I have a couple of extra computers and some networking stuff. I am going to study for A+ then Net+, Security+ and ccna/ccnp. We will be using a variety of learning tools. Video's to ebooks and live demo's to flash cards to whatever you can bring. I invite anyone who wants to get certified to join me and add some accountability. If you already have some of these certifications and would like to help out some noobs that's good too. Member's need to be serious about getting certified.

This is group which gathers to discuss topics in machine learning. This could be classification, clustering, neural networks, loss functions, graphical algorithms, information retrieval, data mining, artificial intelligence, search, game theory, computational learning theory, reinforcement learning, collaborative filtering, recommendation systems, bioinformatics, or really anything having to do with large scale data analysis and prediction. The usual format is to select a topic and/or paper for …

CUE-LA is the Los Angeles affiliate of CUE, Computer Using Educators, a nonprofit educational association founded in 1978 with the goal to advance student achievement through technology in all disciplines from preschool through college. Every year CUE-LA runs several ed tech conferences and professional development workshops for Los Angeles area educators. Our MeetUp group will host informal events that make connections between educators and artists, game designers and curriculum creators, princ …

A movement must not be defined by its complaint, but by its solution. Systemaccounting.org is an organization of warrior scientists who are dedicated to democratically establishing the "science of trade" by having the United States Treasury publicly implement the technology of System Accounting.

R is an open source software/programming language for data analysis, statistical modeling, visualization, data mining, predictive analytics, statistical computing, exploratory data analysis etc. This group is aimed to bring together practitioners (from industry and academia alike) in order to exchange knowledge and experience in solving data analysis/statistical problems by using R. Besides discussing techniques and solutions in R, emphasis will be put on providing a good understanding of the da …

This is a group for Super COOL School aged kids on the GO. Kids Love playing with LEGOS and so do we! Our kids are active and they enjoy having fun together. This group is geared toward kids ages 6 to 12, with younger siblings always welcome. I thought it was time to get a playgroup going for school-aged kids. So here we are. Our Mission… … to demystify, inspire and explore the wonderful world of science with hands-on , inquiry based meetings and play dates ,work together with families, commun …

At KidsCanCode we make computers fun! By looking "under the hood," kids learn that a computer is a powerful tool - one they can use to create amazing projects of their own. Imagine building your own website, creating a video game, or wow-ing your teacher with an amazing science project. Our classes lay the foundation for a positive relationship with technology. Benefits of learning programming We are surrounded by technology, and every single piece of technology, from your smartphone to the car …

Join the Los Angeles community of Lean Launchpad-ers! While we wait to take Steve Blank's free online "Lean Launchpad" Class offered via Stanford, sign up for the free Tech Entrepreneurship Class also offered for free online from Stanford. The professor, Chuck Eesley takes a research approach to startups, noting what does and does not work. It's a great class. Sign up at venture-lab.org. Sign up by May 1st to get put into a group by the course's assistants. Check out the introductory videos at: …

This group is intended to discuss the Python Programming Language in the Orange County, California area. Topics of discussion include but are not limited to use of the Python programming language, specific applications written in Python, Python-based Web Frameworks, alternative Python implementations, etc.

Hi my name is Zeke and i am the founder of Computer Science Laboratories. I was one of the co developers of the Lasek eye surgical machines, the Tamagotchi (virtual pet), I have worked for NASA, JPL and Hughes Space and communications. I was a also a prototype engineer for Lanard Toys and Mattel. I am a robotics engineer and prototype engineer. I started this group to introduce people to Arduino, microcontrollers and product development, more specifically; prototyping.

Backyard Skeptics Long Beach is associated with its parent meetup.com group, Barkyard Skeptics (Central Orange Country). We are a community of individuals interested in exploring and discovering truths in the natural world based on science and critical thinking. As skeptics we question authority and make real-world decisions based upon the conciseness of each scientific field. Our members are humanists, agnostics, atheists and evidencialists. The discovery and awe of the natural world has much m …

The Urban Workshop is a large membership based workshop in Irvine, California that provides tools, equipment and classes in a wide range range of fields including: Metal shop, Wood Shop, Welding, CNC Machining, Auto shop, Engineering, computer lab, Fabric and textile area, 3D printing, Laser cutting and etching and more. We are open to the public and membership is set up like a gym membership. You can choose to go month to month or sign up for a year and save a few bucks. We strive to have a lot …

Long Beach RetroGeeking What is Retro-Geeking and who is it for? Do you find yourself geeking out over 70's/80's/90's music, classic computers (Apple II/Commadore 64/IBM-PC/TRS-80), cartridge-based game consoles (Atari 2600/NES/Super Nintendo/Sega Genesis), D&D/strategy/board games, or the scientific feasibility of technology found in comics/books/movies/TV shows? You have come to the right place!!! RetroGeeking provides the opportunity to (re)experience retro pop-culture in various forms with …

How can someone eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How can someone change the world? Solve one problem at a time. This group aims to explore the problem space of the world and to brainstorm solutions to those problems. We'll host weekly forums for brainstorming, discussions and workshops to conceive and implement our group solutions. We will start with a focus on Brain Machine Interface technology, Prosthetics and AI but other topics and areas are open for discussion. We invite everyone from t …

For those Redditors who live in OC and can never make it to the LA Redditor meetups. Let's just hang out, get something to eat, play board games, and just generally nerd out. All are welcome.

We periodically to discuss topics and issues in philosophy. Normally our discussion will focus on the announced topic; but occasionally we allow for an open, free flowing discussion. Our discussions are open to all levels of experience. Other meetings are small reading groups which focus on specific philosophical works. Much of philosophy deals with nagging questions, for example Given the great success of science, what is the function of philosophy? Is there metaphysical truth? Is there a separ …

If you met a billionaire venture capitalist, would you know what to say? What would you show that person? Luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. How well have you prepared? This group,VC Prepper, VCPreppers, or Venture Capital Preppers, how ever you like to refer to it,  conducts activities which focus on preparing people to present their ideas or existing businesses to venture capitalists. The group is inspired by the TV show, “Shark Tank,” and Morgan Spurlock’s “Failure Club” on Yahoo …

This is a group for anyone interested in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Whether you are new and just curious or have knowledge and experience in NLP. This group will give you a place and people to practice with the techniques as well as outlets to further expand your knowledge. If your mind is like a computer, then your thoughts and actions are like software, which makes it possible to change (upgrade), your own mental programs. You’re in control and you can have amazing changes in your per …