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Digital Health 2019 Health 2019 is an initiative to unite the diverse research and communities to work under one roof and explore every single aspect related to digital health. It aims to gather leading educational scientists, researchers and research students to exchange & share their experiences and research results about all aspects of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $599
Complex and Open Quantum SystemsThe Center for Quantum Coherent Science presents The Spring 2019 Berkeley Quantum Science and Technology Seminar. Join the group for talks and conversations over refreshments. Talks feature distinguished scientists in the fields of Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science.Speaker: Birgitta Whaley, UC Berkeley
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Realizing the Promise of Quantum ComputationImpressive advances in quantum technologies have enabled construction of prototypical quantum computers with tens of qubits, enabling small scale implementation of quantum algorithms. Realizing the full promise of quantum computation however, in particular its potential to surpass the capabilities of classical computation, requires overcoming substantial challenges in control and protection ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Gravitational-Wave Background: Sources and Detection Our Universe should be filled with a stochastic gravitational-wave background due to several traditional astrophysical sources and possibly some early-Universe sources. I will review some of these sources and then discuss work on an array of techniques to seek/constrain the gravitational-wave background, including measurement of small- and large-scale CMB temperature/polarization ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Estuaries as Labs: Lessons from Recent Large Scale Flow Experiments in the Upper San Francisco EstuaryTed Sommer received his PhD from University of California at Davis, where he studied under noted fisheries biologist Dr. Peter Moyle.His dissertation and a key topic of his research since then has been on the ecology of the Yolo Bypass floodplain.Dr. Sommer is the Lead Scientist for the California Department ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Designing Catalytic Materials on the Atomic Level for Sustainable Biomass ConversionRapid consumption of energy and material resources demands that we identify more sustainable manufacturing processes. Sustainable processes inherently involve minimizing waste. Indeed, the key challenge is achieving highly active and selective catalytic materials for converting resources such as biomass. Our group develops precise synthetic methods to produce uniform and well-defined ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Energy and Resources Group ColloquiumWith societies worldwide already beginning to face the impacts of climate change, there is an increased urgency to design and implement adaptation measures that are informed by robust climate science. However, despite advances in climate science and modeling, the actual use of climate information in adaptation plans and actions is ...
Policy Implications of Artificial IntelligenceAlthough artificial intelligence (AI) may increase productivity, it also creates instability. Will AI and other automation lead to widespread job losses that necessitate a new type of social safety net? Will the shift in occupations and ways to learn require a new type of education system? Will the dominance of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
Where: OrindaCost: $5 General/Members, $1 Students & Teachers
'Anthropogenic landscapes of fear: How human activity affects interactions between predators and prey' Fear is a fundamental aspect of predator-prey interactions, motivating prey to alter their behavior in an effort reduce the risk of death from predators. Ecologists are increasingly realizing that such predator-induced fear can have far reaching-effects across ecosystems by affecting where and how prey spend their time, and that preserving ...
Skeptics in the Pub: MillbraeScience and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub West Bay, Fiddlers Green, Millbrae sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics.If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer’s art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
Thursday, 04/25/19
The Thirty Meter Telescope International ObservatoryI will give an overview of TMT, a 30m-aperture, segmented mirror telescope operating with high efficiency over the entire ground-based UV/optical/near-IR window (0.3-28 microns). I will summarize its planned instrumentation suite, its current technical status, and its role as the northern hemisphere arm of the proposed US-ELT Program. Emphasis will ...
How and Why We Control Invasives in the Park - Talk and Field Workshop!Join Chrissy Sullivan (Natural Resource Specialist, Tennessee Valley) for this informative and interesting class on something we should all be aware of: the threats posed to the parks by invasive plants. Learn results of research within the park showing negative effects to habitat value when non-native invasive plants are introduced, ...
Sound travels. From whale sounds audible over the span of miles to podcasts transmitted and listened to all over the globe, we’re living in an ocean of sound waves. Tune into what’s playing all around you with curated experiences about sound, the ways we use it to communicate, and the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Flexible Radios and Flexible NetworksOver the past decades the world has become increasingly connected, with communications driving both markets and social movements. Low power electronics, efficient communications, and better battery technology have all contributed to this revolution, but the cost and power required for these systems must be pushed further to make cheap, ubiquitous, ...
Using spectacular images from space probes and the world’s largest telescopes, we will explore the most intriguing future “tourist destinations” among the planets and moons in our cosmic neighborhood. Our stops will include the 4,000-mile lava channel on Venus, the towering Mount Olympus volcano on Mars (three times the height ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $24 including dinner
IMPACT Speaker Series - Shark StewardsSharks of the Bay, Sharks of the Sea - What do Sharks have to do with me?Join us for a fascinating talk on local species by Shark Stewards Director and Research Associate of the California Academy of Sciences David McGuire. David will share spine-tingling stories from his book "Sharks, Skates, ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 - $30
Wonderfest: Ask a Science Envoy: Black Holes and Making MemoriesWonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:UC Berkeley astronomer Fatima Abdurrahman debunks sci-fi movie tropes and explains exactly what a black hole is, why they're so hard to ...
The current electronics industry has been completely dominated by Si-based devices due to its exceptionally low materials cost. However, demand for non-Si electronics is becoming substantially high because current/next generation electronics requires novel functionalities that can never be achieved by Si-based materials. Unfortunately, the extremely high cost of ...
Teen Night at ChabotJoin us at Chabot for our first ever Teen Night, created by teens for teens. Youth (ages 13-18) and their families are invited to the museum after hours to celebrate teen accomplishments in STEAM and explore involvement opportunities!About Chabot Teen NightWhat originally started as an opportunity for our Teen Galaxy Explorers ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5 General, Free for members
Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell Join Google leaders Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle as they discuss the legacy and business wisdom of “Coach” Bill Campbell, the behind-the-scenes mentor to dozens of Silicon Valley’s visionary founders and builders. They will share insights from their new book, Trillion Dollar Coach, an essential guide for creating ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Saturday, 04/27/19
Biodesign and the Future of Medical Devices: From Need-Finding to Product RealizationStanford Students in Biodesign and Biopharma (SSB) will be hosting its annual conference on Saturday, April 27th from 8:30AM to 5PM. Come learn from leaders of the medtech industry as they highlight the process of developing a new medical device from finding an unmet clinical need to implementing the finished ...
Where: StanfordCost: FREE
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: $20 General, $15 Fremont residents
Local experts weigh in on the state of butterflies in the Bay Area find out what you can do to help!Join us and several of the Bay Area’s leading butterfly experts to find out what we can do to help struggling butterfly populations in the Bay Area, including gardening for native species, ...
Where: RichmondCost: Free
California native plant propagation for beginners: How to create native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisionsJoin renowned environmental educator Judy Adler in a hands-on workshop at her half-acre garden, where you will learn how to propagate California native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisions, and take home plants you have propagated yourself!Why learn to propagate natives? Because it’s easy, inexpensive, and great fun!If you are interested in ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $35
Science Saturday: Day of the DinoPrepare for time-travel during this prehistoric Science Saturday, when we set our sights on the age of the dinosaurs. We will explore fossils, footprints, and more as we learn what made the dinosaurs so successful, and also what led to their extinction.
Calling All Eco-Explorers! Youth ages 5-15 will be up to their elbows in FREE, hands-on activities. Learning through fun interactive, nature science experiences and regional field trips, your kids will find out all about the Bay Area ecosystem and become the next generation of Citizen Scientists! We have extended Welcome ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
5th Annual Acorn Festival Come to our 5th annual Acorn FestivalThe theme is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). There will be a variety of hands on activities and information tables designed to inspire and educate youth in elementary and middle school grades.
Where: Castro ValleyCost: Free
taste of science: RWC STEAM FestivalA Model, A Mannequin & A Mirror: Simple Methods to Step Outside YourselfWe often take our sense of self for granted. We do not doubt that our body is our own, or attribute our sensations to other people. Yet there are many neurological conditions and artificially contrived laboratory situations in ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a Ranger or docent on a guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 - 2000.
The De Anza College Planetarium will present “Explore Live!” - a live astronomy series featuring presentations by our professional planetarium staff.
Where: CupertinoCost: $9
Navigate the Night: Family Night Hike & CampfireJoin NatureBridge Golden Gate as we learn how humans and animals get around at night! Learn about night vision and what eyeshine means. Visit our skins and skulls lab to see what adaptations help our nocturnal neighbors navigate at night.Tickets required for all attendees.Children of all ages are welcome. Baby ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $15
Planning for Rising Waters: Sea Level, Groundwater and Bay EdgeFor years most coastal and Bay communities have focused their efforts on responding to sea level rise by planning and building sea walls, berms and other protective barriers against the water that will come ashore and threaten properties, shore ecosystems and infrastructure. However, until recently, many communities have missed an ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Sunday, 04/28/19
Marine Science Sunday: Magnificent MigrationsThis month we celebrate the animals that love to travel! Marine mammals are famous for their epic migrations along the California coast. Guided tours will take you around the hospital showcasing some of the patients we are caring for and how our veterinarians are getting them better. Classroom presentations through ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Rare Plants at Springtown PreserveCome explore Springtown Preserve in Livermore with Golden Hour Restoration Institute and the California Center for Natural History. The Springtown alkali sink is made up of a mosaic of vernal pools, mima mounds, and alkali scalds that support unique vegetation, including a number of rare plants. We'll walk through the preserve looking at plants and then ...
Experience science in action at the only marine laboratory on the San Francisco Bay, SF State's Estuary & Ocean Science Center. Our theme this year is “Hope for the Bay.” With our scientists and partners, learn why we have reasons to be hopeful about the health of the Bay.Try your ...
Scientists know, as well as we know the sun will rise tomorrow, that California will experience another large earthquake. But what details do we have? What will this earthquake be like? How accurate is the portrayal we see on television and in the movies?Speaker: William Hawley, UC Berkeley
Where: AlamedaCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: SoundWhat is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can you measure the speed of sound with a yardstick? Can two sounds add up to no sound? Explore these questions and more in this resonant presentation.
Thirty years ago, Bill McKibben offered one of the earliest warnings about climate change. Now he’s broadening that warning: the entire human game has begun to play itself out.Join us for an event with one of America’s most outspoken climate activists. Since authoring his landmark 1989 book on climate change, ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: $15 - $45
Monday, 04/29/19
Large-scale intrinsic alignments of dark matter halo orientations with velocity fieldThe kinematic Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect enables us to directly probe the density-weighted velocity field up to very large cosmic scales. We investigate the effects of intrinsic alignments (IA) of dark-matter halo shapes on cosmic density and velocity fields on such large scales. In literature IA have been detected with the halo ...
Digital materials design (DMD) coupled with new manufacturing techniques are emerging technologies that have the potential to revolutionize product realization on a global scale. The key to DMD is access to efficient facilities and tools to characterise material structure and function at multiple scales (from nanometers to structural sizes), in ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Artificial Intelligence, from Astronomy to Interior Design and Back Again - CANCELEDThis week, computational cosmologist Miguel Aragon-Calvo will share his thoughts on how the interdisciplinary aspects of Artificial Intelligence offer a unique opportunity for academic researchers to apply their expertise in real world applications. He will talk about his experience as an AI startup consultant and how this has helped broaden ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Topological Hydrodynamics in InsulatorsI will discuss transport phenomena in nonmetallic solid-state systems, which are engendered by the order-parameter topology. Unlike the traditional conservation laws that are rooted in some global symmetry, the hydrodynamics here are governed by the topological structure of the field configurations. I will consider several illustrative examples, including superfluid-like winding ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Searching for Dark Matter with Athermal Phonon Detectors Throughout the Mass Range from 50meV through 500MeVSubstantial astronomical observations have established that approximately 25% of the energy density of the universe is composed of cold non-baryonic dark matter, whose detection and characterization could be key to improving our understanding of the laws of physics. Over the past three decades, physicists have largely focused on searching for ...
Visiting Newton's Atelier Before the Principia, 1679-1684Newton's Principia ignited the Scientific Revolution, but the work-sheets showing how he composed his masterpiece have been lost. Fortunately, he left behind enough clues that make it possible to give a plausible reconstruction how he did it. Surprisingly, such a reconstruction has not been attempted before. In the winter of ...
Hydropower, the nation’s largest renewable electricity generation source and storage capacity, is both a significant climate solution and conservation challenge. Stanford’s Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance and Woods Institute for the Environment are jointly leading a project focused on how to better use this major energy resource and, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Wonderfest: Cultured MeatIn 1931, Winston Churchill declared: "We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under suitable medium." What suitable medium is that?! Beyond chicken, can the tissues of cow, pig, and fish really be grown in ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Big Screen Science: AVENGERS - ENDGAMEMore than a decade's worth of Marvel movies has brought us to this point, where half of the Universe's living creatures have been turned to dust by Thanos, The Mad Titan. Stick around after the movie (and after all the mid- and post-credits scenes that we assume will be there) ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $16
Places in SpaceAdam Savage's mother is a psychologist; his father was a celebrated artist, painter and filmmaker. From the youngest age they encouraged his flights of fancy. Savage has been a paperboy, a projectionist, juggler, unicycle rider, sculptor, graphic designer, scenic painter, robot builder, welder, carpenter, machinist, prop maker, toy designer, actor, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Imaging the molecular world of lifeAs the fundamental unit of life, a cell is comprised of numerous different types of molecules that form intricate interaction networks and function collectively to give the cell its life. Dissecting the inner workings of a cell requires imaging with molecular-scale resolution such that molecular interactions inside the cell can ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nerd Nite 4/29: Marvel Law, New Elements, CA Hip Hop HistoryIf the Glove Fits: Legal Lessons from the Marvel Cinematic UniverseUsing Marvel stories to understand how the legal process really works is as easy as snapping your fingers. Yes Dr. Strange is a superhero, but find out how he saved the world using contract law. Was Star-Lord really the rightful ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8 Web, $10 at door
Tuesday, 04/30/19
Soil Health Series: Understanding Growth Media & the Chemistry of SoilYou've undoubtedly heard of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. But what about the Clean Soils Act...? Why not? Soil is the largest chemical reactor on the planet. Happening beneath our feet are fascinating chemical reactions responsible for immobilizing, filtering, purifying, detoxifying, and recycling. This class will cover: ...
Using Artificial Intelligence for hypothesis testing and physical insight extraction Artificial Intelligence techniques excel at predicting values or classifications based on complex training data. However, they do so as a "black box" and often offer no new insight on the physical processes behind the data. In this talk I will discuss uses of AI in which our focus is in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Process Chemistry Approach to the Total Synthesis of BMS-813160BMS-813160 is being investigated by Bristol-Myers Squibb as a combination therapy for colorectal and pancreatic cancer. In order to evaluate the clinical efficacy, a safe, robust, scalable, and cost-effective total synthesis was needed. The talk will focus on how process chemists enabled the production of multi-kg of BMS-813160 by route ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Imaging at the genomic-scale: from 3D organization of the genome to cell atlas of the brainProf. Xiaowei Zhuang, the 2019 Robert Hofstadter Memorial Lecturer and the David B. Arnold Professor of Science, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Professor of Physics of Harvard University, will give the Appied Physics/Physics colloquium.Inside a biological cell, thousands to tens of thousands of different genes function collectively to ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Republicans on ClimateIs there hope for bipartisan progress with the Green New Deal shaking up climate politics in Washington, D.C.? Championed by Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), the bill’s ambitious clean energy goals are backed by prominent Democratic support but are criticized by Republican leaders ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Join us for the second SLAC on Tap in Palo Alto. SLAC engineer Margaux Lopez will chat about what on earth Maseratis, ice hockey and corgi puppies have to do with the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). Have a drink, find out more about telescopes, and learn how to build a mini three-axis telescope out of ...
Bill McKibben is an author, environmentalist, activist, and the co-founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement. His first book,The End of Nature, is considered the first book about climate change written for a general readership. McKibben has been awarded the Right Livelihood Prize, The Gandhi Prize, a ...