Tip the Scales: Pushing the Limits of Computational AstrophysicsThe role of computation in astrophysics has grown substantially over the last decade, driven by the growth in computer power, sophistication of computational methodologies, and increasing data volumes. Over the next decade, the importance of computational astrophysics will continue to grow as computers reach exascale performance and data-intense observational surveys ...
Editor's Note: This event has been postponed until Spring, 2020.Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal ...
They say all the world’s a stage - and here, you can enter nature’s cabaret and encounter the high drama of nature. From mating dances to glorious bird songs, from horror stories of hunting and the elation of birth to the mysteries of perplexing landscapes, indulge in the artistry of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 19.95 door, 14.95 members, AD members free
For Future Reference: Reckoning with the Ethics of Technology Institute for the Future (IFTF) and the podcast Reckonings invite you to join Reckonings producer Stephanie Lepp, Moment CEO Tim Kendall, and IFTF Digital Intelligence Lab research manager Katie Joseff, at IFTF for a conversation about the ethical decisions behind the technology in our lives. We’ll explore questions like:How do ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10
Understanding Bias How biased are you? According to Jennifer Eberhardt, we live in a world where unconscious bias and innate prejudices affect our visual perception, attention, memory and behavior. These stereotypes can dramatically influence and impact our education, employment, housing and our criminal justice system.Eberhardt has worked extensively as a psychologist and ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $22 General, $15 Member, $8 Student
Learn about bat ecology, diversity, and the role they play in our ecosystem.See how scientists are using a variety of methods including capture, acoustic monitoring, and tracking, to learn more about local bat species.Find out how this information helps land managers address conservation challenges including habitat loss, emerging diseases such ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Green Film Festival: 'Walden'Through thirteen 360-degree shots, Daniel Zimmermann creates a meditative comment on the absurdity of the economic rationale that underlies our globalised world. Follow the reflective journey of a felled fir tree from a Catholic Monastery in Austria to a mysterious destination in the heart of the Brazilian rainforest.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $16 General, $13 Members
