This group is for those people in the education profession with a passion for their work who want to stay informed about developments in education policy, issues, research, best practices, etc. It will provide opportunities to share recent findings in effective ways to improve student outcomes and school environments. We will seek ways to take action in support of our best interests in the public realm. If you enjoy following current events and digging deeper than the obvious simple rhetoric on …

Community Community Events From private group training sessions and guest speakers to concerts and organization meetings, the Microsoft Store offers a variety of complimentary events and services in our Theater. We are proud members of the local community and welcome opportunities to host events for our friends and neighbors. Learn technology skills. Have fun. Spread the word. Whether you're looking to enhance your organization's technology skills, build awareness in the local community for th …

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

The Green Technology Organization is a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing the knowledge of members, businesses and the general public through networking, education and improving the visibility of green technology businesses within the region. Our monthly meetings focus on exciting topics related to new technologies for generating, distributing, storing, conserving and efficiently managing greener energy technologies and fuels.You are encouraged to participate in the group as …

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A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone.Smartphones and feature phones may be thought of as handheld computers integrated within a mobile telephone, but while most feature phones are able to run applications based on platforms such as Java ME, a smartphone allows the user to install and run more advanced applications based on a specific platform. Smartphones run complete operating system software providin …

Welcome to the West Chicago Public Library District's Meetup Group! Join our Meetup page for the latest information on upcoming programs, activities, book discussions, and other events at the library! Here are some others ways that you can also connect with us: http://www.westchicago.lib.il.us/ https://www.facebook.com/wcpld (630) 231-1552 wcref1@westchicago.lib.il.us

This group is meant for those users and developers who already work with the Plone CMS as well as those who are looking to get their feet wet with the tool at CMS Expo by attending some Plone learning sessions. Anyone who has been involved with the Plone community and others always gives it high praise as being very accepting, helpful, diverse, and respectful. Come see what we're all about!

This is a regular show and tell inspired by The Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the main Quantified Self site.  It's for people taking advantage of various kinds of personal tracking - geotracking, life-logging, DNA sequencing, etc. - to gain more knowledge about themselves. Come share what you are doing, and learn from others. Have questions? Email Eugene at euggra [at] gmail.

A branch of the edX Global Community for people who live near Chicago, IL, USA! MeetUp with other people taking edX courses, have study groups at local coffee shops and libraries, and celebrate your successes!

Welcome to Chicagoland Business Development & Networking (CBDN) group! Looking for a group to bounce you next business strategy off of? Developing your business plan and wondering who your market really is? Have a great idea but short on capital for that new venture? Trying to move your career to a new level? Looking for potential clients/vendors/business associates? Interested to meet other entrepreneurs/business executives in your area? If your answer is Yes to any of these questions join us …

This is a group for anyone interested in pairing up with another to further their learning. If you are interested in computer programming, learning a language, playing tennis or anything that you can learn better with one another then this is the meet-up for you. Looking forward to exploring how pair learning can benefit your learning process and developing a community.

Nearparkers Family Workshop is the working title of a community tinkerer/maker/hacker/creator space being planned to be located near Oak Park and Forest Park. The goal is to have equipment and a family friendly space to share, and to feed off of each other’s creative juices. We are looking for people to follow along as progress updates come out and also looking for people to actively drive the creation of this cool space. The space will have members who pay a monthly fee to have 24 hour access, …

This group is a place to meet others interested in rationality and cognitive bias. Come learn with us... and socialize, too! Since Kahneman and Tversky pioneered the science of human decision-making in the 1970's, researchers have developed a good understanding of how humans reason relative to the ideal. However, much of this research on cognitive bias has yet to trickle down into popular culture. The goal of Rational Future meetups is to promote the public understanding of rationality and human …

This is a group for anyone interested in arts, business, lectures, music, science, technology, outdoors, family events, education, book clubs and any event that can be organized with a secular approach. If you are an Agnostic, Atheist, Non-Religious, Freethinker, Rationalist, Secular, Skeptic, Cynic, Secular Humanist, Naturalist, Deist, 'Nothing,' or any number of non-religious descriptives, you belong here. Visit us at our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOgodsLAND/3844180982 …

Chicago Health 2.0 | Tech is a community organized to improve healthcare through technology. We design meetup content that profiles startups and individuals - mixed with networking. Our meetup membership includes entrepreneurs, startup employees, clinicians, pharmacists, social workers and industry executives. Recent events have focused on opportunities where technology can solve problems - personal health records (PHRs), information therapy (Ix), patient/caregiver communities, patient/doctor co …

The Chicago GIS Network is born from the idea that the Chicago area is in need of a group which can bring together its GIS community. The goal is to create a network which would enable GIS users to connect with others for support with GIS issues, to learn about new developments in the GIS fields, and to share our work and experiences. The Chicago GIS Network works to establish a thriving network of GIS professionals and enthusiasts in the Chicago area. Goal 1 : Establish a network of GIS profess …

BuiltInChicago.org is an awesome community of entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, developers, designers, investors, technologists and academics working hard to create the next big web or mobile business. Our mission is to connect, educate and promote the growing digital community in Chicago. And we want you to JOIN today. This group will be used to help connect members of the community in person. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions: adam@builtinchicago.org

This meetup is dedicated to incubating the support, continued education, and networking of building performance professionals, including: -Building Engineers and Operators -Contractors, Builders and Architects -Energy Auditors and Diagnosticians -Inspectors, Appraisers and Realtors -Inventors, Suppliers and Manufacturers of High-Performance Products -Researchers, Trainers, and Policy/Program Directors We meet once a month in the Chicagoland area to participate in short trainings, ask and answer …

Chicago Adverlytics is for digital media and ad analytics professionals. It has a unique educational and networking purpose: provide a peer-oriented forum where digital marketing minded professionals can meet, learn and share from other Chicago-area and visiting analytics leaders. The group will offer members a chance to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques related to the measurement of online media, ecommerce and Internet advertising. CHICAGO ADVERLYTICS HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLIC …

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

We are a community of people in web-related professions including designers, developers, SEO specialists, social networking consultants, usability experts, content developers and marketing consultants. Many of us are sole proprietors with a specific niche in design or technology, while others are "generalists," sampling and mastering a broad range of interactive tools. We seek to support, inspire, educate and collaborate. People of all levels of expertise and interest are welcome as we explore t …

Welcome to the largest Green/Eco-living/Sustainability/Permaculture/Environmental meetup group in Chicago area! This group is for anyone who is concerned about the environment, supports the green movement and interested in eco-friendly living. The Green Movement, Eco-Living, Permaculture, Sustainability, Environmentalism, Nature Preservation, Green Living, Conservation of Natural Resources, Holistic Living, Ecology, being Environmentally friendly, Alternative energy, Recycling, Bio-fuel & other …

This group is going to contain educational opportunities about using all aspects of creating sales & marketing processes and tools including online technologies to grow our business.

Do you speak English? Do you speak Spanish? Do you speak both languages? It doesn't matter. Come and join us! We are your portal to the best educational events in Chicago. Arts, Book Authors, Chess, Learning Activities, Movies, Science and Technology We will keep you posted with new events every week. ======================= ¿Hablas Inglés? ¿Hablas Español? ¿Hablas los dos idiomas? No importa. ¡Ven y forma parte de nuestro grupo! Somos el portal de los mejores eventos educacionales en Chicago. A …

Join this group to stay informed of all of the awesome entrepreneurship and tech events, classes, arts and innovation and workshops that are happening at Cíbola incubator in Pilsen!

AIDC is Chicago's newest social community group created to talk about cool projects, products and people in architecture and interior design. Convening quarterly to network, learn about trends/ideas/projects/concepts/products/technology, ADC brings together architects, interior designers, contractors, installers, builders, engineers, real estate developers, end users and enthusiasts for conversation, education, food and drink. If you are passionate about architecture and design, we invite you to …

The Cloud Applications for Business meetup group was established to educate end-users and IT Professionals on best-of-breed SaaS products on the market. We will provide knowledge-based presentations on various SaaS products The Cloud Applications for Business meetup group is sponsored by The Chicago Cloud Coalition, a finite group of seasoned professional service firms that have deep expertise & knowledge in best of breed Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, benefits for business, and how …