HALL EFFECT THRUSTERS: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND FUTURE EVOLUTIONARY TRENDS May 23, 2013 HALL EFFECT THRUSTERS: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND FUTURE EVOLUTIONARY TRENDS Dr. Ned Britt, The Cameron Group, Inc. Hall effect thrusters (HET) are becoming a pervasive method of electric propulsion for satellite stationkeeping. Because communication satellites are trending toward higher-power solar arrays, and because HETs have relatively high ...
Suzi Eszterhas is an author and award-winning wildlife photographer. She photographs beautiful, mysterious and-sometimes-dangerous animals. In her career, Eszterhas has photographed wildlife in tropical rain forests, the Arctic Ocean and African savannas. She has followed bears, penguins, sea otters, lions, gorillas, cheetahs and many more. Eszterhas's photos can be found ...
Where: SonomaCost: Free
The Amoeba in the Room: Why Animals and Plants Don't Matter Very MuchHere are some facts of life: A drop of seawater contains 100 thousand bacteria and millions of predatory viruses; a pinch of soil swarms with cryptic microbes whose activities are a mystery; the atmosphere is misted with 50 million tons of fungal spores that affect the weather; and, our bodies ...
Give the Ocean a Voice: Part III Ocean Plastic – You are what you Eat In support of the America's Cup Healthy Ocean Project, this short talk will address the issue of plastic in our oceans and the impact it is having on the food web and food chain. Remember, you are what you eat. Learn what we can do to be part of the ...
Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Monday, 05/27/13
Nerd Nite East Bay #8: Topology, Biology and ColorogyMemorial Day brings us the next installment of Nerd Nite East Bay. First, Kate Poirier will teach you just enough topology to secure your bike. Then, we'll hear new talks from NNSF alumni. Bioengineer Terry Johnson will discuss how we build new DNA from scratch and why, and drawer of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8
Tuesday, 05/28/13
Do cyanobacteria use iron for photosynthesis? Dr. Parenteau will speak about her research into the origins of photosynthesis and how this might relate to ancient banded iron formations formed during the great oxidation event. Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) are widespread Precambrian sedimentary deposits that accumulated in deep ocean basins with inputs of reduced iron and silica ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Green Building Workhop - Green Materials & Decision MakingJoin us for an engaging workshop on the tradeoffs and challenges faced when selecting green materials for a home. There are many green options available to contractors and homeowners designing or remodeling, and just as many tough decisions to make throughout the process. Kurt Hurley will share his experience in ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $15 General, $10 Members
3D Printing - Prototype to pilot line in your officeThe availability of the desktop and office located 3D printer has revolutionized the prototyping and pilot line worlds. We will present the capabilities and tradeoff of the the different materials that can be used in 3D printers, and uses in prototypes, mechanical samples, 3D miniatures, and one-up designs through small ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
SF Bay Area American Cetacean Society Presents: Ship Strike Issue PanelSF Bay American Cetacean Society Presents: Ship Strike Issue PanelShip strikes of whales have been recognized as a growing concern worldwide. Documented ship strikes from NOAA NMFS data from 1988-2011, occurring just within the GFNMS/CBNMS region, total 20 whales killed by ships (i.e., death caused by vessel collision or carcass ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 Suggested Donation for Student Research Grants
Saturn V - The First 700 SecondsPlease join the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society for an exciting scientific lecture. Our monthly talks are given by speakers with expertise who enlighten and entertain. This month our speaker is Faride Khalaf who will be discussing some important history involving the space program.
The last decade saw proliferation of observational studies of ocean fronts from in situ and remote sensing data. This presentation is focused on recent progress in this field, particularly on satellite observations. Several satellite missions presented great potential for frontal studies. This potential has been largely realized with regard to ...
Drinking from the firehose: How the Mill CPU decodes 30+ instructions per cycle The military maxim "amateurs study tactics, professionals study logistics" applies to CPU architecture as well as to armies. Less than 10% of the area and power budget of modern high-end cores is devoted to real work by the functional units such as adders; the other 90% marshalls instructions and data ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
google's new bayview campus (panel discussion)Designing campus for user experience, health and sustainability for the next-gen workforce, with John Igoe director of Design and Construction, Google. Also Ryan Mullenix, NBBJ, Cheryl Barton (landscape architect), Peter Rumsey Principal, Integral
