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Introducing The Best Group ๐พ
What if a tennis class became the easiest way to meet new people?
**The Best Group** combines structured, level-based tennis group classes with an optional social matching experience.
Here's how it works:
๐พ Join a tennis group class with players of a similar level
๐ค Having joined a class, you can choose to be matched with **three other people you've never met before** for dinner.
The difference? **Everyone at the table will already have completed a tennis group class with The Best Group.**
Instead of meeting complete strangers with nothing in common, everyone shares the same experience, making conversations feel far more natural from the very beginning.
Think of it as a Timeleft-style social experienceโbut with a built-in shared connection before you ever sit down for dinner.
**Join the waitlist for early access:**
[https://thebestgroup.base44.app/](https://thebestgroup.base44.app/)
Themed Super Scrabble ANAGRAMMATIST
Welcome to Themed Super Scrabble meetup.
*A word list will be provided for your reference during gameplay.
*Form words from the list to score additional points
*We will have a unique theme each and every week.
After RSVP kindly text me immediately for further meetup details.
Hope to hear from you soon!!
Joseph
88023147
TKG Manga Drawing Foundation Course
Welcome to the TKG Manga Drawing Foundation Course!
This is for young to not-so-young aspiring artists across a number of ages who wants to try manga drawing in a structured and guided face to face environment.
We have 4 categories:
A.9-11 years. They say the best manga talents start doodling at 4-7 years. This is the next best thing. Art in school is boring. You want to be better than your art teacher. This is it.
B. 12-18 years. Some of the best years for learning manga drawing early. Be mindful that this is not your usual school CCA. It is lit.
C. 19-28 years. You have decided to learn drawing at a more serious level. You like manga. You want to meet people of similar interest and who are equally serious about it. This is gonna be awesome.
D. 29-45 years. You have sort of put this off for some time and you decided that this is time to revisit this hobby again for whatever reason. You want to be professional while you still can because some damn 9 year old is starting on the dream you want and you are just salty. It could also be the last opportunity you can live your mangaka dream and you want to take the plunge. YOLO.
Classes are usually conducted on Saturdays or Sundays in 2 hours blocks from 2 pm onwards. Do let us know your schedule and we see if it works out. Go ahead and meet us for a chat. There are no obligations.
The starting cost is $280 per month for an equivalent of 8 hours or 4 sessions. We know it is not cheap. It should not be. Welcome to Singapore.
You can check out what we do at www.tkgcc.com. We are also involved in tabletop games and a variety of pop culture related muses. We are a living example of what manga drawing can lead to.
As a general overview, the TKG Comic Circle uses 3 tiers of advancement at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
For a slightly more detailed breakdown of the content covered:
http://www.tkgcc.com/html/TATA%27S%20STUDIO/PROGRAMME%20GROUP/courseschedule.htm
For those interested in the portfolio of our associates and charges:
http://www.tkgcc.com/html/TATA%27S%20STUDIO/Tata%27s%20Studio.htm
Feel free to write us an email at admin@tkgcc.com but nothing beats meeting us in person for a chat over a lazy 2- 6 pm-ish afternoon tea session.
***
We are living in the era of Phase 2 - Covid 19. We need precautions and classes are conducted with the following measures.
***
Important Rules:
1. All participants are to wear face masks at all times unless you are consuming food and drink. Do note that you should not be using this excuse to keep your mask off longer than required.
2. All admissions into our premises will be via SafeEntry. All participants will need to bring their own mobile devices to scan the QR codes located at the entrance when entering and leaving.
3. Only a maximum of 8 participants are allowed in a course group, inclusive of your instructor.
***
If you have a portfolio, feel free to make a trip down for a chat. If you don't have one but will like to start somewhere, go ahead and come down as well.
Changi Airport to Stadium MRT Station - 20 KM (Sun)
We shall brisk walk from Changi Airport to Stadium MRT Station late afternoon till night time for 2 consecutive days on Saturday and Sunday. For those who like to join us next year April to South Korea - Jeju Island Olle Trail to brisk walk 100 KM in 5 days plus climbing Mount Hallasan 1947m plus City Tour. We need minimum 12 hikers to go, max 16 hikers. In August and November, we can do 3 consecutive days.
You may train with us even if you are not going for the trip. Do consider to give yourself a break and build up your stamina, endurance and your hraalth.
Interval Walk Training (IWT)โalternating fast-paced walking with slow, recovery-paced walkingโis a highly effective, low-impact workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, boosts metabolism, and strengthens muscles. It is superior to steady walking for lowering blood pressure, improving aerobic capacity, reducing visceral fat, and enhancing insulin sensitivity.
**Key Health Benefits of Interval Walk Training (IWT):**
* **Improved Cardiovascular Health:** IWT strengthens the heart and enhances blood circulation by raising and lowering the heart rate, similar to a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session.
* **Superior Metabolic Control:** It is particularly effective for managing blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity, making it ideal for managing or preventing type 2 diabetes.
* **Weight Management & Metabolism:** The "afterburn effect" from high-intensity intervals continues to burn calories after the workout ends, aiding in fat loss.
* **Increased Aerobic Capacity & Physical Fitness:** Studies indicate that switching paces consistently improves overall stamina and endurance better than continuous walking.
* **Muscle & Bone Strengthening:** It strengthens the legs and core, while improving bone density, which is crucial for preventing osteoporosis in older adults.
* **Improved Mental Health:** It aids in stress reduction, improves sleep quality, boosts energy, and elevates mood through the release of endorphins.
* **Accessible and Sustainable:** The training is low-risk and highly adaptable to various fitness levels, making it popular for improving longevity and mobility in adults over 60.
https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/interval-walking-health-benefits-japanese-walking-method
Date: 5 July 2026 (Sun)
Registration Time: 4.30 p.m.
Start Time: 4.45 p.m.
Start point: Changi Airport MRT Station (Green Line) T2 Arrival Hall waiting area near to Swensen restaurant.
End Time: 9.30 p.m.
End point: Stadium MRT Station
Dinner: No stop for dinner. Bring your own snack bars.
Where to meet at start point? Changi MRT Station
Hydrate yourself well 1\~2 days before actual day by drinking 2L to 2.5L of water daily. Do moderate exercise throughout the weeks.
Remember to drink 300ml of water with some salt the night before the walk. Drink another 300ml of water first thing in the morning on actual day of the walk.
Things to bring:
1\. Minimum 1L of water
2\. Poncho and umbrella
3\. Sun block lotion
4\. Sun hat or cap
5\. Money for lunch
6\. MRT card or taxi fare home
7\. Phone and power bank
8\. Muscle rub
9\. Blisters plasters
10\. Light snacks like nuts & energy bar
11\. Face towel
Labrador Park Walk
Meet: Labrador Park MRT (CC27) Passenger Service Centre
When: Sunday 5th July, 5 pm\*\*
Join our whatsapp channel here: [https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD6bGk8fewjRFfBRx29](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD6bGk8fewjRFfBRx29) for updates on our walks.
\*\*This is a Rain or Shine event. Please take a good lunch or bring along some snacks if you feel hungry along the way. We may adjourn for coffee when thunderstorms occur and resume once the rain subsides.
Please be punctual. You are encouraged to be slightly early to avoid disappointments. There will be 5 minutes grace for attendance taking. Please remember that we cannot wait because this would be unfair to those already present.
This Meetup group is a community-led group by volunteers. Please extend grace in areas of inadequacy. You are most welcome to give constructive feedback; we strive for improvement!
Let's walk the Labrador Park by the sea as we head towards Vivocity. Enjoy the beach breeze and sunset views!
We will walk the Labrador Park and head to HarbourFront for dinner via the Bukit Chermin Boardwalk.
See you there :-))
Sources:
[[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/keppel-coastal-trail-labrador-park-nparks-nature-4896081](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/keppel-coastal-trail-labrador-park-nparks-nature-4896081)]
What to bring:
\- Shades
\- umbrellas
\- Water
\- Good walking shoes
\- Long pants preferred
\- Mosquito Repellent
Event communication will be through the event comments section. Please check the event comments section on the day of the event so that you will be updated on any changes.
Please be sure to RSVP responsibly to help those who are on the waitlist get the chance to come for the walks.
***As a consideration to others, you should change your RSVP status the day before the event to allow those on the waitlist time to schedule for the event if you can't attend.***
If I notice many no-shows despite the RSVPs, I may remove you from the RSVP list so that others can join my walks.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Disclaimer:
Your physical well-being is your responsibility. Exercise care while you walk. Please let me know when you feel unwell and need to drop out.
Walking comes with a risk of personal injury.
***By joining the walk, you accept responsibility for your safety and join the walk at your own risk. The organizer will not be responsible or held liable for any accidents or injuries during or arising from the event.***
Dance & Freestyle Group Class (Adults & Teens, All Levels)
**For ages 14 and above.**
Unlock your inner dancer and explore a wide variety of dance & freestyle tricks with classes tailored to your individual progress!
Maximum class size of 6 persons.
### **Address**
100 Plus Promenade - Gate 21, National Stadium 397629
### **Schedule**
Sundays 215PM - 315PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Data Analytics Events This Week
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Technique Tango III Group Class (Adults, Advanced)
**For ages 17 and above.**
Influenced by the Spanish and African culture, the Tango is sensual and passionate, one of the most fascinating dances. Stylized strides dominate this dance, along with periodical sharp and staccato movements. Tangoโs passionate nature evokes a strong connection to the music, your partner and the audience, a dance that is exciting and often easy to learn. Its dramatic nature also makes Tango a very popular dance that is often featured in blockbuster movies; a favourite dance for those who enjoy drama within a dance.
### **Address**
795, North Bridge Rd, #02-01 797, 198763
### **Schedule**
Sundays 430PM - 530PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Pickleball Group Class (Beginner)
Step up, try Pickleball. Pickleball is a growing sport in the world, named the fastest growing sport in the US for the past 2 years.
Up to 6 pax per class.
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
๐ฅพ Bukit Timah Training Hike 2026 โ Build Endurance for Greater Adventures
Get ready for an energising guided walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve โ a great opportunity to reconnect with nature, improve your fitness, and prepare for future outdoor adventures. Whether youโre gearing up for an overseas expedition or simply looking for a meaningful weekend activity, this session is designed to enhance endurance, strengthen your legs, and build confidence on challenging terrain
Set amidst lush rainforest scenery and scenic trails, the walk offers both physical challenge and enjoyment. Train alongside fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a supportive environment as you tackle stairs, slopes, and uneven paths โ a rewarding way to begin your journey toward bigger mountain goals
๐ฅพ Event Detail
๐ Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
๐
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
โฐ Meeting Time: 2:45 PM (sharp departure)
๐ Meeting Point: Beauty World MRT โ Passenger Service Counter
โฑ๏ธ Walk Duration: 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐บ๏ธ Route Overvie
๐ถ Start: Bukit Timah Nature Park
โฌ๏ธ Climb: Bukit Timah Summit โ Loop
๐ฟ Continue Along: Wallace Trail
๐๏ธ Stopover: Dairy Farm Hut
โฌ๏ธ Return Climb: Bukit Timah Summit โ Loop
๐ง Finish: Bukit Timah Nature Park
This route includes stairways, inclines, and natural uneven terrain, making it excellent preparation for hiking and mountain trekking
โ ๏ธ Important Information / What to Brin
Arrive on time as the group will depart promptl
Wear comfortable hiking or sports footwea
Carry enough drinking wate
Be prepared for physical activity on uneven surface
Optional items: snacks, sunblock, insect repellen
๐ Upcoming International Expedition
๐๏ธMount Fuji, Japan (July 2026)
โฐ๏ธYushan (Mount Jade), Taiwan (Dec 2026) ๐๏ธMount Rinjani, Indonesia (2027)
๐๏ธ Mount Kinabalu, Panalaban basecamp Malaysia (2027)
๐๏ธMount Kinabalu, Ferrata, Malaysia (2027)
๏ธ๐๏ธAnnapurna Base Camp (ABC), Nepal (2027)
๐ Disclaimer
Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own discretion. Each participant is responsible for their own safety and well-being throughout the activity. Please remain mindful of your surroundings, follow the organizerโs instructions, and notify the organizer immediately if you feel unwell or need assistance
As with all outdoor activities, there are inherent risks including slips, falls, and physical fatigue. The organizer will not be responsible for any injuries, accidents, losses, or incidents arising from participation
โจ Take the First Step Toward Greater Adventure
Build stamina, strengthen your mindset, and prepare yourself for future mountain expeditions โ starting right here at Bukit Timah
๐ Reserve your place today โ limited slots available
Mixed netball (Sun) - 5 July, 6-8pm, KNC court 4
Hello & welcome! Some thing to note:
PRE-REQUISITE to joining our sessions:
1. Familiarity with competitive netball rules (eg. Obstruction, contact, held ball, stepping/ footwork, over a third etc)
1. Some level of fitness (continuous 10 min game time with short interval breaks) & basic netball skills (footwork/throwing/catching)
https://powerplay.co.uk/app/resources/downloads/Power%20Play%20Netball%20Playing%20Rules.pdf
https://youtu.be/V1qINnI-Dis?si=I8MXJfQSa9Kg1sUF
** game fee is $2/pax, unless otherwise stated. To be paid on site.
**no-show / any cancellations within 24h to game time, a fee of $2 shall be imposed. Thanks for your understanding.
** Please drop me a PERSONAL MESSAGE via MEETUP if itโs your first time attending a session. If appreciate if you could inform if youโve played netball before (even if long time ago) & at which capacity / level.
*If you are NEW to the sport & canโt play by the rules, you may be politely disallowed to play onsite, if you still turn up. Beginners are encouraged to join other groups/ games which cater to beginners level.
**wet weather conditions: A Decision on whether the session is on will be made 1hr before game starts (ie. 5pm) so as to allow for travel time to KNC. Pls Look out for the comment by the Host on the Event page
**We are a sporting group with the sole purpose of keeping fit & enjoying the sport. If any player is found to have any intentions apart from playing & contributing to a conducive game, the host reserves the rights to ban the person from the group.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
Looking forward to have you!
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ
๐๏ธ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no โofficialโ philosophy knowledge required! ๐
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community ๐
๐ **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, itโs important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the โofficial' start.
* 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the โjump-offโ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. Itโs not obligatory to answer them.
* 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:00 - The official meeting is over but itโs a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**๐งงPRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a cafรฉ, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though!
๐ **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
๐ฃ โI feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting whatโs right and wrongโ - Ekam
๐ฃ โI got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.โ - Daniel
**๐ค FAQ**
* โWhat will we talk about? What's the topic?
โThe topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you donโt see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isnโt a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and weโll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we donโt meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** โจ
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! ๐บ๏ธ
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) ๐
Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) ๐
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) ๐
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data**
How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but thatโs not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analystโs daily practice.
Sometimes itโs as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. Thereโs many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look.
In this session, weโll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. Youโll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it.
**About Our Speaker:**
[Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas donโt quite line up yet.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
CBusData - Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session!
Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 โ the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.
AWS Columbus User Group - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 ยท Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**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
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it โseems good,โ and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, weโll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. Weโll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
Weโll cover:
* Why โit looks goodโ is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works โ and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, youโll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
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.
PySteak: Solving a High-Steaks Culinary Problem
**Title**: PySteak: Simulation, Calibration, and Optimization for a High-Steaks Culinary Problem
**Details:** Cooking an expensive cut of steak can be a daunting, high-stakes task for a home cook. From traditional pan-searing to reverse searing, cold searing, sous vide, cryofrying, and grill sous vide, many steak-cooking methods can be viewed as attempts to manage the same fundamental tradeoff:
* *Exterior flavor and texture:* The surface typically needs to reach roughly 300โ330ยฐF to promote rapid Maillard reaction, producing a crisp texture and complex, aromatic flavors. It is often pushed beyond 350ยฐF to induce pyrolysis and develop deeper browning, smoky notes, and char.
* *Interior juiciness and texture:* To retain moisture and maintain a tender texture, the internal temperature should stay near the target temperature for the desired doneness, often around 129โ135ยฐF for medium-rare.
The laws of physics are unforgiving. The heat equation tells us how the high surface temperatures needed to develop the exterior crust create steep temperature gradients that drive heat inward, often resulting in the dreaded gray band of overcooked meat beneath the surface.
In this talk, I will share my journey toward engineering a steak recipe designed to develop a deeply browned crust while minimizing the gray band and preserving as much of the juicy, tender interior as possible. No advanced background in mathematics, physics, or programming is required. Iโll start with a brief and accessible introduction to the principles of heat diffusion and how to simulate it on a computer. Then, Iโll explore the role of data (i.e., measurement) in calibrating the simulation model and optimizing the recipe.
**Audience Takeaway:** After this talk, the audience will have a basic understanding of how thermodynamics shapes the tradeoff between crust development and an evenly cooked interior, and how heat transfer can be simulated on a computer. They will leave with computational tools they can use to experiment with measurements, calibration, and optimization, giving them a practical starting point for engineering steak-cooking protocols tailored to their own preferences and equipment.
**Zoom: This is a *hybrid* event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm:**
https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/89379230295?pwd=NdETyE5sdYuSrvsrBZXSBFkUESBVkg.1
Meeting ID: 893 7923 0295
Passcode: 5t5WYn
**Sponsor:** **[AlphaSense](https://www.tegus.com) will provide the meeting site, as well as pizza and soft drinks for the onsite participants.**
* **Address:** 200 N. LaSalle Street. Suite 1100. Chicago, IL 60601
* **AlphaSense's Overview:** The worldโs most sophisticated companies rely on AlphaSense to remove uncertainty from decision-making. With market intelligence and search built on proven AI, AlphaSense delivers insights that matter from content you can trust. Our universe of public and private content includes equity research, company filings, event transcripts, expert calls, news, trade journals, and clientsโ own research content.
* The acquisition of Tegus by AlphaSense in 2024 advances our shared mission to empower professionals to make smarter decisions through AI-driven market intelligence. Together, AlphaSense and Tegus will accelerate growth, innovation, and content expansion, with complementary product and content capabilities that enable users to unearth even more comprehensive insights from thousands of content sets. Our platform is trusted by over 6,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. Founded in 2011, AlphaSense is headquartered in New York City with more than 2,000 employees across the globe and offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, India, Singapore, Canada, and Ireland.
* **Logistics**: To access the Tegus by AlphaSense building, we require **first and last names** of those who RSVP'd by July 15. Attendees will then present their **IDs** when they arrive at the front desk (right when they enter the building). They will be sent up in the elevator to the 11th floor where we will be.
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Semiquincentennial (observed), weโre shifting to the following Friday.
But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why Iโd even want to.
Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.
ServiceNow AI Deep Dive: Hands-On Learning Session
We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If youโre curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!




















