This group is for anyone in the Washington, D.C. area working in (or interested in) Natural Language Processing. Our meetings will be an opportunity for folks to network, give presentations about their work or research projects, learn about the latest advancements in our field, and exchange ideas or brainstorm. Topics may include computational linguistics, machine learning, text analytics, data mining, information extraction, speech processing, sentiment analysis, and much more. If you're active …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning anything and everything about Data Science, Analytics, Big Data, Data mining, Predictive Analytics and Statistics. There are no presentations and pizza. Just learning and doing. We will follow Data Science/Analytics related courses offered on Coursera as a group and have regular meetups as the course progresses. Looking for people who are serious about hand on learning. Come out and join us!!!!

I have started this group to create opportunities for people to learn how to sail and enjoy the experience on the Cheasapeake Bay. I own a C&C 35 and am always looking for interesting people to share the experience and to provide opportunities for those without a boat to enjoy and learn about this wonderful activity. It is my hope to have member join together to broaden their knowledge of sailing and to share their collective experiences. Some of our group meetups will be scheduled as opportunit …

This is a group for anyone interested in education technology and promoting education in the classroom for teachers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers in the Washington DC region. We will be organizing keynotes, panel discussions, and more. We will try to meet monthly to explore various topics at the intersection of education and technology; to learn about the latest technologies that are supporting teachers; and to hear from teachers about the problems in education that must be fixed now. In add …

This meetup group is free!!! Do you: - speak French, - want to improve your French skills, - want to learn French, - want to meet French speakers, - want to learn about the francophone culture? and you live in the DC metro , Silver Spring area? This is group is for you! Join us at the "Silver Spring/DC Metro French Meetup group". All ages and levels welcome. Est ce que vous: - parlez Français, - aimeriez améliorer votre français, - aimeriez apprendre la langue française, - aimeriez ren …

An informal group for people who want to improve their Arabic, led by a native Arabic speaking Library volunteer. The group includes some intermediate Arabic speakers and some native speakers so it is recommended for speakers with at least one semester of Arabic. Learn more about Language Conversation Classes at the Arlington Public Library.

In this language exchange group, native English speakers learning Mongolian meet with native Mongolian speakers who are learning English. We separate into small groups to discuss the designated theme, occasionally change partners in order to have varied conversation experiences, and have discussions in both English and Mongolian throughout the meeting so that speakers of each language get adequate practice.

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, …

This is an activity, mutual support, advocacy, etc. community for Autistic Adults (18 years and older) living in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.  This community is organized by an Autistic Adult, for Autistic Adults, only Autistic adults may join.  We are an inclusive group, all Autistic diagnoses are welcome (Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS, etc.).  Autism is not an illness or a disease, there is no "cure" for Autism. Being an Adult on the Autism Spectrum means …

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 is for Natives, and anyone interested in learning more about Native cultures, living in the DMV area. It is a place to share information on local events such as powwows, festivals and celebrations, live performances, community service opportunities, lectures, seminars, and conferences, etc as well as for organizing social gatherings (and perhaps even discussions!) of our own. Whether you are new in town or a longtime local; Native, mixed with Native blood, or neither; anyone with an o …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning to program. I'm trying to teach myself Ruby/Ruby on Rails/Git/general programming and I feel like it would be more fun in a group. I would love to meet regularly and work through a beginner book or building a program. Please let me know if you're interested in joining me!

All G/T kids need to meet, chat with, and play stimulating educational games with their peers. Underachieving gifted kids may have AD/HD, Learning Disabilities or Other Health Impairments, Depression, OCD or OD, or have trouble making friends. They may hate to read or write. They're also creative, have great imaginations, are funny, and super-sensitive. They have high potential, but haven't met it recently. They tend to be visual, right-brained learners. BRAINRELIEF, LLC holds workshops or suppo …

To share knowledge and experiences about using information and communication technologies (ICT) as a tool for enabling international development. A gathering place for those of us working (or interested in working) in the field so we can share our projects, reports, and applications so that we can learn from each other.

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

We meet to learn and practice Spanish in a super fun way. We have different levels of fun, social gatherings and learning and practice opportunities: meetings for BEGINNERS, for INTERMEDIATE speakers, gatherings where we speak SOLO ESPAÑOL, and events for everybody at restaurants, with Latin music, at parks, movies, etc. ¡Te esperamos para aprender y divertirte mucho! Join us to learn and have a lot of fun! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you …

DC Media Makers is the preeminent association of journalists, entertainers, advocates, documentarians and tech enthusiasts dedicated to video blogging and learning media literacy in general in Washington, DC. We trade web video production knowledge and teach newcomers how to make and distribute media online. We feature guest presenters, critiques, and collaborative projects. Whether you are an old pro (-we have members from CNN, NBC, and NPR), an established videoblogger, or someone who wants to …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

We meet to learn and practice Spanish in a super fun way. We have different levels of fun, social gatherings and learning and practice opportunities: meetings for BEGINNERS, for INTERMEDIATE speakers, gatherings where we speak SOLO ESPAÑOL, and events for everybody at restaurants, with Latin music, at parks, movies, etc. ¡Te esperamos para aprender y divertirte mucho! Join us to learn and have a lot of fun! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you …

Interested in learning a foreign language? Wondering where you can find Spanish classes? Need someone to practice French with? Want to learn more about Arabic? Or are you just someone you speaks multiple languages who wants to meet other language enthusiasts? Come join us to learn about foreign languages - any language! This group is for people who want to learn, are learning, or teaching a foreign language and want to meet others who are doing the same. We do not limit our group to any one lang …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of photos I have taken of naked men). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyo …

Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for a real language and cultural exchange? We are a group of people that get together to practice and learn new languages! Join us at our weekly language exchange meetings to brush up on a foreign language and learn something completely new about another culture! Our members split into smaller practice groups to improve their French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and many other …

Our objective is to create a great resource for AngularJS learning, and a fun, worthwhile meetup community. We have some exciting things planned—more casual, more interactive, less presentation. We're looking for participation and a comfortable environment for learning. Feel free to bring laptops, projects, and questions. Monthly meetings may include: Uses of Angular: 5-30 min presentations on your projects - potentially "lightening round" style or long form, all in on session or broken across …

This Meetup group is to meet other local Parkour enthusiasts (or "traceurs"), gather for training, to plan practice sessions, and to learn more about this art-form or philosophy or fitness methodology...whatever you want to call it! And also, from time to time, just to hang out and have fun with each other. Full disclosure: This is the group formerly known as "Rock Creek Parkour." It actually predates my own experience with Parkour--I founded it in a quest to help me find someone to train with s …

Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club http://www.potomacmountainclub.org Our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups=#!forum/patc-ms Welcome We are the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The premier rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering club serving the D.C. Metro area since 1944. We climb daily and have weekly events such as climbing at Carderock on Wednesdays in the climbing season. We also plan annual trips a …

WELCOME to OUR AVID WORLD TRAVELERS and WORLD CULTURE LOVERS ROUNDTABLE!! "LIFE is a JOURNEY, not a DESTINATION! It is NOT measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the PEOPLES, PLACES and AWESOME MOMENTS that take our breath away!! Be an AVID WORLD TRAVELER (NOT a TOURIST) - internationally and domestically - with an insightful GLOBAL view of our WORLD!! As World Travelers and Culture Lovers, bloom where we are planted and commit ourselves to make a positive difference!" As a World Cult …

We are a group of dynamic individuals who get together a few times a month to practice speaking Spanish at restaurants and lounges. Our group is very diverse and loves to have new members. We are proud to be the third largest Spanish language Meetup group of the world! Wow!!! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you want to learn fast and in a fun way, we suggest you to visit SPANISH NOW: http://www.gospanishnow.com/ Spanish Now is opening 21 new cour …