Recent advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology are propelling man-machine interfacing into a new era in which machines such as computers and prostethic limbs are more directly and tightly coupled to our brain's neural activity. Examples of these advances include: mice whose brains have been altered using optogenetics learn and unlearn on command; a monkey who controls an artificial arm and feeds himself via a brain-machie interface; scientists who can render an image imagined or dreamed of …

This meet-up is an extension to the MIT Enterprise Forum web site (http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/) which features list of programs for the RFID/Auto-ID and Sensing Solutions Special Interest Group programs and presentations from speakers over the last several years. We welcome your involvement.

Come share ideas, techniques, and resources for how psychotherapists can help people enhance their intimate relationships. This group is for mental health professionals and anyone else who relishes enthusiastic in-depth discussions of clinical theory and practice. Each meeting includes a presentation. We socialize, eat, enjoy the presentation, then discuss the topic and anything else related to psychotherapy and intimate relationships. Past topics: What predicts divorce? A brief history of coup …

A meetup for people interested in Java and other JVM languages. These meetings are chance for Java developers to socialize and network and learn from member-led presentations. Meetings are typically held the first Monday of each month. Presentation volunteers are welcome -- please contact Douglas Hawkins.

Want to practice your Portuguese? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Portuguese Language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome!

Cambridge Zen Center is one of the largest Buddhist residential Zen Training centers in the country. CZC was founded in 1973 by early students of Zen Master Seung Sahn, the first Korean Zen master to teach in the West. We offer daily morning and evening meditation and chanting, and weekly public talks and instruction free of charge. Retreats and accommodations are offered for a reasonable price. Zen meditation is a powerful way to clear our mind of habitual thinking. It helps us to balance …

OUR GROUP'S PURPOSE Play volleyball in the Boston area, and meet other volleyball players. We play outdoors in the warmer months (~April - October) in organized meetups. During the winter months there are fewer organized meetups, although some of us will meet informally at one of the indoor pickup games around the area. For more information about the group, please read the posts in the "Boston Volleyball Group Information" forum in the Message Board section. If you are looking for p …

This group offers an alternative to many enthusiastic francophiles eager to join a class. If you are serious about your New Year resolution to learn French this year, this is your opportunity to start! Classes are relatively small but conducive to healthy exchanges while allowing personalized help from the instructor. A native speaker with fifteen years experience teaching in a French Lycée, I can help you to conquer that beautiful but not so easy language. Even if you study it on your ow …

Come join us as we learn, study, teach, and speak Ayisyen among beginners and advanced speakers. - Come if you're Haitian, and you don't speak the language at all. - Come if you know even only two words. - Come if you're Haitian, and you have been speaking it all of your life. - Come if you're [insert any nationality here], and you want to learn the language. - Come if you're merely curious and just want to know more about Haitian culture. In other words -- in Haitian words -- VINI KIJAN OU …

Our group is now in the application process to gain tax status 501 (C)3 non profit. We are an organization formed by volunteers who work in the best soup kitchen anywhere. Its dinner is served every Saturday night and many women with children expressed an interest in volunteering but could not get childcare on Saturdays and were generally not free on Saturday nights. We decided we would like to have a group within the meal program made up of moms who want to volunteer but need child care …

This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.

Check out our website and blog here: www.urbanhomesteadersleague.org The Urban Homesteaders’ League is a community venture dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals and communities to shift from a lifestyle of passive consumption to one of active participation, creation, and connection. We are committed to re-imagining the good life as one that is meaningful, pleasurable, environmentally sustainable, and socially just. We place the home at the center of that pursuit and see it as a …

Ease your mind Calm your body Increase your creativity And sense of well being Drop in relaxation sessions Use this opportunity to practice most common relaxation exercises in a warm, supportive group atmosphere. Cost: $5 per session Location: Cambridge, MA

For developers who are using Hadoop, or would like to learn more about it. Also includes technologies built with/on top of Hadoop: Hive, Pig, HBase, etc.

Come join me as I start a club to bridge the gap. The gap? Yeah, the solo runners in the Inman/Central and Kendall Square areas of Cambridge. I've been looking for a group of folks to run with, but without much luck. What say you? This is a non-rigid group, meant for runners of all abilities. Let's get to know each other while doing something we all love.

The startup game is largely won by amazing developers who can turn on a dime in response to market feedback. Presenters will present their own internal solutions and "quick tips" with the greater purpose of teaching others how to succeed in making very fast product iterations with limited developer resources. Attendees will have the chance to learn from proven development teams. They'll be inspired to respond to user data faster with kind of outside-of-the-box solutions that you can expect from …