Boston/ Science, Tech & Medicine
Published on December 17, 2018
4 interesting science and technology events in Boston this weekHarvard Medical School. | Photo: Verena C./Yelp

From a crash course in setting up a website to product testing, there's plenty to do if you're on the lookout for upcoming science and tech events. Read on for what to look out for, coming up this week in Boston.

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Biomedical Informatics Entrepreneurs Salon 

Listen in to this monthly conversation about medicine, biology, computers and entrepreneurship, hosted by Harvard Office of Technology Development and Harvard Medical School's Department of Biomedical Informatics.

This time around, Gail H. Javitt, JD will discus FDA regulation of health-care technologies. Oh, and there will be pizza.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Harvard Medical School, Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall, Floor 1, 25 Shattuck St.
Price: Free
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Free Crash Course: JavaScript Fundamentals

During this free 90-minute introductory course, you'll learn how to develop a functioning website using JavaScript. Bring your laptop!

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Workbar - Back Bay, 399 Boylston St., Floor 6.
Price: Free
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Lesbians Who Tech and Allies Boston Meet Up

Get your geek on at this event for lesbians and allies in tech at Bella Luna & The Milky Way. Mingle and meet new friends from a wide variety of backgrounds. The event is open to all ages.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bella Luna & The Milky Way, 284 Amory St.
Price: Free
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User Test Fest

On Thursday, meet the innovators behind everyday items and do some product testing with Boston-based companies, like Turo, Notarize, Hometap and Wistia. Food, drinks and a photo booth will be available. This event is for those 21 and over; join the waitlist now for a chance at tickets.

When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: General Assembly Boston, 125 Summer St., Floor 13.
Price: $8 
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