GLOBAL WARNING Symposium ZER01 SymposiumHeld in conjunction with the 3rd 01SJ BiennialSeptember 16-17, 2010San Jose City Hall Council ChambersSan Jose, CAThe GLOBAL WARNING Symposium is organized by ZER01: The Art and Technology Network, LEONARDO/The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology, City of San Jose Public Art Program and CADRE Laboratory for ...
Where: San JoseCost: $15/day or $25/2 days
Silicon Valley Leaders SymposiumSpeaker: Dr. Martin L. Perl, Physics Nobel Laureate, Professor - Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology & Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Stanford University
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Coming Water Wars: Climate Change, Control and ConfrontationDr. Moore will explore the dynamic interaction of water as a commodity, essential life substance and economic good. His talk will discuss how access to water, clean or not, will displace energy as a primary global security interest in light of increased demand, shifting supply and minimal price control. Forecasting ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Direct-to-Consumer DNA TestingProfessor Michael Levine will moderate a panel of experts from across the spectrum of perspectives on this controversial topic.Panel: Marcy Darnovsky, Associate Executive Director, Center for Genetics and Society;Michael Eisen, Professor, Molecular and Cell Biology, UCB; Hank Greely, Professor, Stanford Law School; Elizabeth Kearney, President, National Society of Genetic Counselors; Joanna ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Soft computing approach to evaluation and selection of energy development strategiesEfficient use of energy is one of the core problems facing our civilization. A typical human can thrive on a 1,200 calorie diet, which is roughly equivalent to the amount of energy (gasoline) that the same person uses for a simple 0.7 mile commute.Electric power system (arguably the largest machine ...
NightLife Uncorked: the Art, Science, and Tasting of WineThis week, learn all you ever wanted to know about the art and science of winemaking, as CrushPad will host a lounge with a series of interactive stations showing each step in the process. As you learn about wine, you'll enjoy a limited amount of wine tasting.CrushPad is an innovative ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Waste: Garbage Dreams Garbage Dreams--follows three teenage boys who were born into the trash trade and growing up into the largest garbage village on the outskirts of Cairo.Speakers: Kiki La Porta, Sustainable San Rafael and Carrie Bachelder, The Away Station
Where: San AnselmoCost: $10 Donation
Helping our Most famous Butterfly: the Mission Blue on Twin PeaksIn 2009, the Natural Areas Program of SF Recreation & Park Department collaborated with US Fish and Wildlife to fulfill part of the 1976 recovery plan for the endangered Mission Blue butterfly. Leading SF lepidopterist, Liam O'Brien, was invited to be part of the team to relocate and monitor 22 ...
