Electricity and Magnetism with YSI Experiment with electricity and magnetism! Make an electromagnet, investigate circuits, and discover how electricity and magnetism are used in our daily lives. Grades 3-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
It Pays to Do the Right Thing: Incentive Mechanisms for Societal NetworksIn many of the challenges faced by the modern world, from overcrowded road networks to overstretched healthcare systems, large benefits for society come about from small changes by very many individuals. Researchers in the societal networks group at Stanford University are running a series of pilot projects aiming to develop ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
May LASER Event6:45pm-7:00pm: Socializing/networking.7:00-7:25pm: Shan Shan Sheng on "Reinterpreting the Great Wall of China for the Age of Globalization"An artist's view of the critical intersection of Chinese and Western culture.7:25-7:50pm: Sean Gourley (Quid) on "A global intelligence platform: the new AI - not Artificial Intelligence, but instead Augmented Intelligence"How to Augment our ...
Elizabeth Kolbert traveled the high Arctic visiting top scientists to get at the heart of the debate over global warming. Field Notes from a Catastrophe, the best-selling book based on her findings, asks what can be done to save our planet. She draws parallels to lost civilizations, separates science from ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $22
Tuesday, 05/15/12
Electricity and Magnetism with YSI Experiment with electricity and magnetism! Make an electromagnet, investigate circuits, and discover how electricity and magnetism are used in our daily lives. Grades 3-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce you to the fascinating world of reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with their docile animals.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Evolution and Diversity of AmphibiansPlease join us in welcoming one of our newest curators as Dr. David Blackburn joins us as an assistant curator on the herpetology team in the Academy's research division. An explorer of biodiversity, Dr. Blackburn studies the evolution and diversity of amphibians, especially frogs on continental Africa. Nearly 90% of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, Free Members, $10 Seniors
Wednesday, 05/16/12
The Climates of the Planet MarsAt the present time, Mars is a dry and cold planet. Surface ice is unstable for more than one season outside the polar regions, and the atmosphere is so cold or so dry that the presence of liquid water, never detected, is unlikely anywhere on the surface.Things may have been ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
History of the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersJoin Ranger Bill to learn about the "When/Where/Why/What/How," the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE's "Birth" in 1775 under General George Washington.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Bugs Know Best: What Insects tell us about the Health of Sausal CreekCome hear about the Friends of Sausal Creek's volunteer aquatic insect monitoring program from program leaders Travis Peterson and Kathleen Harris. Travis will give an overview on the basics of aquatic ecology and biological monitoring, and will present data from Sausal Creek, explaining the trends in the data and the ...
Nerd Nite SF #24: Kawaii, English, and Magnetometry!Happy birthday to us! Nerd Nite SF turns two! Two awesome years of not-quite-sober education (inebrication? drunkademics?) and meeting great people. The tradition continues with talks on exploiting cuteness for fun and profit, why the English language is so fucked up, and how atomic magnetometry is the coolest form of ...
Robert Lustig's research focuses on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system. He is currently investigating the contribution of nutritional, neural, hormonal, and genetic influences in the expression of the current obesity epidemic both in children and adults.Co-sponsored by the Center on Longevity and Stanford School of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce you to the fascinating world of reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with their docile animals.
Why the Internet is (sometimes) better than the real-world for medical researchAs people spend ever more time online, they produce content from which medical information can be gleaned. Such content can be used to generate new medical knowledge, and I will share examples from public health, post-marketing drug safety, and others.In some respects, this new source of information is superior to ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
'Thinking Like a River: Art, Advocacy, and the Legacy of David Brower' Opening ReceptionThinking Like a River: Art, Advocacy, and the Legacy of David Brower exhibition opening reception and artist talk. The exhibit's opening reception begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a conversation with Bill Curtsinger and Ken Brower.This photographic exhibition features the stunning images by renowned underwater and wildlife ...
Take a closer look at how people and animals create illusion-from special effects to art and camouflage. Check out a pop-up exhibit by local artist Thom Nguyen, whose work transforms under varied light sources. Meet the Academy's visualization studio team which uses special effects techniques honed in Hollywood to produce ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
'Urbanized'More than half the world's population now lives in an urban area, and 75 percent will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development and environmental policy are fast ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free, registration required
Restoring Vital Bird Habitat in Carman ValleyFor 25 years, Jim Steele monitored birds in the Tahoe National Forest around Yuba Pass, Sierra Valley, and Perrazzo Meadows. He was also the principal researcher in an intensive study of six wet meadows on the east and west slopes of the Sierra Nevada crest, funded by the U.S. Forest ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 General, Members free
Saving San Bruno Mountain: Past, Present, & Future David Schooley has been leading hikes focusing on the nature, history and native culture of San Bruno Mountain for thirty years. He is one of the founders of San Bruno Mountain Watch, an environmental activist group dedicated to saving the mountain from development.Editor's Note: The talk originally scheduled for this ...
Sam Harris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, and Free Will. He has spoken at forums and debates across the country on topics ranging from religious free will to the role that faith and organized ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nightschool: PromDid you miss your prom? Did you go to prom and have an amazing time... an awful time? Have you ever wanted another chance to experience the magic? Celebrate prom, science center-style with the grown and geeky! Recycled wrapper corsage-making, photo booth memories, cafe conversations about relationships, sex and attraction, ...
Where: OaklandCost: $12 General, $5 Members
Come to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory Friday Evening ProgramCome to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory is open for public viewing every clear Friday evening from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's new computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Views ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost:
Saturday, 05/19/12
Capture the Wonders of Nature Using Field PhotographyPhotographer and naturalist Greg Damron will lead a class on field photography. Register online at brownpapertickets.com and search for "Pepperwood."Walk through Pepperwood's woodlands, grasslands, and wetland habitats as you practice the art of observation. Sharpen your skills for documenting landscape, flora, and fauna by learning how to find wildlife, compose ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $20
Workshop on Identifying GrassesEcologist Peter Warner will provide a class on identification and ecology of common grass species. Register online at brownpapertickets.com and search for "Pepperwood."Peter Warner, M.A., is a botanical and ecological consultant for public agencies, non-profit institutions, and private landowners. His 30-year career includes work in residential landscape design, applied scientific ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $35
Guided Nature WalkWe hope you'll join us for this special opportunity to explore the Bouverie Preserve. Our half-day guided nature walks are on Saturdays throughout fall and spring. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland, and rugged ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Maker FaireCome celebrate MAKE magazine's 13th Maker Faire and seventh anniversary in the Bay Area, showcasing creative and resourceful people in the areas of science and technology, engineering, food, and arts and crafts.
Where: San MateoCost: Varies, including advance discounts
U.S. Geological Survey Open House Menlo Park, May 19 & 20, 2012 Please join us May 19th or 20th between 10AM & 4PM for our 10th Triennial Open House. Scientists at the USGS Menlo Park campus are leaders in research on earthquakes, water quality, volcanoes, coastal and marine geology, mineral ...
Traditionally, archaeologists when writing about the past, favor expository narratives in which the persona of the archaeologist-writer as well as his or her prehistoric people-subjects remain anonymous or – at best – in the far distant bird's eye view. And how else, you might ask, can you write about the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Butterfly WalkDo you know the difference between butterflies, moths, and skippers? Learn all about them, including their life cycles and migration. Then take a leisurely walk around our butterfly garden to see some of these beautiful insects. Suitable for ages 7 and up. Call Debra for reservations.
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 – 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
SEE THE RINGS OF SATURNHere's your chance to see Saturn through a telescope. Make a Pocket Solar System and then explore the rest of the universe as you tour the telescopes.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
Enjoy an Evening of Late Spring Stargazing at PepperwoodEscape from the city lights to experience nature's late spring night sky. Astronomers Bing Quock and Ron Dammann will guide you through a tour of the season's celestial sights using a combination of historic and modern telescopes. Register online at brownpapertickets.com and search for "Pepperwood."Check out the planets Mars and Jupiter ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $10 adults, $5 children
Charismatic MegafaunaThe Exploratorium's Cinema Arts Department and the Artist Television Access' Other Cinema are pleased to co-present a film by Portland Oregon-based radical documentary filmmaker Vanessa Renwick. This screening of Renwick's Charismatic Megafauna will feature live musical accompaniment.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $7
Star PartyJoin the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star gazing fun. Knowledgeable volunteers will provide you with a chance to look through high-powered telescopes and ask questions about the night sky. Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite 22. Park entrance gate closes at 10pm. (408) 274-6121
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Sunday, 05/20/12
Workshop on Identifying GrassesEcologist Peter Warner will provide a class on identification and ecology of common grass species Register online at brownpapertickets.com and search for "Pepperwood."Peter Warner, M.A., is a botanical and ecological consultant for public agencies, non-profit institutions, and private landowners. His 30-year career includes work in residential landscape design, applied scientific ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $35
Maker FaireCome celebrate MAKE magazine's 13th Maker Faire and seventh anniversary in the Bay Area, showcasing creative and resourceful people in the areas of science and technology, engineering, food, and arts and crafts.
Where: San MateoCost: Varies, including advance discounts
U.S. Geological Survey Open House Menlo Park, May 19 & 20, 2012 Please join us May 19th or 20th between 10AM & 4PM for our 10th Triennial Open House. Scientists at the USGS Menlo Park campus are leaders in research on earthquakes, water quality, volcanoes, coastal and marine geology, mineral ...
Join UCSC's Baldo Marinovich for a look at Chinook salmon, anchovy, and krill, and the important role they play in the ecological and economic in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem. Krill forms a critical component of the diets of both anchovy and juvenile Chinook salmon. The abundance of krill ...
Witness the first partial solar eclipse since 2002. Learn about the phenomenon and:-View the eclipse through specially designed solar telescopes.-Discover how eclipses work through free demonstrations in the Planetarium from 1:00-4:00 p.m.-Talk with our friendly astronomy staff.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free observing on the Plaza
See the Partial Eclipse of Sun May 20 On Mt DiabloPlease join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the May 20th viewing of the partial eclipse of the sun. You will be able to safely see 90% of the eclipse without having to drive 5 hours to Northern California. The eclipse starts at 2:00 PM and ends at sunset about 7:30PM. Mt ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $10/car park entry
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party - SOLD OUTJoin us as we observe the Solar Eclipse 2012. Watch as the Moon passes in front of the Sun, a beautifully rare sight in the Bay Area. Get a view from the rooftop of the East Bay hills on our Observatory Deck, with maximum eclipse at 6:32pm. Engage in hands-on ...
