Biological Engineering

Meet new people, make friends and practice English/other languages (Azerbaijani, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish etc) in a cozy coffeeshop. Join ConnectBaku language&cultural exchange. We will discuss interesting topis, meet new people and network.😊 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community of 2000+ people out of meetup! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We are the community of incredible people: locals, travelers and expats in Baku and we hold weekly exchanges since November 2024. Don’t waste this opportunity! We have people from Azerbaijan, Ireland, Pakistan, US, Italy, Colombia, UK, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Germany, France, Algeria, Turkey, Spain, Korea, China, India, Algeria, Canada and Ukraine. We keep growing to connect people💪 Our HOST is Javid. 📍Location: CAFFECINO küç., 85 Ceyhun Hacıbəyli, (Ⓜ️ Ganjlik) maps.app.goo.gl/MEocm8qvQWH1PVVZ8 🕔Duration: 1.5-2 hours 💸 Participation fee: 5₼ 🗒Spots and Registration managed via the WA and TG group: ❗️Join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBsDGpMTinDOuEyZWlgtZ?mode=wwt or TELEGRAM https://t.me/connectbaku

Getting Started with Bedrock AgentCore Workshop will be led by AWS Solution Architect Daz Akbarov. As part of our ongoing AWS workshop series, AWS UG Baku together with AWS specialists is hosting a hands-on workshop focused on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and modern agentic AI architectures. AI agents remain one of the hottest topics in modern engineering - but building production-style agentic systems involves much more than prompts and chat interfaces. During this session, participants will get introduced to practical concepts around: • Agent runtimes • Memory and context handling • Gateways and identity • Agent orchestration • MCP integrations • Operational patterns behind real-world AI agent systems on AWS The workshop is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, AI enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in understanding how modern AI agent systems are built and operated in practice. The session will be led by Daz Akbarov, Almas Moldakanov, and Mahir Garibli together with the AWS UG Baku community team. ⚠️ This is a hands-on workshop. Please bring your laptop to fully participate in the exercises.

Meet new people, make friends and practice English/other languages (Azerbaijani, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish etc) in a cozy coffeeshop. Join ConnectBaku language&cultural exchange. We will discuss interesting topis, meet new people and network.😊 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community of 2000+ people out of meetup! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We are the community of incredible people: locals, travelers and expats in Baku and we hold weekly exchanges since November 2024. Don’t waste this opportunity! We have people from Azerbaijan, Ireland, Pakistan, US, Italy, Colombia, UK, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Germany, France, Algeria, Turkey, Spain, Korea, China, India, Algeria, Canada and Ukraine. We keep growing to connect people💪 Our HOST is Javid. 📍Location: CAFFECINO küç., 85 Ceyhun Hacıbəyli, (Ⓜ️ Ganjlik) maps.app.goo.gl/MEocm8qvQWH1PVVZ8 🕔Duration: 1.5-2 hours 💸 Participation fee: 5₼ 🗒Spots and Registration managed via the WA and TG group: ❗️Join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBsDGpMTinDOuEyZWlgtZ?mode=wwt or TELEGRAM https://t.me/connectbaku

Join our Ladies' Community in Baku! Conversation/Tandem club is a cozy event where you can half of the time practice the language you are learning and the other half of the time you can help other girls to learn your language☺️ Every time we discuss a different topic! Also it's a perfect opportunity to meet other girls in Baku (locals, expats and travellers) and make friends. Our host is Rafiga. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community on whatsapp of 300+ ladies! Please join our CHAT: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CxrNNPFQH56C7zJC0DbtTd \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📍Location: Mug Tales, 16, menzil 5 Boyuk Qala (Ⓜ️ Icherisheher) maps.app.goo.gl/eRRQUcBdQpwd3eD49 🕔Duration: 1.5-2 hours 💸 Price: 5₼

🗣Networking in English, but you can meet people who speak any language in the world 😎General knowledge based quiz game to enjoy it in a fun international atmosphere \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community of 2000+ people out of meetup! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ConnectBaku is the community of incredible people: locals, travelers and expats in Baku and we hold weekly exchanges. Don’t waste this opportunity! We have people from Azerbaijan, Ireland, Pakistan, USA, Italy, Colombia, UK, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Germany, France, Algeria, Turkey, Spain, Korea, China, India, Algeria, Bolivia, Poland, Slovakia, Canada and Ukraine. We keep growing to connect people. Our host is Seymour. 📍Location: CAFFECINO küç., 85 Ceyhun Hacıbəyli, (Ⓜ️ Ganjlik) maps.app.goo.gl/MEocm8qvQWH1PVVZ8 ⌛️Duration: 2-2,5 hours Price: 10₼ Spots and Registration managed via the WA and TG group: ❗️Join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBsDGpMTinDOuEyZWlgtZ or TELEGRAM https://t.me/connectbaku

Ready to conquer Azerbaijan's highest peak? Join the Bazarduzu Summit Trek and experience the breathtaking views of the Greater Caucasus, high mountain atmosphere, and unforgettable adventures. This route does not require technical climbing skills. No rock climbing, ropes, or mountaineering equipment needed — just good physical fitness, proper gear, and motivation. It is an ideal choice for those preparing for Kazbek, Ararat, or Elbrus. One night will be spent in Khinalig Village, one of the world’s highest and oldest mountain villages — a unique experience before ascending the summit. **Open Group Dates 2026:** 🔸 5–7 June 🔸 26–28 June 🔸 10–12 July 🔸 24–26 July 🔸 7–9 August 🔸 21–23 August 🔸 11–13 September 🔸 25–27 September 🔸 9–11 October 🔸 30 October – 1 November 📌 **Price:** Depends on group size 📌 **Tour Program: [Bazarduzu Mountain Tour](https://mountainguide.az/en/tours/43-bazarduzu-mountain-tour-the-majesty-of-the-great-summit.html "Bazarduzu Mountain Tour")** 📞 **Contact & Booking:** +994 77 304 34 54 (Call & WhatsApp) If you want to experience real adventure, stunning mountain views, and a high-altitude challenge, this summit is for you. Register now and join this unforgettable journey!

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.