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The Hawk Talk begins at noon, when a GGRO volunteer speaks about hawk migration and identification, and what we do here at the GGRO. Midway through, a banding volunteer brings up a newly banded hawk, talks about the banding program, shows everyone the hawk, and lets it go in front ...
Where: MarinCost: Free
Linking Stormwater Collection to Managed Aquifer Recharge: Mapping, Modeling, Measurement, and MonetizationAs the demand for freshwater increases, stormwater becomes a truly valuable resource. Management of stormwater will be vital in the coming years as land use and vegetation changes, and precipitation becomes more intense. While making water management a serious challenge, California’s ongoing drought also provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Andy Fisher, along ...
Nano-scale and Molecular Phenomena as New Unconventional Reservoir PhysicsThe molecular forces also play a significant role on fluid transport and could lead to potential non-Darcian flow effects. Osmosis of the injected water molecules leads to swelling of the clays in shale reservoirs and create a permeability skin near the fractures. During production, apparent gas permeability of the organic-rich ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Study of the Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) fundamental planeDr. Maria Giovanna Dainotti of Jagiellonian University and visiting Marie Curie Fellow at Stanford will discuss her confirmation of a fundamental relationship among parameters of Gamma Ray Bursts, extremely energetic events believed to be related to the formation of Black Holes.
Speaker: Condoleezza Rice, Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business, founding partner, RiceHadleyGates, LLC
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Hard Earth Series: Green GaffesUrban planners are scrambling to design cities that are environmentally friendly, affordable, and delightful. Often they’re failing.Near Tianjin, one of China’s largest industrial cities, a new “eco-city” was built with the stated purpose of environmental performance. Things didn’t work out as planned. The ostensibly model metropolis is using more energy ...
The radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence at the SETI InstituteFrom 2009 through 2015, the SETI Institute used the Allen Telescope Array to observe stars with high probability of hosting exoplanets. Nearby stars were chosen based on radial velocity observations that indicate planets, and a more distant set of stars were chosen from the Kepler Space Telescope's list of probable ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
How does vegetation influence drought variability and predictability?While the drought impact on vegetation is well known, the impact of vegetation on drought is still debatable. The influence of vegetation on rainfall has been hypothesized for centuries and supported by some numerical model simulations. However, observational evidence is still not compelling enough to support such hypothesis, in large ...
Game of FloodsWith sea levels rising, planning for adaptation in our coastal areas has emerged as a critical discipline. Come learn about the current state of coastal planning, the need to understand our vulnerabilities and the importance of engaging the public. Finally, grab a beer and play a round of "Game of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
The industrialization of food has caused much of the food we eat to taste the same, whether you are nibbling at a farmer's market in San Francisco, a Midwestern barbecue or a fast food joint in China. Ninety-five percent of the world's calories now come from only 30 species, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Member, $7 Student
Code Breaking NightGrab some friends, put on your cyber-sleuthing cap, and jump into The Tech’s very first team puzzle hunt. But stay cool! The system clock is ticking, and you’ll have 60 minutes to learn what you need to know to break the code and crack the case. Feel free to organize ...
More than one in seven children now get diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder �" three times what experts say is appropriate. Alan Schwarz, an award-winning New York Times national correspondent, discusses his latest book, ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic. This compelling ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $28 General, -10% members
Future Shorelines: Ideas from Around the World on Coping with Rising SeasHow should the Bay Area cope with rising sea levels? Dr. Kristina Hill, UC Berkeley Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, brings fascinating and exciting ideas from around the world.Dr. Hill has worked on how water systems can help salmon in the Pacific Northwest, a new approach to ...
Where: AlbanyCost: Free
Mushroom mischief 2016: An expanding spectrumTwo decades have passed since the publication of Mushrooms: Poisons and Panaceas. The presentation is a critical review of more recently described toxic mushrooms and various ways that mushrooms potentially harm us. This includes the ‘little white mushroom of Yunnan”, the stories behind angel wings and Man-on-horseback, the neurological effects of ...
Stardust was the first spacecraft ever to bring back to Earth extraterrestrial materials from beyond the Moon. It was designed for two missions in one spacecraft. Stardust returned the first samples from a known primitive solar system body, the Jupiter-family Comet Wild 2. Stardust also carried a separate collector that ...
Distributed energy resources (DER), and the customers who deploy them, are no longer new to the energy space. Consumer-sited DERs such as rooftop solar, stationary batteries, electric vehicles, smart inverters, and dynamic loads are showing up in homes and business across the country, even making appearances at booths within Consumer ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Exploring Parts Unknown: The Biodiversity and Evolution of Sea AnemonesThe sum of our knowledge of invertebrate biodiversity is but a drop in the ocean: not only do many species remain undocumented, but those we have named are often known only in very limited ways. Although the magnitude of the task of documenting marine diversity is daunting, the opportunities and ...
Andrea Wulf reveals in her new book the extraordinary life of the visionary German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) and how he created the way we understand nature today. Though almost forgotten today, his name lingers everywhere from the Humboldt Current to the Humboldt penguin. Humboldt was an intrepid explorer ...
Sooner or later, humans will walk on the Red Planet. NASA scientist Pascal Lee and The Martian author Andy Weir want it to be “sooner,” and they have deep insights�"both technical and psychological�"about how to make it happen. Join Lee and Weir in conversation with science writer Mary Roach (Packing for ...
Nerd Nite SF #77: Fast Passes, Reality Capture, and the Corpse BrideRemember the good old days, when people flashed their Muni Fast Passes, took selfies with collodion wet plates, and, um, dug up their dead mistresses and crowned them queen? No? Well, come refresh your memories, slake your thirst, and sate your hunger with talks, booze, and bao, respectively. Add the ...
Towards a Sentiment Analyzing Discussion-BoardThe design and evaluation of a sentiment analyzing discussion board was used to support learning and interaction within an existing online social networking (OSN) system. More specifically, thisresearch introduces an innovative extension to learning management software (LMS) that combines real-time sentiment analysis with the goal of fostering student engagement and ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Long Life in the 21st CenturyBy the time today's children reach old age, living to 100 will be commonplace. Professor Carstensen will discuss scientific advances that can improve quality of life for all ages so that people arrive at old age mentally sharp, physically fit, and financially secure.Speaker: Laura Carstensen, Stanford
Changing the World One 3D Print at a Time“Changing the world one 3D print at a time” will introduce parents and kids to the fascinating world of personal design and fabrication. We are at a pivotal point where manufacturing is changing, every object is becoming smart, and all this revolution will have a huge impact on the education ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Demystifying Linear Time Varying CircuitsAn analog/mixed-signal designer encounters time varying circuits everywhere - sample-and-holds, chopper stabilised amplifiers, mixers, switched-capacitor amplifiers and filters, discrete and continuous-time delta sigma modulators, N-path filters. The analysis of signals and noise in these circuits is often associated with messy mathematics and algebra. This talk aims to demystify linear (periodically) time varying circuits. ...
Feed your brain and body this week as NightLife hosts an evening of yoga inside the greenest museum on the planet.Stretch it out in front of a Philippine coral reef*, get centered with under a tree, next to zebras as a colony of African penguins looks on*, and find your zen while ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Join us for a visual and auditory tour of sixteen fascinating California soundscapes in surround sound. Dan Dugan introduces you to the theory of soundscape analysis, demonstrate the difference between mono, stereo, and surround sound, and share a brief survey of the available equipment. Learn how our national parks are struggling ...
As we careen toward unknown climatic changes and near the end of an equally unpredictable election cycle, what will the political and planetary climate be in 2017? Is climate disruption an issue high on the minds of the voters and political leaders? As co-founder of 350.org, Bill McKibben has been ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Sunset, Shooting Stars and Moonrise Join ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self for sunset. Bring a lawn or lounge chair and blankets, and stay for the Orionids Meteor Shower, and midnight moonrise over the Mayacamas. Please bring your telescope! If skies are clear, it�should be a good show with�estimates of 20 visible meteors per hour. No ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
Zoovie Night - FrankenweeniePut on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole family. Bring your pillows, blankets, and chairs and snuggle up in our auditorium for a specially selected family movie. Meet some of our education animals and Roosevelt, Oakland Zoo's costumed alligator mascot. Hot chocolate and popcorn ...
Where: OaklandCost: $6-7
Mary Ellen Hannibal: Citizen ScientistDigging deeply, Mary Ellen Hannibal traces today's tech-enabled citizen science movement to its roots: the centuries-long tradition of amateur observation by writers and naturalists. Combining original reporting, meticulous research, and memoir in impassioned prose, Citizen Scientist, is a literary event, a blueprint for action, and the story of how one woman ...
We invite people of all ages to a global celebration of birds and borderless migration rounts in the Americas. Migratory birds connect communities across continents, inspiring people to improve conditions for birds, all wildlife, and for ourselves. Activities include: Festival at Muir Wood's main entrance area; Bird walks from Muir ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Solar Energy Training: Free Workshops on How to Install Rooftop PV SystemsJoin others who are interested in helping save the environment one rooftop at a time! Two workshops are being offered by SunWork, a Bay Area nonprofit that installs rooftop PV systems on small-energy-footprint homes. You'll learn the basics of rooftop solar energy and gain insights on how to install rooftop ...
Where: MilpitasCost: free preregistration is required
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
Peninsula Gem & Mineral ShowThere will be display cases of our club lapidary classes, field trips, jewelry and member interests. Dealers will be selling hand crafted jewelry, gemstones, fossils, mineral specimens, collectable rocks for home display and other items. Raffle and door prize drawings! All children get a free ticket for the Treasure Wheel ...
Where: Los AltosCost: $4/adult, $2/12-18, free under 12
Ship Operations in the BayJoin Captain Craig Thomas of Agile Marine as he provides a better understanding of commercial shipping operations and movements in the Bay. Program includes the types of ships, ship construction and layout, commercial considerations, types and locations of terminals in the Bay Area, manning requirements including careers and International, U.S. ...
The Hawk Talk begins at noon, when a GGRO volunteer speaks about hawk migration and identification, and what we do here at the GGRO. Midway through, a banding volunteer brings up a newly banded hawk, talks about the banding program, shows everyone the hawk, and lets it go in front ...
Where: MarinCost: Free
Crowds, Computation, and the Creation of a Globally-Networked MindWhat if the smartest minds of our generation could be brought together with a single click? What would you do with them? I will talk about how design and technology intertwine in crowdsourcing, and show how computer science research is enabling the crowdsourced creation of short animated movies, mobile apps, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Finding Oil to Volcano Hazards: Earth Sciences in Saudi ArabiaStanford’s involvement in Saudi Arabia includes the initial discovery of its massive oil fields to a collaborative study with the Saudi Geologic Survey of volcanic and earthquake hazards to the holy city of Al Madinah. Volcanologist Gail Mahood recounts this history and describes her experiences as a woman doing field ...
In 2009-2010, females made up less than 25% of participants in STEM career and technical school programs nationally. One study found that in-depth STEM programming correlates with positive changes in female students’ perception of their own abilities as well as their career interests. Women in Science was conceived to help girls ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10 per participant *See registration form
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
Breaking Codes and Finding PatternsHow did the allies break the Enigma code during World War II? How do codes enable us to exchange money over the internet? What is Bitcoin? What is the difference between a meaningful patterns and simple coincidences? Learn how data science was created by wartime code breakers and the influence ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Shouts and Murmurs from the Gravitational UniverseGravity, the mysterious force the powers so much of our universe, is best described by Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. But how confident should we be that this theory is correct? In this talk Professor Blandford will explain why astronomers and physicists now have high confidence in the theory, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Astrophotographer Tony RowellDigital slideshow of his new photography book, Sierra Starlight, which includes photos from EAS Barcroft High Altitude Star Parties. Join Tony as he shares and discusses images from a collection of iconic landscapes of the Sierra Nevada.
