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 and political issues that shape our life and society.Speaker: Mark ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Powering mm-size Wireless Implants for Brain-Machine InterfacesOver the last couple of years, Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMI) based on
microelectrode arrays have been shown to have the potential to substantially
improve the quality of life of people suffering from debilitating conditions
such as spinal cord injuries or limb loss. One of the most critical parts of a
BMI ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Physics Fun for Kids 5+Dr. Gunjan Chakravarty, PH.D will wow and inspire your kids with Physics all around you! This fun workshop will show kids how they are experiencing physics everyday naturally. For ages 5 and up.
Check out the U.S. debut of a stunning collection of early photographs of the Beatles, known as The Beatles Hidden Gallery. On tour from The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool, the photos depict John, Paul, George and Ringo in unguarded moments just months before Beatlemania gripped the world. Learn how ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
SDForum Tech Women: The Search for Extra Terrestrial IntelligenceTopic: The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI)The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. We believe we are conducting the most profound search in human history - to know our beginnings and our place among ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Advance $10-$25; +$10 at door.
Cancer Clinical Studies: What You Should KnowCancer clinical studies are designed to answer questions about new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat the disease as well as improve quality of life for cancer patients. Cancer patients, family members, caregivers and the community are invited to learn about the basics of clinical studies. This program will ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Minke Whales -- Baleen of DeathThere is no such thing as a "minke whale". From behavior to genetics, variability is the name of their game. This presentation, led by Johathan Stern, Ph.D., will cover topics ranging from minke whales as our neighbors in local marine ecosystems to their status as the most heavily hunted whale ...
Although scientists were optimistic about earthquake prediction in the 1970s, reliable short-term prediction has remained an elusive goal What have seismologists learned from recent earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and Japan? Great strides have been made in earthquake forecasting, and to a large extent damaging earthquakes are predictable Active fault zones ...
