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* Drum macine demo and mechanized rhythm - Michael
* Drum macine demo and mechanized rhythm - Michael
* Miniature Lighting Board - Alden
* Miniature Lighting Board - Alden


== Past Lightning Talks ==
== Past Lightning Talks ==

Revision as of 17:37, 21 September 2009

Overview

Lightning talks sessions feature 12 speakers, each talking for 5 minutes about any topic that interests them. Speakers submit their ideas for approval, and 12 topics are chosen for a given session. Rejected topics may be resubmitted for any future session.

Why would you want to do a lightning talk?

  • To show off a project
  • Let people know what you're into
  • Get feedback on an idea
  • Practice talking about a particular topic
  • Practice public speaking in a nonthreatening way
  • Find project contributors/volunteers/members


Next Lightning Talks (October 1st, 7:30PM)

  • Kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense - Katie
  • The Evolution of Death - Daniel
  • Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System - Eryc
  • TBA - Jason
  • Drum macine demo and mechanized rhythm - Michael
  • Miniature Lighting Board - Alden


Past Lightning Talks