Data Science DC is a non-profit professional group that meets monthly to discuss diverse topics in predictive analytics, applied machine learning, statistical modeling, open data, and data visualization. Our members are professionals, students, and others with a deep interest in these fields and related technologies. Meeting topics are varied and range from tutorials on basic concepts and their applications, to success stories from local practitioners, to discussions of tools, new technologies, …

Big Data ! Data Science ! Predictive Analytics ! Machine Learning ! ... these are all great buzzwords but to make a system actually work and that has an impact is a non-trivial task. To go from concept to system deployment many technical, project and program elements need to come together. The goal of this meet-up group is to provide a forum for systems architects/engineers, software architects, software engineers, analysts, informaticists, data scientists, program managers and end customers a f …

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.

This group is aimed at technology professionals who are interested in the problem of embedding Analytics, Data Mining and Machine Learning approaches directly into operational applications and processes that drive the business. The group is programming language and platform agnostic as we plan to open the floor to presentations by technologists working in Java, .NET, R, C++ and whatever other language makes sense. Language choice notwithstanding, the group is interested in use cases, best practi …

Come join a growing group of engineers, hackers, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs with a passion for robotics and robot technologies. Modeled on similar groups in Silicon Valley and Pittsburgh, we're aiming to kick-start a community for robotics and robotics/hardware startups in the D.C. metro area. Whether you're looking to build your first robot or you're a veteran roboticist seeking collaborators, come share your knowledge, learn from others, and network.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and using d3.js

This group was created to focus on all kinds of machine knitting: single and double bed; manual, punch-card and electronic patterning; plastic or metal bed; fine, standard, mid-gauge or bulky. Join us to increase your knowledge, share your experiences, and socialize with others who love to knit by machine (and by hand, too)!

The Data Science MD group is intended to be a gathering of professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the area to discuss diverse topics related to data science. We aim to have frank discussions on all topics related to the field of data analytics. No subject is too big or too small, as we believe analytics can operate on any scale. We plan to mix education with practical examples, helping users make the most of their time. Data Science MD on Facebook Data Science MD on LinkedIn Data Science MD …

This is a group for events from Data Community DC that do not fit our other Meetups (Data Science DC, Data Business DC, Data Visualization DC, R Users DC). Job fairs, conferences, data drinks, weekend educational events, hackathons, etc.

Business Intelligence/Data Analysis professionals in the Philadelphia and New York metro areas have long held informal meetings to discuss their trade. http://www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Business-Intelligence/ http://www.meetup.com/Open-Analytics-NYC/ http://www.meetup.com/nyhackr/ Given the number of local companies with expertise in this field, it seems that the Lehigh Valley can support its own user community of data professionals. We hope to get the ball rolling on these meetings. Th …

A group for those using or interested in Big Data Systems, Apache Hadoop, training, awareness, Cloudera Products, Hadoop Analytics and Innovations

This group is dedicated to hackers, makers, and the next Edisons. In NJ, we've created the first commercially viable light bulb and bubblewrap! Now let's build something similarly ambitious as a group. Google built it out west and we all want to see a self-driving car here in the Garden State. This summer we are planning on building a self-driving car! Praful is volunteering his car and he has computers specifically designed for cars. Now we have the equipment, we need your help to "drive" this …

This is intended to be a group to discuss the field of robotics and the emerging trends with advanced technological advancement in the field, which includes topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud robotics, robot operating system platforms, distributed robotics, and humanoid robots. Group MeetUps would be focused on gathering everyone from those following this topic out of personal interest to those involved with advancing the field through science and engineering. The goal would include f …

Open to all those interested in Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Hadoop, Hive, Hector, NoSQL, Pig, and high scalability. Let's get together and share what we know.

We've moved to http://www.meetup.com/Self-Driving-Vehicle/.

Sewing-Classes: It's about Inspiration, Creativity, Laughter! Sewing-Classes! Sewing is one of the most rewarding skills one can have. It changes even the way we walk when wearing our Sewing creations. Sewing enthusiasts, Let's meet!! Share! Create! have FUN!  All levels. Sewing Classes. Learn to sew. Beginner / Basic Sewing class. Advanced Sewing Class. Sewing Instruction. Sewing Training. Sewing Education.  At your fingertips!!  ALL LEVELS WELCOMED!! Sewing-classes-md-Maryland-Silver Spring-Ro …

Would you like to join others interested in sewing in a more social setting? Have you always wanted to learn to sew or been curious about what it takes?? Are you a serious seamstress, a novice, or you dabble a little?? Whatever your sewing level or interest we would love to have you join us for fun and creative sewing activities and classes. Join our Facebook Group: Silver Spring Sewing This is your chance to meet up with up with others in the Silver Spring, DC, VA area who love to sew. Make fr …

Looking to sew up some fun things for or with your kids? Have a sewing machine but never opened the box or think you couldn't sew a strait line? Join fellow moms, dads, grandmoms, aunts etc. who love sewing creative and unusual (or common) things for their kids. Examples: pillow monsters, animal softies, clothing for children or dolls, pillows, bags. This is not a sewing class or lessons, but rather meant to be a supportive group of sewists/sewing hobbiest (and wannabes) who like to socialize wh …

Knitting and crochet classes. Knitting machine classes and rentals. KALs and other stitchworthy events.

Picasso created timeless masterpieces with nothing more than a stub of charcoal. Contemporary masters of photography continue to create spectacular images with nothing but a pinhole for a lens. It isn't about how much you spend on equipment. PhotoQuest101 Meetups help you master your machine in a fun social environment and shows you how to leap from the realm of 'snapshots' to magazine and museum quality photographs. We shoot in public spaces and we'll occasionally venture into off-limits locati …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …