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DorkBot PDX – dorkbotpdx.org
We are a community of creative types who enjoy experimenting, finding art in technology and pushing the limits of whatever is in front of us. We meet on an regular, informal basis every other week, but you can find out more on our meetings page. We occasionally hold larger events, so sign up for the mailing lists to find out what’s going on. We welcome you to join us at our gatherings and to bring something interesting to view or ponder. Hands-on items (electrical, mechanical, digital, aural, visual, or other) are highly encouraged! Show and tell warrants mega ultra bonus points! If nothing else, just show up and tell us what you’re interested in — chances are good you’ll find some creative feedback or meet someone with similar ideas.
Open Tech Space – opentechspace.org
Open Tech Space is a project of the Portland State University Center for Open and Sustainable Technologies (COAST) in partnership with various organizations. We are focusing on the greater Portland, Oregon area, but hope the idea will spread to other places.
The goal of Open Tech Space is to give the Portland open and sustainable technology community physical gathering places for interaction at low or no cost, provide help with the creation of prototypes, encourage sharing and mentoring, and promote business development in the technology and art communities.
North West Audiovisualists – www.nwav.org
The goal of the NWAV (Northwest Audiovisualists) community is to promote and nurture the movement of Audiovisual performance in the Pacific Northwest.
Audiovisual Performances combine the wonders of multimedia theater and visual storytelling with the primal resonance and immediacy of musical performance.
We hold regular meetings where current and aspiring AV Artists – VJs, Musicians, Filmmakers, Animators, Traditional Artists and more – meet for workshops, screenings, demonstrations, collaboration and networking.
Oregon Electric Vehicle Association – www.oeva.org
The Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA) is a non-profit association of electric vehicle enthusiasts. We promote electric vehicle education and encourage their safe construction and use.
Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month (except Dec.) in downtown Portland at Two World Trade Center, on the corner of SW Salmon and 1st Street. See the Yahoo Map or WTC Map. (A backup map is also available.)
- 7pm – 7:30, Socializing, Car show and tell
- 7:30 – 9pm, Meeting
PGE provides outlets for recharging your vehicle, so bring your EV if you have one.
Portland State Aerospace Society – psas.pdx.edu
The Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS) is an educational aerospace project at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. The group consists of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff of PSU, and local community members- ranging from high school students to engineers in industry- who are interested in aerospace engineering.
PSAS is based out of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at PSU, and has members and advisors in the Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering departments.
Portland Area Robotics Society – www.portlandrobotics.org
The Portland Area Robotics Society was formed to help those interested in learning about and building robots. It includes professionals, amateurs, students, college professors, engineers, artists, hobbyists, and tinkerers. PARTS members explore all aspects of robotics and work toward expanding communication between robot enthusiasts. They share ideas, experience and enthusiasm for building robots.
