Poetry & Programming: An NLP Approach Using Python

In this talk we will be diving into the field of Natural Language Processing and how we can apply some of its basic techniques to gain semantic insight and better understand the written word. We’ll be exploring the use and application of tasks such as Sentiment Analysis, Named Entity Recognition, and Text Classification using several open source libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, and TextBlob.

This talk will be presented by David Moody, Data Analyst at MassMutual Ascend. Session will take place 4-5pm, followed by networking 5-6pm. Food and beverages will be provided.

Meetups are hosted the third Wednesday of each month at Union Hall in OTR and feature subject matter experts and enthusiasts in the fields of data and analytics.

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Datacoves for providing refreshments.
• InfoTrust, our digital sponsor. If you are looking for a new position, check out their website at infotrust.com/careers- they are a great place to work right here in the Cincinnati area.
• Cintrifuse for providing the space to meet. If you’re a founder looking for support, be sure to visit cintrifuse.com- they're a startup catalyst and innovation hub right here in the greater Cincinnati area.

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• Bus: there are over 10 bus stops within a three block radius of Union Hall. These stops are serviced by lines that go to neighborhoods including Walnut Hills, Norwood, Pleasant Ridge, Northside, College Hill, Clifton, Mt. Auburn, Avondale, Finneytown, and others. Bus fare within Hamilton County is $2, and you can plan your trip using the Transit app: transitapp.com.
• Cycling: bike parking is available on the street right outside Union Hall, and bikes are permitted inside Union Hall, if you would prefer to bring your bike inside.
• Driving: the Mercer Commons Garage is right across the street from Union Hall, and is $4 for 2 hours.