Learn how to apply the tools of positive psychology to flourish with other like-minded happiness seekers.  Increase your sense of well-being with the research-based methods of positive psychology and understand the art and science of authentic happiness

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …

At Science House (www.sciencehouse.com), our mission is to bring people together to promote and advance science. We do this by helping scientists turn innovative ideas into successful startup businesses; by funding exciting science and math education projects for kids; and by connecting scientists with investors, entrepreneurs, politicians, reporters, job opportunities, volunteer projects, and much more. We will be holding a series of lunch and dinner sessions in Manhattan restaurants in which …

This group is being formed to provide an opportunity for people to share their knowledge, Learn about new ideas, meet intelligent new friends, possibly identify business opportunities. Our intent is to be Fun and Stimulating You should join if you have expertise you want to share, or if you just like to learn, or if you enjoy a good discussion ( and perhaps sometimes a lecture or museum visit ). You do NOT need to be an expert - you just need to enjoy learning The focus of this particular gr …

United Centers for Spiritual Living supports positive global transformation through personal transformation. At United Centers for Spiritual Living, we teach people how to have a life that works. “The Science of Mind is the study of Life and the nature of the laws of thought; the conception that we live in a spiritual Universe; that God is in, through, around and for us.” - Dr. Ernest Holmes

The Center For Spiritual Living White Plains http://www.cslwp.org - is a spiritual community that teaches the Science od Mind philosophy. It is the study of our founder Ernest Holmes. It provides the spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and to help make the world a better place. Our Mission: "To Live, To Love, To Teach the Truth That Has Made Us Free" Our Vision: "Awakening Humanity To It's Spiritual Magnificence" Please join us every Sunday at 11 am at the Masonic Temple, 262 Mart …

We as Science, Engineering, and Healthcare professionals are busy people often putting in way over the standard 40-hr work week. Why not have a group catering to all of us, where we can network, share ideas, and, most importantly, have fun! This group is designed for all those working in science, engineering, and healthcare professions who are looking to meet, network, and socialize with like-minded professionals. Our group activities will include: networking events, occasional job postings for …

Ligo Project is a brand new effort being launched in NYC and Boston aimed at bringing together Sciences, IT, and Business in order to facilitate rapid and inexpensive commercialization of science innovations and promote increase access to medicine and healthcare as well as other scientific applications that might improve quality of life. Binding Capitalism with Altruism to Save Lives.

Whether you want to learn to whip out a mean program in C++ or ruminate over the stalwarts of world history socially - this is a meetup for people interested in life-long learning of the academic sort! We will use Open Course Ware (OCW) from the major universities to follow. Every month or couple of months, we will pick out a topic and interested learners can join the meetings to track progress. Great, eh? :)

We are a speculative fiction book group that meets once a month to discuss a prechosen novel. Founded in 2010, we've taken to Meetups to bring in new membership. Speculative fiction is the overarching genre the encapsulates science fiction, fantasy, horror and any blending of the three. We are open to the public and encourage new members to stop in at any meeting. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. The group is led by librarians Karen Ostertag and Veronica Reynolds. If you hav …

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Calling all science fiction fans from Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY! Let's get together to share our passions. Written science fiction, yes! Televised SF like Star Trek, Doctor Who, Firefly, Babylon 5, Battlestar Gallactica, Stargate, etc., yes! Movies like Star Wars, Prometheus, Total Recall, yes! Related material like The Big Bang Theory, the Mars Curiosity mission, the LHC/Higgs Boson research, yes! I was stunned when I couldn't find a SF group in our area. I know you must b …

Prometheus is the ancient Athenian (Greek) god of technology and a divine rebel. The Shrine of Prometheus is a group of Pagans, polytheists, occultists, and others who revere Prometheus, either as an actual deity or as a symbol, or who have a strong interest in science and technology. We also welcome anyone with an interest in how science and technology relate to spirituality. Our aims include: 1) To educate ourselves and other polytheists and occultists about a variety of topics pertaining to s …

Work with other General Assembly students, alumni, and members on challenging and rewarding computer science problems.

The Science of Spirituality (SOS) is directed by Sant Rajinder Singh. Anyone can be initiated for free into the Meditation practices by agreeing to become a vegetarean and to avoid intoxicants. There are many SOS centers throughout the country. In Manhattan, SOS meets each Saturday in the Community Church at 40 East 35 Street, downstairs. There is a quite meditation from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a free Public talk from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a free vegetarean lunch and social …

The New York SharePoint Life Sciences User group is created to focus on using SharePoint to solve business problems within health care and life sciences industries and to be an open forum were ideas can shared. Though the focus is on life Sciences and health care many of the topics are applicable to all. The group is founded by Nilesh Mehta, President of NGenious Solutions and co-founder of the NYC SPUG.

NYC's data science community is full of brilliant, incredibly talented people. We started this group to create a central location to showcase the amazing work New York's data scientists are doing and help awesome people meet one another. This meetup aims to serve the technical community—data scientists, software engineers, hackers, and statisticians. Our events will vary from introductory to advanced, but are always intended to provide new ideas, concepts and tools to help you solve your hardest …

This group is aimed at science teachers and people interested in or involved in science and science education. The Chemistry Teachers Club of New York and The Physics Teachers Club of New York share a monthly meeting. Both organizations are over 100 years old. You may attend meetings for free AND we hope you will join one or both of the clubs.  Annual membership fee for each club is only $15.  Information about joining either club is available at the meetings.

This is a group for anyone interested in reading mystery novels and science fiction, as well as any other genres you might find interesting! I'm interested in Agatha Christie, Michael Crichton, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, and many many more. I am new to the area and would also like to take this opportunity to make some new friends over coffee, lunch, and a good book! We can meet twice a month on Saturday mornings/afternoons.

“This is a group for anyone interested in learning about electronics, building a Radio and other electronic hobby projects. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other enthusiasts and how to build science projects. Looking forward to exploring science with everybody.”

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

The objectives of the Union of Exercise and Sports Science Professionals shall be: To establish, integrate, promote, and educationally advance the fields of exercise and sports science professionals, which will consist of but not be limited to exercise, fitness and sports training instructors and coaches, personal training coaches, strength and conditioning performance enhancement personnel, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists. To make members aware of their political responsibilities. To …

Our goal is to offer opportunities for education, making it possible to look with openness, curiosity and critical judgment at every aspect of reality. Our ideals are summed up by the suggestion to "Test everything; retain what is good." A sign of its authenticity is the ability, or at least the desire, to encounter people from all walks of life, and to look for and appreciate everything that is true, good and worthwhile in the various expressions of human life. These expressions include scienc …

This is for clever people who have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math, in the Bergen County/NYC area. We don't intend to specialize in any single field. All having at least some interest in a technical field are welcome While catering to older singles - and thereby including a social aspect - anyone is welcome. We propose to have discussions, share jokes, puns and puzzles, and assist each other as far as possible. No "famous presenters" are anticipated. Rather, meetings will …

Do you love science? Are you intrigued by thinkers and scientists like Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, Issac Newton, Jonas Salk, Richard Dawkins, Dr. John Grunsfeld, James Randi and many others? Do you want to meet other people like yourself at scientific gatherings like lectures, conferences, symposiums, star parties, trade shows, museums, and movies. If you said yes to any of those questions this meetup wants you! Please join and tell your friends.

The hype surrounding Big Data and Data Science is at a fever pitch with promises to solve the world's business and social problems, large and small. How accurate or misleading is this message? How is it helping or damaging people, and which people? What opportunities exist for data nerds and entrepreneurs that examine the larger issues with a skeptical view? This Meetup focuses on mathematical, ethical, and business aspects of data from a skeptical perspective. Guest speakers will discuss the mi …

This group is for people who are interested in Engineering, Computer Science and Electronics.