- The 2011 Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) conference program was shared (PDF link: http://www.cnsorg.org/2011/FinalProgramCNS2011.pdf); participants noted that the majority of talks focus on oscillatory neural networks, a theme whose deeper significance was questioned.  
- A PBS NewsHour segment covering the 2011 Maker Faire was circulated (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june11/makerfaire_06-29.html), highlighting mainstream media attention on DIY/maker culture.  
- A participant announced plans to staff a booth at the Detroit Maker Faire and was encouraged to connect with the local RepRap-Michigan group, underscoring ongoing grassroots 3-D printing collaboration.  
- Austin, Texas was jokingly discouraged as a summer destination, reflecting the community’s geographic concentration and informal travel advice.  
- A brief query about attendance at the Foresight Institute conference was posted, indicating interest in tracking key futurist gatherings.