Are you interested in data science but also passionate about international development? Then this is the meetup for you! Let's get together to explore how the rapidly growing areas of data science and big data can transform the world of international development and contribute to improving the lives of the billions of underprivileged and poor people in the world.

What is this group all about? We are a niche writer's group whose members aim to become better social science writers and to see more of our work published. We also like to meet new people and socialize (of course, when we're not writing). Where did the idea for this group come from? The challenge of writing books, chapters, and journal articles for publication can be vexing at times. Too often, our work is paired with the pressure of tight deadlines and the well-known, "publish or perish." I am …

BioIL connects life sciences investors, entrepreneurs, academic researchers and government officials in Israel and Boston.

This is a newly formed teaching chapter of the Science of Mind Principles founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Mission Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a gathering place where heightened consciousness, expanded knowledge, and personal enlightment are revealed through guiding, inspiring, and teaching the Principles and Practices of the Science of Mind philosophy. Vision Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a warm, safe, diverse, …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more! This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

This group is discuss ideas about how to have a successful career in Science. We will discuss things like career management, leadership in the lab, the changing face of Science along with some networking and socializing If you are working as a scientist or other technical professional than this group is for you. This group is free and open to the public

This group holds a variety of events throughout the year to support women in engineering and to encourage young women to consider an engineering career. Our monthly meetings usually feature a speaker who is asked to address a topic of interest to women in diverse areas of engineering, at various stages of career advancement, and with different priorities for work/life balance. These programs are geared towards encouraging women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. …

Meet a new network of New England's bio entrepreneurs from business, academic, finance, scientific and medical communities. Our forum consists of discussions on emerging research and the commercialization and development of new technologies encompassing biotech, nanotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, environmental technology, information technology, healthcare, cell biology, life science research, pharmaceuticals, and drug discovery start-ups. It was designed for multi-disciplinary entrepre …

This group is established to bring people of theHarvard  community almunie,students and faculty together in different fields of science and to create a social network. The purpose of the  group is to address the important of socialization in the community and to create travel adventures to expand the scale of learning and searching  and benefit all the members of the community to meet together in a fun and enjoyable enviroment to share ideas ,thinking and experiences. Traveling always bring an a …

In the mid-80s I worked at the Hippocrates Institute in Boston. The majority of the clientele of this healing center had come there because they had been told by Western medicine that nothing more could be done,, and the only thing that could help them now was a miracle. . While there, I witnessed some miraculous recoveries, often even with those diagnosed with so-called terminal illness. After seeing these miracles, I became obsessed to explain how they were possible. Thus, I was inspired …

Transforming politics and public policy by applying data science best practices to political campaigns and organizations.

You like learning things, going to museums, science lectures, and you can't get your regular crew to go with you. Perhaps you went to engineering school, but you use hair conditioner anyway. You're intelligent and you have social skills, even tho you might have a video game or two on your hard drive. If you're willing to let your geek flag fly, please join us. Event suggestions encouraged. And, if there's something you want to go to that our organizers can't make, we can post the event anyway t …

Welcome Life Science professionals! This group will provide you a resource for networking and professional development. Monthly networking meetings, seminars and round table discussions will tap into our scientific community and provide you a wealth of contacts, knowledge, new friends and fun. As we continue to gain members, we will work towards setting up our monthly networking meetings. No matter what your contribution is within our scientific community, we welcome you to the Nexus Project …

This is a new book group for lovers of science-fiction and fantasy novels.   We'll be reading widely from both genres, everything from epic fantasy to hard sci-fi. Whether you're new to the genre or an old fan, there'll be something here for you to enjoy! The group meets once a month to discuss that month's book. All meet-ups occur at the Symposium Books in East Greenwich, RI (map). Members will receive a 10% discount when purchasing the books we're reading from that Symposium. Once we have a fe …

This is a group for writers of speculative fiction, a broad term that includes genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and magical realism. Speculative fiction includes such classics as Herbert's Dune and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, beloved youth favorites such as C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and J.K Rowling's Harry Potter books, and even contemporary mainstream works, such as Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaiden' …

Workshops, talks and retreats on meditation, spirituality, and related topics featuring well-known speakers. We practice Jyoti Meditation, meditation on the inner Light. Programs are free and open to everyone. We are Science of Spirituality, a nonprofit, multi-faith organization under the direction of Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. For more information, visit our international website, www.sos.org, and our local New England site, www.sos.org/usa/newengland.

This group was created because I feel that we need more open-ended discussion groups that allow us to develop community and meet other freethinkers whose thinking is focused on science, philosophy, art, politics, innovative social thinking, agnosticism, atheism, humanism, current events, culture, intellectualism and community development. This group does not espouse anti-religion or anti-cultural movements, nor support a particular political or social platform. All thinkers of all social, politi …

The New England Trackers group was formed in 2003 to provide a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the natural world. We are dedicated to cultivating awareness and a deep appreciation for nature. We share and practice the skills that our ancestors used to survive in the world, a kind of ‘primitive technology’ that allowed them to live in balance and harmony with their environment, rather than dominate it. Many of our members have taken courses taught by Tom Brown, Jr. and the Tra …

We're a collection of local writers, some amateur and some not, who get together to write, talk about writing, encourage each other, and form new groups. Then write some more. See also our Writers Resources page to help you keep writing.

The goal of the Worcester Dog Owners Walking Group is to develop and refine a community dog walking intervention program as part of a research study at UMass Worcester. Dog walking is a possible way for people to become more active. This meetup group will provide an opportunity for dog owners to connect to their community and discuss and resolve limitations to dog walking. The present study aims to test an intervention that addresses increasing physical activity, please call Susan at (508)856-17 …

The Zeitgeist Movement is an explicitly non-violent, global sustainability advocacy group currently working in over 1000 Regional Chapters across 70 countries. The basic structure of The Movement consists of Chapters, Teams, Projects & Events. Overall, the Chapters are essentially what define the Movement and each Chapter works to not only spread awareness about the roots of our social problems today but also to express the logical, scientific solutions and methods we have at our disposal to upd …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Ever wish you had someone to talk to who understood your emotional attachment to the characters of The Realm?  Or why you just want to read one more chapter before you go to bed?  Whether you are a long time fan of the books or have just gotten into the show or anywhere in between come join us relive the drama while meeting new people and exploring new places in the heart of the city (Boston not Kings Landing)!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! YOU CAN VISIT US ANY DAY WE MEET OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ENROLL IN OUR ONGOING INTRODUCTORY CLASSES THAT ARE USUALLY HELD ONCE A WEEK. WE ALSO MEET FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND ANYONE IS MORE THEN WELCOME TO JOIN US JUST FOR SUCH GATHERINGS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE FOR VISITING OR LEARNING WITH US. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FACT THAT SPIRITUALITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND THERE IS NO PRICE ATTACHED TO IT. NO MATTER HOW OR HOW OFTEN YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US, WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN …

This is a group to discuss interesting Mathematical topics, in way that are understandable to people. Questions are welcome! Again no Math training is necessary!

The purpose of this group is to educate one another about AI and related fields.  We're interested in how machines might be made to "think like people," and what is known about the human mind at a computational level.  Usually we pick books or papers as a starting point for discussion.  Sometimes we have mini-tutorials on AI topics. Anyone interested in studying intelligent machines is welcome.  We have people with diverse backgrounds in AI, neuroscience, and other areas.  Additionally, some of …

Concordia is a welcoming haven where hearts and hands come together as One in love, laughter, joy and celebration of life. We envision Concordia as a sanctuary of unconditional love that embraces the uniqueness of all. We envision ourselves as vital witnesses to humanity’s conscious connection with the One Source. Concordia is an ever-expanding circle of Consciousness. By creating an atmosphere of peace and beauty, diversity flourishes and unique expressions shine. We are a community of joy and …

Do you want to better understand how your dog's mind works? Would you like a better relationship with your dog? Does your dog have unresolved behavior problems? Join us for meetups focused on educating the dog owner community in Boston! The focus of this group is on positive, science based dog training and behavior modification methods. Our group will have: Free meetups where you can meet and get to know other dog owners and learn from their experiences Free "Meet the Trainer" meetups where you …