BayAreaScience.org is a network of over 100 independent Bay Area scientific, academic, corporate and non-profit institutions. Each of these participating institutions offer events, activities, and content to deepen the public’s understanding of science.
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We are an international society of biologists organized to encourage the use of microscopy in scientific inquiry and research. The Society publishes the journal Invertebrate Biology and supports undergraduate and graduate work in microscopy through grants and awards. |
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AmphibiaWeb is an online system that provides access to information on amphibian declines, conservation, natural history, and taxonomy. |
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Ask a Scientist is an informative, entertaining, monthly lecture series, held at a San Francisco cafe. Each event features a short presentation and a Q&A period. No tests, grades, or pressure…just food, drinks, socializing, and conversation about the universe’s most fascinating mysteries. Founded in 2003, Ask a Scientist unwittingly became one of the very first “science cafes” in the U.S.! |
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Founded in 1889, the Astronomical Society is an international scientific and educational organization, whose key goal is to increase the understanding and appreciation of astronomy by engaging scientists, educators, enthusiasts, and the public in advancing science and science literacy. |
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| The award-winning Banana Slug String Band — started in 1985 by four naturalists working for San Mateo Outdoor Education — uses music and fun to teach children (K-6) about science and how to care for this green Earth. The Slugs tour nationally, performing at school assemblies, museums, conferences, and festivals. | |
| The Bay Area Council Economic Institute—a public-private partnership of business, labor, government and higher education—works to support the economic vitality and competitiveness of California and the Bay Area. | |
| The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor facility at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, serving over 300,000 visitors per year on its 7.5 acre Sausalito campus. With an emphasis on creativity through play, we encourage children ages 6 months to 8 years to develop into curious, creative, adventurous lifelong learners and explorers. | |
| Bay Area Skeptics (BAS) encourages critical thinking and accuracy in the media and in our schools. It also encourages rational thought through the use of scientific methods. BAS is particularly interested in such topics as claims of the paranormal, pseudoscience, and poorly tested medical practices. | |
| The Bay Institute has been developing and leading model scientific research, education, and advocacy programs to preserve San Francisco Bay and its vast watershed — from the Sierra to the Golden Gate — since 1981. Our mission is “to protect and restore the ecosystems of San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and the rivers, streams, and watersheds tributary to the Estuary.” | |
| The Berkeley Astronomical Neophyte Group (BANG) is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about astronomy, cosmology and astrophysics. We are not professional astronomers or experts, but a few of us are avid telescope users and we sometimes host stargazing sessions locally or in the Sierra Nevada. | |
| BNHM is engaged in a number of different project areas that represent the concerns of its six member museums and eight field stations (see the BNHM Homepage for links to these museums and field stations). As a consortium, we are constantly seeking ways to work together to enhance public education programs, informatics, and research. | |
| Founded in 1946 Besant Hill is a college preparatory, co-educational, independent day and boarding school of 100 students from grades 9 to 12 in Ojai, California. If you are the kind of student who is looking to balance academic challenge with creative expression through the arts and experiential education then you have come to the right place! | |
| The Bone Room Presents is a”natural history salon”. Situated next door to Berkeley’s venerable natural history store, The Bone Room, this space offers art shows, author talks, academic lectures and classes to the general public, all with a focus on the biological sciences. | |
| Bret Harte Middle School is a National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School. Our 26 acre campus is located in the southern part of San Jose, California, near the historic quicksilver mining area of Almaden Valley. | |
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| At Stanford Blood Center, we provide hope for the future: teaching tomorrow’s leaders in transfusion medicine, researching to unlock mysteries inherent in blood, and connecting donors to patients every day. | |
| Cal Teach is a new program to prepare and support math, science, and engineering students who are interested in becoming K-12 math and science teachers. It consists of a sequence of courses and experiences—including time in classrooms—to help our students become great teachers while they simultaneously complete the requirements of their undergraduate degrees, making it easier and faster for new graduates to get into K-12 classrooms. | |
| The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution based in San Francisco. The Academy recently opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. | |
| The mission of CIRM is to support and advance stem cell research and regenerative medicine under the highest ethical and medical standards for the discovery and development of cures, therapies, diagnostics and research technologies to relieve human suffering from chronic disease and injury. CIRM is the largest source of funding for embryonic and pluripotent stem cell research in the world. | |
| The California Society for Biomedical Research (CSBR) is dedicated to improving human and animal health by promoting public understanding and support for medical research and discovery. | |
| With our 100,000 members, CSPF is the only statewide independent nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing and advocating for California’s magnificent state parks. | |
| CSE is an experienced provider of quality space mission educational programs. Through an extensive national network, CSE leverages the unique expertise of science education specialists and other relevant partners bringing science discoveries to a wide audience. | |
| The Center for Inquiry San Francisco offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the San Francisco Center sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming, and assists with campus outreach. | |
| The goal of COINS is to develop and integrate cutting-edge nanotechnologies into a versatile platform with various ultra-sensitive, ultra-selective, self-powering, mobile, wirelessly communicating detection applications. The success of this mission requires new advances in nano-electro-mechanical devices, from fundamental building blocks to enabling technologies to full device integration. | |
| Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe.Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are a place where a diverse population of students, teachers, and the public can imagine, understand, and learn to shape their future through science. | |
| Claire the Loon Music is dedicated to bringing quality assemblies to elementary school students. | |
| The Coalition for Science After School envisions the day when young people from all backgrounds have access to high quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning experiences during out of school hours. | |
| California State University East Bay is known for award winning programs, expert instruction, small classes, a highly personalized learning environment—and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. | |
| Community Resources for Science (CRS) helps educators use science resources to engage all kids in great hands-on learning experiences. We provide direct services to elementary public school teachers in the East Bay through Membership, Workshops, and our Community in the Classroom scientist role model volunteer program. | |
| INFORUM is a division of The Commonwealth Club by and for people in their 20s and 30s, with a mission to inspire debate around civic issues. Located in San Francisco, it has 2,500 members and our events are open to all. | |
| We are an interdisciplinary group of faculty & students at California State University, Fresno dedicated to the promotion of evolutionary theory, science, and reason. | |
| Copperfield’s Books is much more than a place to purchase a new book or magazine. It’s where national authors meet their readers in an intimate setting to discuss literature and ideas. It’s where passionate thinkers are hired as booksellers. Eight Copperfield’s stores are flourishing locally in Sonoma and Napa counties, serving as vibrant gathering place. | |
| Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education educates and inspires people to take care of our earth wisely. Founded in 1954 by the Junior League of San Francisco as the San Mateo County Junior Museum, Coyote Point Museum provides engaging, environmental science experiences for over 75,000 visitors each year through our exhibits, programs, wildlife, and gardens. | |
| CyArk is a non-profit entity whose mission is to digitally preserve cultural heritage sites through collecting, archiving and providing open access to data created by laser scanning, digital modeling, and other state-of-the-art technologies. | |
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| Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason held on or around Feb. 12, the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth. | |
| Defend Science’s goal is to mobilize scientists and issue this public call, “Defend Science,” whose purpose is nothing less than to bring society wide attention to the real issues and the real stakes. | |
| As teachers began to recognize the importance of inquiry-based science—students learning scientific methods through investigations—Delta Education met the growing need for materials by building custom kits for school systems. As a result, Delta Education assumed a leading role in improving science instruction nationwide. | |
| Down to a Science is an ongoing Science Café, a casual forum where leading scientists discuss their research with the public. The mission is to promote civic discourse through scientific dialogue with a focus on science here in the Bay Area. In addition, Down to a Science features an entertaining science blog with content related to the topics. | |
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| East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a system of beautiful public parks and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The system encompasses 1,745 square miles on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay. | |
| EcoTuesday was started to bring these sustainable business leaders together to potentially create products and services that will make a positive impact on the planet. It’s a structured networking event. Each month we’ll have a speaker, a Q & A, and a time for everyone in the room to introduce themselves. This way, everyone in this room can quickly learn about you, and you can quickly learn about everyone else. | |
| At Endangered Species International, we are strongly committed to reversing the trend of human induced species extinction and preserving their vital ecosystems. We are at the forefront of biodiversity conservation; our programs are measurable, concrete, positive, scientific, educational, apolitical, sustainable, and beneficial to indigenous people. | |
| The Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) is a new research and development organization that harnesses advanced knowledge in biology, the physical sciences, engineering, and environmental and social sciences to devise viable solutions to global energy challenges and reduce the impact of fossil fuels to global warming. | |
| EPA’s Region 9 office works to protect public health and the environment in the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii). EPA Region 9 also works with 147 federally recognized tribes in the Pacific Southwest. | |
| Housed within the walls of San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of science, art, and human perception exhibits. The Exploratorium is a leader in the movement to promote museums as informal education centers. | |
| Explorit Science Center offers hands-on science discovery to more than 80,000 children and adults in Northern California every year. At the heart of our activities is our mission: “We engage people in science experiences that touch all our lives. Think it… Try it… Explorit.” | |
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| The FEN was established to study and promote the concepts that encourage an integrated approach to food studies. | |
| The Foothill College Astronomy Program serves its students and the community by offering “Astronomy for Poets” classes both during the day and in the evening, by holding public talks by noted astronomers as part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, and by offering Physics 12, a nontechnical course on Einstein and his work, which won the Innovation of the Year award for community colleges a few years ago. | |
| The Physics department at Foothill College offers a variety of classes that meet the community needs and satisfy transfer requirements. The level of classes taken typically depends on the individual’s mathematics background. | |
| The Friends of the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories believe that scientific knowledge is essential to the preservation of the world’s ocean and coastal environments. The faculty of MLML consists of internationally recognized experts in these areas. | |
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| GalaxyGoo is science, art, and discovery. Our primary mission is to increase science literacy. The resources we develop are free to teachers, students, and the general public. | |
| Primary research efforts at the J. David Gladstone Institutes focus on three of the most important clinical problems of modern times: cardiovascular disease, AIDS, and neurodegenerative disorders. | |
| Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs. | |
| The Greater Good Science Center is an interdisciplinary research center devoted to the scientific understanding of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior. | |
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| The Hall of Health, sponsored by Children’s Hospital & Research Center at Oakland, is a community health-education museum and science center dedicated to promoting wellness and individual responsibility for health. The philosophy of the Hall of Health is that health and human biology go hand in hand: an understanding of how the body works provides a meaningful context for all of the practices that promote good health. | |
| Happy Valley Elementary in Lafayette, CA is home to approximately 420 students in Kindergarten through 5th grades. Our most important responsibility is also our greatest joy. We are committed to teach and inspire all of our students, instilling in them an appreciation of their unique talents and a passion for learning. | |
| Science at Havens is a dynamic and exciting curriculum designed to ignite the curiosity of each student. Frequent hands-on explorations, video and text support, and field trips insure that each topic is covered over multiple modalities. Havens is fortunate to have a part time Science Specialist who helps enhance the curriculum with science expertise and many hands-on activities. | |
| Humanities West is devoted to exploring history to celebrate the mind and the arts. The only independent non-profit offering humanities and arts programs of this scale, Humanities West presents a diverse series of lectures and performances encompassing fine and performing arts, social history, history of science, music, politics, and philosophy of the arts. | |
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| The Journal of Irreproducible Results (JIR) is a magazine of science humor. JIR was founded in Israel in 1955 by virologist Alexander Kohn and physicist Harry J. Lipkin, who wanted a humor magazine about science, for scientists. JIR contains a unique mix of jokes, satire of scientific practice, science cartoons, and discussion of funny but real research. | |
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| KQED’s most ambitious local offering ever, QUEST utilizes all of our media platforms, educational resources and extraordinary partnerships. QUEST includes a half-hour weekly HD television program, weekly radio segments, an innovative website and unique education guides. QUEST’s geographic coverage spans from Mendocino to Monterey and from Sacramento to Santa Clara, and focuses on nine content areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, environment, geology, health, physics and weather. | |
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| Langton Labs is an ongoing experiment in creating and living based out of a former sign factory south of market in san francisco. | |
| The Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory conducting unclassified scientific research. Located on a 200 acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus that offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,000 scientists, engineers, support staff and students. | |
| Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is a singular resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages. | |
| At LLNL, teams of physicists, chemists, biologists, engineers and other researchers work together to achieve technical innovations and scientific breakthroughs and transform these advances into solutions to nationally important problems. | |
| Spanning decades of valued partnerships, civilian and defense aerospace customers turn to Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to address their complex scientific and technical problems. Committed to advancing the state-of-the-art through disciplined innovation, we serve the needs of our business partners by providing discriminating, technical solutions that enable successful missions and new architectures, while expanding the realm of invention into game-changing capabilities. | |
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| Made with Molecules products combine art and science in celebration of life and our amazing universe. | |
| The Marine Science Institute was founded in 1970, around the time that the issue of water resources was becoming a major concern for many Bay Area inhabitants. The Institute’s philosophy was founded on the idea that putting students in direct physical contact with their local bay environment will help cultivate their natural sense of curiosity while enriching their understanding of science and fostering a responsibility to protect their environment. | |
| The Marin Science Seminar is a one-hour lecture/presentation with a question and answer period targeted at high school students in the San Rafael High School district, but open to all interested Marin teenagers and their families. | |
| The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) is dedicated to the advancement and communication of fundamental knowledge in mathematics and the mathematical sciences, to the development of human capital for the growth and use of such knowledge, and to the cultivation in the larger society of awareness and appreciation of the beauty, power and importance of mathematical ideas and ways of understanding the world. | |
| The mission of MBARI is to achieve and maintain a position as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology, and to do so through the development of better instruments, systems, and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. MBARI emphasizes the peer relationship between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation. All of the activities of MBARI must be characterized by excellence, innovation, and vision. | |
| Charter School of Morgan Hill (CSMH) is a public school founded by South Valley Charter School, a non-profit public benefit corporation which was created by the school founders. CSMH is the first start-up elementary charter school in Santa Clara County and opened its doors for the first time on August 29th, 2001. | |
| The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) at the University of California, Berkeley, is a center for research and education in the biology of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Founded in 1908, the Museum’s mission is to document and increase understanding of the diversity of terrestrial vertebrates, with particular emphasis on western North America. | |
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| NASA Ames Research Center (Silicon Valley) enables exploration through selected development, innovative technologies, and interdisciplinary scientific discovery. Ames provides leadership in astrobiology; robotic lunar exploration; technologies for CEV, CLV, and HLV; the search for habitable planets; supercomputing; intelligent/adaptive systems; advanced thermal protection; and airborne astronomy. Ames develops tools for a safer, more efficient national airspace and unique partnerships benefiting NASA’s mission. | |
| The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents and concerned citizens working to keep evolution in public school science education. | |
| The mission of the Northern California Natural History Museum is to create a life-long learning environment that enables people to explore, interpret, and celebrate the magnificent natural heritage of our region through science, research, and education | |
| Twin River USD serves approximately 27,000 preschool through adult education students in northern Sacramento County. We are located in a growing, ethnically-diverse region characterized by a mix of suburban development and light industry, encompassing 120 square miles. | |
| The Novato Charter School is a Waldorf-based educational community which is committed to the healthy growth and development of the whole child. Through a Waldorf-based curriculum our teachers nurture the imagination in the early years, building a foundation for abstract thinking, gradually and appropriately challenging the intellect through out the grades. This philosophy places equal emphasis on a solid academic program, artistic expression, social development and attention to the inner life and natural rhythms of the child. | |
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| The mission of the Oakland Zoo is to inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world, while providing a quality visitor experience. | |
| The Organization of Biological Field Stations are institutions and individuals who work together to increase effectiveness in research, education and outreach at member field stations. | |
| By exploring the pages here you can gain an understanding of many of the questions that still represent major mysteries even to top scientists. You’ll find that you need not be concerned if you don’t immediately recognize all the terminology of any particular field. Many of the resources collected here contain tutorial presentations which provide needed background. We’ve added a good deal of commentary of our own to get you started and point out the basic landmarks. | |
| Open Knowledge and the Public Interest (OKAPI) brings together faculty, students and staff at the University of California, Berkeley, to forge new tools for sharing knowledge and creativity across borders and communities, around the world. | |
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| The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located in Pacific Grove, California. It incorporates permanent exhibits which display local plants, animals, geology, and native human populations. | |
| PVHS promotes individual student educational success via a sequence of teaching, learning, assessment and support. | |
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| RAFT is a non-profit organization that believes hands-on teaching is the best way for teachers to teach and students to learn. We provide creative hands-on activities and educational resources to enrich preK–12 education and community group programs. | |
| Rockman et al is an innovative research, evaluation, and consulting company that specializes in examining critical issues in formal and informal education. | |
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| The San Carlos Charter School Learning Center is a K-8 charter school serving students of San Carlos and the Peninsula just south of San Francisco. We are a progressive school that emphasizes project based learning and thematic units. Our students score near the top on statewide assessment tests. | |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School is nestled in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains above the blue expanse of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. | |
| The San Mateo County Parks Foundation was established in 1998 to provide additional financial support for the recreational, environmental and educational programs and projects of the San Mateo County Department of Parks. | |
| Hands-on scientific investigations are acknowledged to be the best way to teach science literacy. Science Buddies supports these activities by providing free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools to teachers, parents, and students from all walks of life. Our objective is to save our users’ time while guiding them to a successful outcome. | |
| Brian entertains and ignites interest in science with hysterical, thought-provoking science comedy routines about the environment, insects and viruses, evolution and extinction, the speed of light, gravity, cell phones, computers…everything under the Sun…and even the Sun itself! | |
| Science4Grownups is a new website dedicated to encouraging and maintaining interest in the sciences among adults. | |
| Science Today, a five-day-a-week, one-minute radio program is produced for the Westwood One/CBS Radio Network by the University of California. Each week, Science Today features stories highlighting the latest scientific breakthroughs and discoveries at the university and its two affiliated national laboratories. | |
| Sea Stewards: exploring Oceania, and sharing ocean stories. Through media, science and advocacy, we are raising awareness for sane stewardship and ocean sustainability, from plankton to sharks. | |
| The SETI Institute is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach. The Institute comprises 3 centers, the Center for SETI Research, the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe and the Center for Education and Public Outreach. Founded in 1984, the Institute today employs over 150 scientists, educators and support staff. | |
| Visit a working marine laboratory. Explore marine life of Monterey Bay. Enjoy exhibit galleries, aquaria, seawater table, the Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed vistas of the marine sanctuary. Hold a sea star. Marvel at an 87-foot blue whale skeleton. Think like a scientist! The center is dedicated to educating people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans. | |
| Stanford’s Office of Science Outreach stimulates public knowledge and excitement around scientific disciplines…many departments and groups at Stanford engage in science outreach activities. | |
| Stanford Continuing Studies offers a broad range of courses in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Creative Writing, and Professional & Personal Development.Our courses are designed to cultivate learning and enrich the lives of adults in the Bay Area. Courses are primarily taught by Stanford instructors and are open to everyone. | |
| At Stanford University, the School of Earth Sciences recognizes the need and takes seriously its responsibility to share our understanding of the Earth with the greater community. We aim to bring a basic knowledge of Earth sciences to as many people as possible. From GeoKids, in which first-graders get to know rocks, minerals, fossils, and soils through hands-on activities, to our public lectures aimed at interested, non-expert citizens who wish to be better informed about issues of current importance, we hope to engage everyone in the Earth sciences. | |
| SEEDS is an education program of the Ecological Society of America. Its mission is to diversify and advance the profession of ecology through opportunities that stimulate and nurture the interest of underrepresented students. | |
| Swissnex San Francisco creates a unique environment that stimulates strategic collaboration and active thinking. Working with keyplayers of today and tomorrow swissnex San Francisco enables an informed dialogue to anticipate trends and fruitful partnerships. | |
| The Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SynBERC) is a growing community of scientists and engineers transforming biology into an engineering discipline. Our educational programs put students and teachers to work alongside leading scientists to apply synthetic biology approaches to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems in health, energy, and the environment. | |
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| This Week in Science (TWIS) is a weekly hour-long science radio program broadcasting from UC Davis’ community radio station and available as an RSS feed. Hosted by Dr. Kirsten Sanford and Justin Jackson, the show takes a look at current science news from an irreverent and critical perspective. The goal of TWIS is to reach people who aren’t necessarily interested in science (or, just don’t know that they are yet) and people who love science (but are looking for something different), to entertain them into learning something new, and to inspire them to ask questions about the world around them. | |
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| The mission of the Union School District is to enrich the community through learning. We are dedicated to children: to involve the community, to anticipate challenges; to take advantage of opportunities; and, to guarantee vital skills for all our children to pursue lifelong learning and become productive citizens. | |
| The UC Botanical Garden develops and maintains a diverse living collection of plants to support teaching and worldwide research in plant biology, further the conservation of plant diversity, and promote public understanding and appreciation of plants and the natural environment. | |
| The Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC) is a student-led organization whose mission is to connect and educate the UC Berkeley energy and resources community. | |
| The Essig Museum of Entomology is a world-class terrestrial arthropod collection with a historical focus on surveying the insect fauna of California. Today that focus has broadened to include the eastern Pacific Rim and the islands of the Pacific Basin. | |
| The mission of the University of California Museum of Paleontology is to investigate and promote the understanding of the history of life and the diversity of the Earth’s biota through research and education. | |
| University of California Press, one of the most distinguished university presses in the United States, enriches lives around the world by advancing scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. | |
| Sagehen Creek Field Station & the Sagehen Experimental Forest are research and teaching facilities of the University of California at Berkeley’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. | |
| University of California, San Francisco is a leading university dedicated to defining health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. | |
| As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us. | |
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| WCCHS is a community-driven school that emphasizes student-directed learning, social and emotional well-being, and a rigorous and diverse curriculum serving the students of West Contra Costa County. Our goal is to empower students to be motivated, competent, life-long autonomous students who are honest and engaged community members prepared to pursue all of their life’s goals. | |
| Wonderfest, the San Francisco Bay Area Festival of Science, takes place at Stanford and Cal on the first weekend of each November. Amid science art, science comedy, science crafts, etc., Wonderfest’s public dialogues present pairs of world-class researchers in discussion of humanity’s most provocative scientific questions. | |
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| Youth Radio was founded in 1990 on the deeply held belief that underserved youth, ages 14-24 years old, have the creativity, technical skills and entrepreneurial spirit to become leaders in the multi-media industry and the community and to serve as mentors to other youth. | ||||
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