Livestream: Lightning Talks & Talk Practice Night (Python)!

<p>This event will be Livestreamed here <a href="https://livestream.com/accounts/23925505/events/8769671" class="linkified">https://livestream.com/accounts/23925505/events/8769671</a></p> <p>This is your chance to get on stage as New York Python does monthly Lightning Talks!</p> <p>**What is a Lightning Talk?**</p> <p>A lightning talk...<br/>• ... is a 5-minute talk on any topic, technical or non-technical (as long as its not a marketing pitch.)<br/>• ... can be given by anyone, even someone totally new to Python! (Share your experiences learning Python!)<br/>• ... often about something cool you just learned or some open source software you wrote.<br/>• ... but doesn't need slides and doesn't even need to be prepared!</p> <p>~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~</p> <p>SIGN-UP to speak here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2CXq1cT" class="linkified">http://bit.ly/2CXq1cT</a></p> <p>Signing up in advance isn't required -- if you'd prefer, just show up and talk.</p> <p>...Need an idea for a talk? The above spreadsheet includes talk ideas!</p> <p>...Want to see someone give a talk on a specific topic? Add a request to the spreadsheet above!</p> <p>...Want to give a talk? Jessica Garson has written up some great advice on how to prepare and make the most of it! See it here! <a href="http://bit.ly/2Uu3YRY" class="linkified">http://bit.ly/2Uu3YRY</a></p> <p>About Metis</p> <p>Metis (thisismetis.com) accelerates careers in data science by providing full-time immersive bootcamps, evening part-time professional development courses, online resources, and corporate programs based in Seattle, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.</p> <p>Brought to you by Kaplan, Metis focuses primarily on Python, machine learning, data visualization, deep learning, big data processing, statistical foundations, and more. Students and alumni of the bootcamp program receive continuous support from our career advisors, empowering them to pursue a successful career in the fast-growing field of data science.</p> <p>Join our Metis Community Slack channel!</p> <p>Apply here:</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/MetisCommunitySlack" class="linkified">http://bit.ly/MetisCommunitySlack</a></p> <p>Metis Code of Conduct</p> <p>Metis is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof).</p> <p>We do not tolerate harassment of students, staff, or visitors in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event including talks, workshops, parties, and other online media. Individuals and groups that do not abide by these rules will be asked to leave and, if necessary, prohibited from future events.</p> <p>If you have any questions or you're made to feel uncomfortable by anyone on our campus or at one of our offsite events, please let one of the staff members know right away. The matter will be taken seriously and promptly addressed.</p>