Engineers are some of the most powerful people in the world. They have native intelligence, talent in mathematics and science and are responsible for numerous major technological advances. They not only possess knowledge of theory, but also how to apply that theory to real world problem solving and the creation of marvelous inventions. It’s unfortunate that they are so often unsung heroes. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, are often broad brushed as near mythical, larger-than-life, demi-gods. We …

This meetup aims to develop participants' ability to create compelling experiences which reveal some aspect of a scientific or technical subject. Science and technical subjects have a reputation for being dry and boring. It's undeserved: we're the ones making it dry and boring. Partly inspired by Toastmasters (http://www.toastmasters.org/), each session is focused on understanding the elements that combine to create powerful learning and teaching experiences, whether in demos or lectures …

Mining for the gold and precious metals (engineering and technical talent) in undiscovered places in a supportive, non-intimidating, and encouraging environment. People, processes, then things. Long before I worked on engineering technology solutions and making professional plans, I had to build up a personal foundation by which to succeed from.  This includes a gradual scale of needs (basic needs, competence and belongingness, self-concept, drive, instinct, will). There are many aspects of pers …