The Thalesians are a group of dedicated professionals with an interest in finance, economics, mathematics, physics and computer science, not necessarily in that order.  We are currently based in London, New York and San Francisco. Please visit our home page: The Thalesians - http://www.thalesians.com/

The NY Quantified Self meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. Your host for the NYC meetup is Steve Dean @sgdean. Write us with your recommendations, tips, and observations. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share what you are doing and learn fro …

The Math Club is a place where all math lovers come together. We discuss and learn various areas of maths, from elementary to very advanced, graduate level mathematics. Every meetup is filled with rich topics for discussion in various areas of mathematics. Topics will range from history, philosophy, and math education to the discussion and study of particular areas of math. We also frequently run problem solving sessions for both remedial and advanced areas of mathematics. Problem solving sessio …

Afigma is a vision of the future, where humanity strives to achieve two things; space development and transcendence of a human into a "mage". To make this vision a reality, five things are required. First, people willing to believe and support Afigma. Second, the way of Tau, which is the core philosophy of Afigma. Third, the advanced Technology(IX-POINT Texnologies Inc) and (Orga Industries Inc.) industries that can research and develop the tools for accomplishing the vision. Forth, The Ban …

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 …

Welcome to the NYC Latino Professionals Meetup! Networking. Cultural Events. Community Service. The NYC Latino Professionals Meetup ("NYCLP") is a medium for Latina/Latino Professionals to expand their network while having fun and helping the community.  #NYCLP is a diverse mix of white-collar Latina/Latino professionals: from lawyers and finance professionals to IT specialists and teachers.  Almost all of our members have at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.  Many of our …

The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) is the only labor union representing freelance writers in every genre. With 16 chapters nationally, the NWU works to advance economic and working conditions of writers -- lobbying for legislation, initiating lawsuits, educating writers on their rights, networking, organizing picket lines, publicizing viable alternatives to unfair practices by both the traditional and Internet publishers, and by mobilizing members to fight for their collective self-inte …

Math is the original liberal art, the first stop on any intellectual journey to understand a little more about the world. It's about trying to answer questions, not because they've been assigned out of some dusty textbook, but because the question itself is interesting and the attempt is more interesting still. It's about learning for the sake of learning, studying for the sake of studying. This group is about math for math's sake. The School of Mathematics was founded to cultivate a natural an …

The MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization part of a network of 27 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to be the New York City-based leader in hosting networking and educational events focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. We host monthly events that attract between 30 and 200+ people. We count a membership of 200 people and a subscription list of 10,000 people, and have been an active chapter since 1971. We also occasionally host events with part …

Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

A gathering of all those interested in the discussion and study of signs, meaning systems, web science, thinking, language, and knowledge in digital and web spaces. Open to all disciplines: All interested individuals are welcome, including academics, philosophers, advertising professionals, communications professionals, independent researchers, computer scientists, digital anthropologists, linguists, designers, information architects, user experience, human interaction, developers, localization, …

This group is for people who want to study fundamental physics and math topics in depth, with the help of others, and with the extra motivation, and fun, that comes from group study.  We choose a topic to learn about -- such as quantum field theory, relativity, or Hamiltonian mechanics -- then teach ourselves the topic at the graduate/advanced-undergrad level, before moving on.  Courses are self-taught, and last as long as needed: generally one semester.  We make use of on-line videos and lectur …

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? :)

If you're passionate about fact-based thinking, here's your meetup. The degree to which we as individuals and as a society can successfully engage in fact-based thinking impacts everything we do. But getting it right is one of our most difficult challenges. Fact-based thinking ties into every field of study and every form of expression so the topics for discussion are almost endless. Whether you are a scientist, a journalist, a politician, a corporate-decision maker, an educator, or just someone …

Pelican Wine is an informal wine club in New York who meet regularly for wine tastings, dinners and other events. We like to think of ourselves as a new generation of wine drinker, one whose motivation is for enjoying wine with friends, without pompous ceremony or show off wine stories. We are from all over the World, each with a different perception of wine and together we aim to break through the misconceptions and learn about how brilliant wine is. There is a shared enthusiasm for getting sli …

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 …

Bring your own Laptop + Creativity, and help us build Hoboken Landmarks or your best idea in our private, kid-managed, kid-administered Minecraft evnvironment. We'll teach everyone to Install Mods, Administer your own Web environment, create "government" for our new world. We're planning to PROJECT tje Monecraft environment at a local Hoboken park too. Brought to your by Education Division of MakerBar.com , Hoboken's Premier Workshop for Inventors, Makers, Gamers, Programmers, and dreamers of al …

I will be talking about the neuroscience of female orgasm, and how it can be used to treat depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. I'll also be talking about the medical and scientific evidence supporting my work, and future research endeavors.

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

A group for fitness trainers aspiring fitness trainers who would like to engage in discussion, exchange views, increase knowledge, network, as well as learn more about medical fitness and sports medicine.  Meetings will be held on Saturday mornings in Midtown Manhattan in a brand new, state of the art, comprehensive medical fitness facility - the only medical fitness facility in New York and the most comprehensive integrative health facility in the U.S.  The group discussions will be moderated b …

This is a social group for teachers. As a career-changer, I am in my second year of teaching. It's fun to share experiences with other teachers in the area. Join us for happy hours, meals, music shows, and more!

We are an informal and fun, NYC based, interdisciplinary network dedicated to neurosciences, art, child development, education, research, and innovation. We foster interactions and unique opportunities to network through talks, research discussions, family events, and informal learning opportunities for parents, nannies, families, educators, professors, researchers, students, and anyone interested in neuroscience, arts, psychology, biology, early education, media and computer sciences.

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.

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 …

Are you: - Passionate about stereoscopy? - A stereoscopic 3D professional? - Interested in 3D and want to find out more? - Or, have you never experienced stereo vision? Join the new 3D Club of NY and enjoy the magical world of stereoscopic 3D! We are a group of passionate Stereoscopers, organized for the purpose of promoting the art, practice, enjoyment and science of 3D imaging. This will be accomplished through open monthly meetings (with 3D projections and programs), events, workshops, …

This is a group for computer Engineers interested in social good. We are going to focus on solving complex problems in order to create cutting edge technology to overcome one of the greatest challenges of our time - how to improve K-12 education by implementing technology.

WELCOME TO AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY OF MEN THAT DATE HOT WOMEN. YOU WILL BE INVITED TO BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS TO HELP YOU CONTINUE YOUR EVOLUTION IN THE DATING ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO PROVIDE MEN WITH TRAINED WINGMEN AND A DEEP EDUCATION 1. MEETING 2. CONVERSING 3. SEDUCING 4. COURTING THE MODERN WOMEN WITHOUT FEAR OR SELF-DOUBT. YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR DATING SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THIS COMMUNITY IS FOR: 1. SINGLE MEN 2. DIVORCED MEN 3. REC …