Python talk night at Slalom Consulting

Join us for an exciting talk at Slalom Consulting.

Agenda:
5:30-6pm: Doors open/networking
6-6:10pm: Opening remarks
6:10-6:35pm: Talk #1
6:35-6:50pm: Intermission
6:50-7:05pm: Lightning talk #1
7:05-7:30pm: Talk #2
7:30pm-8pm: Networking
After party to follow at Zephyr Bar (255 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104).

What we'll do:
This event will feature the following presentations:

Talk #1: You Should Build a Robot (MicroPython & Microprocessors)
Speaker: Sage Elliott
Description: Thinking about building a robot? You should! But don’t know where to start? In this talk, we'll break down the barriers building your own robotic project using MicroPython and microprocessors. You'll learn what a robot is, why building one is fun (maybe even useful), and how to get started with the essential components. We'll cover microprocessors as the "brain" of your robot, LEDs for visual feedback, actuators for adding movement, and sensors for touch and light.

Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in electronics before, this talk will equip you with the knowledge to start building your own robotic projects.

Lightning talk #1: Statistical Analysis on Network Data
Speaker: Brandon Sherman
Description: Network data appears in a variety of situations in the social sciences. In many contexts, statistical analysis assumes that observations are independent. When dealing with network data, this assumption is unrealistic and requires specialized methods.

Inferential network analysis often utilizes the Exponential Family Random Graph Model (ERGM) to predict tie formation. We’ll show how to use an ERGM to answer questions about a real-world network in a statistically sound way.

Talk #2: v0 + Windsurf: AI Development Workflow
Speaker: Lana Zumbrunn
Description: There are so many AI tools being released that's it hard to learn about them all, yet alone try them out. I'll demo an AI streamlined workflow I used to build a holiday party RSVP and guest chat site using v0 by Vercel and Windsurf IDE by Codeium. Learn how these tools can level up your skills and productivity.

What to bring:
Since this is a talk format meetup, you don't need a computer. Food will be provided by Slalom.

Building access:
Upon entry to the Slalom Hawk Tower, go to the building elevator bank, tap "18" on the panel and you'll be directed to the correct elevator #. At the 18th floor, please show your Meetup registration to the person at the door. Please note that the elevator bank for Slalom is separate from the one for the Embassy Suites that is also in the building.

The elevators lock at 6pm so if you arrive after 6pm, please do the following:
1. Join our slack channel (http://slack.pspython.com)
2. Navigate to the #general channel
3. Post in the "Accessing the talk night venue after 6pm" thread that you need to be let in and an organizer will assist you.

Code of Conduct:
All attendees are required to abide by the PuPPy Code of Conduct, you can read the Code of Conduct here: https://www.pspython.com/code-of-conduct/

Transportation:

• The Seattle office is accessible by car, bus, bike, train (Link light rail and Sounder train), and ferry.
• Onsite parking is available in the Hawk Tower Garage. The garage entrance is located at Stadium Place S, on the west side of the building. Garage hours are 6:00am-11:30pm. You can access the building lobby from the parking garage elevator.
• Other parking options include street parking, Stadium Place Garage, Lumen Field North Lot, and Union Station Garage.
• Please note, Slalom does not validate parking.