Our purpose is to bring together people who make stuff in their spare time to teach each other what we know, to do together projects that are too big or specialized for individuals, and to educate and entertain the idly curious as inducement to participate. To the idly curious we say: Ever want to build your own rocket from scratch, create your own MP3 player, make a robot from recycled parts or extract DNA from houseplants in your basement. Join this group and reclaim the self-made scientist, h …

Mobile Monday Grand Rapids is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan which executes on Mobile Monday International objectives by delivering a balanced approach of business and technical content. We will look to the Michigan business community for this content, as well as beyond our State in order to make certain the Michigan community is made aware of developments taking place outside our area that can aid their business. Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regiona …

Mobile Monday Lansing is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan, and sponsored by the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM). If you're interested in mobile / wireless technology, this is the place to be for: education, resources, networking, opportunity and more! Whether you're working in the mobile / wireless industry, thinking about it, or interested in using the technology to increase the productivity and profitability of your business - Mobile Monday Lansing will provide what you nee …

The Michigan Technology Network (MITN) is a statewide organization driven to enhance the development of technology professionals through education and networking events with a focus on community involvement. Our core pillars, which drive our organization and its goals, are Education, Networking, and Community. The MITN Lansing Chapter is focused on serving those in and around the Greater Lansing area looking for a strong IT organization.

VNEXT ANN ARBOR'S  MISSION ● Help us understand the role and benefits of technology and the shortening timeframes between game changing innovation. ● Create a bridge between the academic, business, and our local communities. ● Provide a unique forum locally with a global presence to build sustainable technology driven developer communities and networks with other VNEXT communities worldwide. ● Provide an apolitical environment to bring together educators, business, and community leaders to hav …

To create a robust community of stakeholders within Michigan to focus and develop opportunities which will strengthen the educational environment, encourage impactful dialogue, foster global knowledge, and forge new partnerships of collaboration and support between educators and developers around the use of gaming within education. Topics of interest will be led by the group to explore the many aspects of learning through gaming. This group is open to developers, educators, designers, entreprene …

Our Mission Statement says it all. We are here … “To champion & aggressively lead the charge to further the development, education and recognition of digital media as part of the marketing mix; and to create a communal source for those involved and interested in areas of digital media and marketing in the Metro Detroit area.” We encourage everyone in the advertising/marketing business to join our organization – professionals in radio, print, television, and digital can all benefit from the types …

To discuss and design new sustainable technologies that improve the quality of life for the world's poorest people. Let's work on design and education that provide real opportunity for people to better their lives.

TechShop is a playground for creativity. Part fabrication and prototyping studio, part hackerspace and part learning center, TechShop provides access to over $1 million worth of professional equipment and software. We offer comprehensive instruction and expert staff to ensure you have a safe, meaningful and rewarding experience. Most importantly, at TechShop you can explore the world of making in a collaborative and creative environment.

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

Welcome to the Detroit Java User Group! The Detroit Java User Group brings together members of the Metro Detroit software development community to share ideas, discuss industry advances and explore the use of Java, JVM based technologies, development methodologies and practices. Our members are a community of like minded individuals seeking first hand, practical exposure to code, best practices, tools and cutting-edge solutions. We meet regularly in the Metro Detroit area to network, attend qu …

The Quantified Self Lansing meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share what you are doing and learn from others. Topics include, but are not limited to: * Self-experimentation * Behavior monitoring * Lifeloggin …

Electromagnetic fields (EMF's), electropollution, electrosmog, geopathic stress and non-ionized radiated energy from modern devices including cell phones/towers, utility Smart Meters, microwaves and much more are becoming more prevalent both in the media and in the concerns of those interested in healthy living. Parents are correctly concerned about the impact of electronic technologies to their children and infants. While we respect those vocal about greater personal freedom issues in this area …

This is a group for anyone interested in Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard, which only cost $35. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We will explore Raspberry Pi and discuss projects that people are working on. Please bring your Raspberry Pi if you have one or you can use one of ours.