DataPhilly is a group for anyone interested in gaining insights from data. Topics include predictive analytics, applied machine learning, big data, data warehousing and data science.

Alien invasions or space operas? Philip K. Dick or Ursula K. LeGuin? Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek? How do you like your science fiction? Attend meetings of the Philadelphia Sci Fi Meetup Group to converse about all things science fiction.

Awakened Heart is an inclusive, New Thought community, a home of celebration and haven of healing and personal growth to all seekers of something more... more meaning, more Love, more Joy, more Well-Being, and more Abundance. We are rooted in Science of Mind teachings, and our community is built by people who are changing their lives by changing their thinking. It is our intention that everyone who is touched by the vibration of Awakened Heart is encouraged to cultivate an ever-expanding heart o …

Critical Thinking - the ability to sort out good information from bad information, myths, scams and magical thinking. We have 8 lectures per year featuring topics on science, paranormal, healthcare and more.

So you've named your cat "Q". The bumper sticker on your car reads "My other car is the Millenium Falcon". You start affecting a British accent after watching Doctor Who. You own dice that have more than six sides. You sometimes mutter spells under your breath and marvel that they don't work (if they do work... I wanna meet you). You secretly hope to bitten by a radioactive spider or wish you could go on a quest for Shikon Jewel shards. And you might even have more toys now than you ever had as …

For Delaware Valley fans of Star Trek, the greatest science-fiction franchise ever! Whether you are a committed Trekker/Trekkie or just a fan, this group is for you if you love Star Trek and its optimistic view of the future!

The Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society is a Meetup group that brings together a variety of people for stimulating and civically minded conversations. Meetups include a reoccurring Sunday morning discussion where members join in a relaxing setting to meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics suggested by our members including: current events, science, technology, nature, design, philosophy, politics, religion, business, culture, literature and art. We also host soci …

happierPhilly was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy and …

Project Philadelphia is fundamentally about going from average to outstanding. Using the science of success, our members strive to improve their relationships, social skills, fitness, happiness, and careers. Each month we have a meet and greet where members can find mentors, help others, and set clear goals for improvement. The meetup is followed by a chance to practice meeting new people at the bars. We are an eclectic mix of dating coaches, life coaches, psychology enthusiasts, and entreprene …

We are a community of Practical Spirituality in Philadelphia. Anchored on a foundation of Spirit, Self & Service, open to all and dedicated to empowering each participant. Experience more fully Love, Joy and fellowship by living and learning Universal Principles. We believe that there is One Creative Power in the Universe that creates everything - including each of us. And that we each use this same Creative Power to create our life.

Ayurveda means "the science of life." It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Holistic Health Counselor Maya Bhagat brings the nutritional philosophies to life with simple, practical yet intuitive spicing techniques that can be used as kitchen therapy. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Expand your range of wholesome nourishing vegetarian cuisine. You will familiarize yourself with the fee …

We make art together! We make adventures together! We make artistic adventures happen together!! As a member of this group, you will attend meetups where you create interactive art in a new and adventurous way unlike anything you have done before! ** you will create interactive singing & dancing installations on Fairmount Park's Schuylkill River Trail** **you will dance & make choreography that premieres during site-specific dance performances in Philadelphia** **you will help organize and produ …

Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires. We will use books such as "Ask and It Is Given" by Esther and Jerry Hicks as the basis for discussions, write and share, and other activities. The meetup typically runs one and one half hours. We meet in a closed off room, usually at a bunch of tables moved together. You are welcome to get something to eat and drink before …

Non-profits and activists around Philadelphia are increasingly using the web and social software to foster social change. Join Philly NetSquared as we bring together web innovators and social changemakers to socialize, strategize, learn from and inspire one another. For more info, including past Net Tuesday presentations, check out our site at http://phillynetsquared.org. NetSquared is a national organization (http://www.netsquared.org/) with chapters in many cities. Net Tuesdays are independent …

Update, February 22, 2013: Beginning March 5, 2013 we will be meeting Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm at the Media-Upper Providence Free Library in Media, PA, 1 East Front St. We meditate in the archives room on the second floor. Hope to see you there! We will also naturally consider additional times and locations as interest is expressed and schedules sync up. If you're new to meditation, check out this and this...try this too. Russell, Organizer & Aubrey, Co-Organizer

Pro Photographers teaching the art and science of our craft. We invite you to come and join us and expand your abilities. Events will feature hands on posing and shooting under the instruction of our mentors and other hired talent. Sessions will include everything from the basic head and shoulder portraits to bridal and boudoir photography. Meetups will be held both in studio and on locations inf the Del Val area. Don't forget about post processing. You'll learn how to use LightRoom and Photosho …

Exploring Spiritual Awakening Together Beyond mind, beyond thought, beyond what you have always believed about yourself is your true nature. We are in a time period where rapid acceleration and the re-membering of our selves ~ our multi-dimensionality is occurring. We are returning to our truth, we are returning to wholeness, unification and a personal direct experience of Oneness with All That Is. As many have done before us, we can wake-up to this reality and realize the truth about ourselves …

Welcome to Camden County Humanists. We are an official local affiliate group of the American Humanist Association based in the Camden County area that is dedicated to spreading the word about Humanism and bringing people together who share an interest in the Humanist way of life. Humanism is a group of philosophies and ethical perspectives which emphasize the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers individual thought and evidence, over established d …

We are living in a time of very fast changes, quantum technologies and leaps of consciousness. Consciousness is something that we all share... but much has been hidden or deleted from our history and from our most sacred and ancient texts. ...So, we're not playing with a full deck! The Mystery School uncovers and explores the alternative history of humanity's ancient past and delves into the possibilities of our galactic future. Our Round Table discussions are about the human mind, consciousness …

This group is for business and IT professionals looking for news, in-depth case studies, expert insight, best practices, and product analyses to plan and implement their data analytics and management strategies. We provide decision makers perspective on how they can apply big data concepts and technologies to their business needs. With original insight, ideas, and advice, we also explain the potential risks and benefits of introducing new data technology into existing data systems.

Welcome to the Gloucester County Humanists group. We are a nontheistic group guided by science that values the importance of the arts and humanities in dealing with the social, political and economic issues of the world today. We are part of the New Jersey Humanist Network. The New Jersey Humanist Network is a vibrant and growing community of secular humanists. Humanism is a democratic and ethical life-stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and …

Elkins Park CHADD is now offering a new support group for adults with ADHD. We will be meeting monthly to discuss and share our concerns and strategies for living and thriving as an adult with ADHD. Many adults have come to be diagnosed late in life, and have found strength and community by sharing their experiences with others. CHADD has been offering education and support for individuals with ADHD for 25 years, presenting the latest in science based information. Elkins Park CHADD has been serv …

Adding an awesome social/local/in-person study group experience to the excellent edX online learning program for the Philly metro area. (Also open to other MOOCs beyond EdX as well!)

Fashion|Tech|PHL is an innovative group of Philadelphians who are inspired by the intersection of fashion and technology and the relationship between technology, fashion, science, and design. This group seeks opportunities for education, networking, support, and entrepreneurship in the local and global fashion and technology industries. Topics include: Wearable Technology and Computing Augmented Reality for Fashion Products and Designers Use of Interactive and Social Media by Fashion Brands New …

A meetup where: We can read all of those math non text-books we've had on our shelves we've been meaning to read but haven't had time. We can go on math field trips. We can attend lectures. We can make new math friends.

neurofeedback uses a learning process that strengthens and develops the synaptic connections in the brain. At one time it was nearly impossible to consider home training since the technology was so expensive. Now it's still expensive but a fraction of what it used to be. I'd like to start something similar to Fight Club but without the violence.

This group is for people of all walks of life who want to learn and participate in Meditation and Energy Healing. This group in not just for people to learn, but to also teach what they know. Life is full of knowledge and every day we learn new things. In this group we openly express our spirituality and accept every individual person's spritituality as everyone has their own beliefs, and all these individual beliefs help guide us to who we are. The holistic center located on Drexel Hill, wi …

This is a group for studying Jane Loevinger's ego development theory. We'll get our hands on the material below, we'll work through it a little bit at a time, wrestle with it, and maybe we'll do something interesting with it. And we'll collect people as we go along, get to know each other, and talk about lots of random, interesting stuff along the way. Lots of you will find this through Ken Wilber's writing, Spiral Dynamics, etc., and lots of you will have some sort of spiritual practice. But, n …