skybayarea.org Vethathiri Maharishi's profound revelations enabled him to synthesize a complete science of living for the betterment of humanity through: Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) meditation , Simplified Physical Exercises , Introspection and Kaya Kalpa Yoga. His writings add new dimensions to current philosophy, science and literature, and provide deep insights into how self, society and nature are interconnected. Vethathiri†…

Data is more difficult to understand than text, let alone Big Data, and Big data is driving cloud computing now. Computation virtualization is not enough for big data, both data virtualization and communication virtualization are also necessary in order to make true Real-time Big Velocity Stream Computing happen We believe the true innovation lies on algorithmic innovation, not just hardware innovation or software innovation. Right now algorithm creation is an art instead of a science, and we f …

Do you enjoy socializing in an interesting and innovative environment? Whether you are new to the area or a long-time local, want to add to an already active social calendar or make an effort to get out of the house more, The Tech Museum After Hours is a pretty interesting event. The goal of this group is to gather a bunch of people who want to go but also want to know more than just one or two people there. After Hours is a monthly evening event where adults 21 and older can enjoy science, tec …

Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …

This group is for software engineers interested in discussing Linux related technology. Features and issues with the kernel. Techniques for development. Embedded Linux concepts. Sessions will normally involve a free technical presentation. Thanks to lewing@isc.tamu.edu and The GIMP for the Tux picture.

We offer mobile application development workshops (most are FREE) for the iOS and Android platforms. The workshops are designed to train new and experienced app developers on the latest technologies and programming techniques. Basic classes in Java and Objective-C programming are also offered. We take suggestions for new workshop topics as well. Attend a workshop, learn something new, make new friends and improve your overall app development skills. Newbies are encouraged to join since we offer …

This group is a meetup for people interested in the intersection between information security and the law. The group supports the work of the Information Security Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Science & Technology Law. The ISC is a diverse group of lawyers, security experts, technologists, auditors and other professionals, whose focus includes the examination and analysis of legal, business, and technical aspects of securing the confidentiality, integrity and availability …

So who are we and why should you come to one of our workshops? By combining the art and science of real world communication, Social Fluency has developed a fun, skills-based  curriculum that is built on peer-reviewed research in cognitive behavioral psychology, neuroscience and other cutting-edge disciplines. Our effectiveness has been proven by both scientific studies and real-world results. Our unique teaching techniques and highly skilled instructors blend interesting content and interactive …

This is a Bayesian Statistics interest group for the San Francisco Bay Area. We will have a mix of talks, training sessions, and other events based on member interest. We also have message boards for discussions and job postings (http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Bayesians/messages/boards/).

"There is a great secret in the breath" - H H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Learn about the calming effects of breath Experience the link between body and mind Learn a powerful breathing technique Experience a Guided Meditation Get information on the Science of Breath Join in for an introduction and an invitation to The Art of Living Basic course taught every week - 150 countries - 25 million people - 25 years - Largest Non-Govt org next to Red Cross

Anger can be a pervasive and a dominant state of mind in our modern life.  However, there is nothing to be ashamed of.  One is much wiser to look it straight in the face and develop skills to overcome it rather than deny it like most of the population.  This group is for you if seek to become better at managing anger and conflict in everyday life.   Topics include brain science, ancient wisdom, emotional intelligence, dealing with difficult people at work and at home, and developing anger manage …

We practice the 400-year-old art and science of British-style Change Ringing, on handbells. Although rare in the US, it is very common in the tower bells in churches and cathedrals in England.  We would ring in tower, but the closest tower that provides this style of ringing is in Seattle. All are welcome to come and visit. As for our pedigree, we are affiliated with the North American Guild of Change Ringers (http://www.nagcr.org), a member of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (http:// …

Are you stuck on a problem that needs solving? Maybe you need completely unbiased minds, brains from varied backgrounds to pump new life into finding a solution. You're not alone - we've all been there. I've started and run several successful Web and tech businesses. I alone never solved all the problems my businesses faced or came up with every great idea that advanced the businesses. What I did know was how to lead brainstorming sessions which led to the solutions we needed and were searching …

Do you know the way to San Jose ... on your bike (1.5 - 2 hour ride)? Join in with your fellow hadoopers for a pre-Summit morning ride from the convention out to the east bay hills exploring the landscape. This will be a no rider left behind ~25 mile loop, leaving at 5:30am from Marriott Hotel. Be prepared for a challenging climb with a breezy descent afterwards. This will be a fun way to commune with your fellow Hadoop cyclist, so don't hesitate to come and challenge yourself a bit. This is a g …

I've recently developed a workshop called The Inner Meaning of Lord of the Rings. I'm adapting it as a youth workshop caller Life Lessons from Lord of the Rings. If you'd like to explore these ideas with me - that's what the group is about. I think any Lord of the Rings fan would get a lot out of this group.

Silicon Valley Robotics promotes the innovation and commercialization of robotics technologies. We are a newly formed non-profit business association (501c6). We are also one of the largest, most exciting robotics clusters in the world and we will be hosting some great events and opportunities in the next year. We look forward to your involvement!

Serendipity Choir is a 20-year old  choral group that sings 4/5-part harmonies at traditional and non-traditional churches (Unity, Religious Science) and other spiritual centers, as well as retirement homes, between Marin and Monterey,CA. We also perform every Christmas season at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. We perform songs from Broadway, Movies, popular hits and old and new favorites , usually twice a month. We Practice almost every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30PM at Unity Community Church-2686 Un …

Each month we will have a startup engineer or entrepreneur share technology tips, and tricks that helped build their business. This is a highly technical group and in the past we covered topics such as "Scaling PInterest", "Introduction to Data Science", "Making Mobile Development Less Painfull", .... Come join the group and learn about how we build technology startups here in Silicon Valley.