Animals of the Garden Breakfast and Walk for FamiliesChildren, with their family, are invited to join the Garden on this special journey to discover the many wonderful creatures living in the Garden. On our animal hunt, we will learn about newts, birds, butterflies, frogs, lizards, foxes, snakes and more! Hone your skills of observation and learn how plants ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
ColorFair at the Exploratorium ColorFair at the ExploratoriumColorFair is a free, open-air market featuring a mix of science and art demonstrations and colorful wares made by local artisans. Meet with other color connoisseurs to explore practical and beautiful applications of the visual spectrum. We'll celebrate color with adults and families and explore a rainbow ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Real Doomsdays: How Life Could End on EarthWhat's more exciting than Armageddon, more conclusive than the Rapture, and much more certain than either? Join astrophysicist Greg Laughlin (UCSC) and planetologist Chris McKay (NASA) as they explore REAL doomsday scenarios on Sunday afternoon, August 28, at the Roxie Theater. This FREE event marks the beginning (after 12 annual ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: FREE
Color Vision and Color PhotographyJoin Exploratorium neuroscientist Richard Brown, PhD, for an enlightening overview of color vision.Using a variety of demonstrations and illusions, Richard will explore how we see color, how color vision evolved in humans and other species, and how and why color vision varies from person to person. He'll also discuss how ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Mysteries of Wastewater TreatmentThe San Jose-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plan treats hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater from millions of people every day using some of the most advanced treatment technologies available. Come and learn about what it takes to make this interesting process happen through a slideshow and hands-on activities ...
Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Community Resources for Science Founders' Celebration For over 10 years, Community Resources for Science has served thousands of teachers in the East Bay, reaching tens of thousands of students with hands-on science education. CRS was founded in 1997 by Anne Jennings and Nicki Norman. The Founders' Celebration honors their inspiration and commitment to excellent elementary science ...
Together with our partners from Innovation Center Denmark, CITRIS is co-hosting this workshop, which is organized by the new Synthetic Biology Institute at UC Berkeley, the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Center for Synthetic Biology at Copenhagen University in Denmark.Synthetic biology is guided by a vision about a future ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Rajiv Doshi and Anurag Mairal: Medical Technology Innovation for IndiaThe emerging health-care needs of the rapidly expanding Indian population require the development of novel, cost-effective medical technologies that are relevant for the needs of the Indian people. However, the medical technology industry in India is still in its infancy, and there have been relatively few successful examples of medical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students
Together with our partners from Innovation Center Denmark, CITRIS is co-hosting this workshop, which is organized by the new Synthetic Biology Institute at UC Berkeley, the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Center for Synthetic Biology at Copenhagen University in Denmark.Synthetic biology is guided by a vision about a future ...
Public debate about an oil pipeline from Canada to U.S. refineries on the Gulf Coast, one of the country's most controversial energy projects, is coming to a head as the U.S. government nears a final decision on the $7 billion project. Nearly half a million citizens and dozens of members ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Free Climate Action Workshop series Minimize greenhouse gas emissions and maximize your sense of community at the Ecology Center's Climate Action Workshop series. At these workshops you will: *Receive information and ideas for taking action to reduce your ecological footprint, facilitate community building, and drive political action on climate change *Create a measurable action plan ...
Together with our partners from Innovation Center Denmark, CITRIS is co-hosting this workshop, which is organized by the new Synthetic Biology Institute at UC Berkeley, the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Center for Synthetic Biology at Copenhagen University in Denmark.Synthetic biology is guided by a vision about a future ...
The strong, weak, and electromagnetic interactions all have consistent, relativistic and quantum mechanical descriptions in terms of pointlike particles, but Einstein's theory of gravitation has long resisted a similar treatment, because of severe ultraviolet divergences. String theory solves these problems, but it introduces a new length scale, perhaps 16 orders ...
Our energy systems are under unprecedented pressure today. We are juggling concerns about energy security, the environment, and economic implications, all while energy demand continues to grow. Exciting new technology solutions are brewing in labs and companies, and some of these new technologies are making progress in the market. What ...
Navi Radjou: INDOvation: India's Rise as an Innovation SuperpowerIndia's pervasive resource and capital scarcity combined with massive diversity and growing connectivity are turning the country into a large-scale, living laboratory where grassroots entrepreneurs and corporations are coming up with frugal inventions that are both affordable and sustainable. Radjou explains how "indovations" have relevance not only within India but ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docent-led tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital ecosystem thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Wireless Communication – Where is it all Headed?In a world of omnipresent wireless devices, the presenter will attempt to make some sense of why they exist, the evolution of the technology and some of the challenges facing today's engineers and scientists.Speaker: Mr. John Harmon, Business Development Manager for Wireless R&D in the Electronic Measurements Group of Agilent ...
Explore unique musical instruments made by local artist Sung Kim and chill to Indian classical music performed by Dr. Parag Chordia. When not performing or producing albums, Dr. Chordia researches connections between music and creativity as Head of the Music Intelligence Group at the Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco. Beers and Books is a social event co-hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Cafe Borrone http://www.cafeboronne.com/ between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club! Look for the black balloon.
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
'Tigers of Time: World of the Saber-Toothed Cats' Mark Hallett Art OpeningPaleoartist and sculptor Mark Hallett illustrates prehistoric life and environments, and has created dinosaur art for National Geographic, Disney, Universal Studios and many others. The 7 P.M. opening of this saber-cat focused show will start with the artist giving a live demonstration of his sculpture and recreation techniques.
Power output gains for photovoltaic technology have been accomplished recently by process tweaking, which are becoming expensive. In addition, c-Si cell efficiency is nearing thermodynamic limits. Thus there is a real need to look for simple but alternative approaches to improve efficiency that are cost effective, give higher return on ...
It's been a mystery for more than half a century: why, in the short distance from the Sun's surface to its corona, or outer atmosphere, does the temperature leap from a few thousand to a few million degrees? The answer might lie in hot jets of plasma erupting from the Sun's ...
Come to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory Friday Evening ProgramCome to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory is open for public viewing every clear Friday evening from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's new computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Views ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost:
Saturday, 09/03/11
San Francisco Rocks Walking TourIt's no secret that we San Franciscans frequently feel the earth move under our feet. Here, near the ol' San Andreas, the landscape's been shoved around for thousands of years, leaving behind some pretty twisted rock 'n roll stories. Munch your way through some edible geology activities while hiking the ...
Ron Hipschman, Exploratorium staff physicist, talks about ways to make color-from neon signs to oil slicks to rainbows. Ron demonstrates concepts about light, and you'll get materials to build a spectroscope (which separates light into its component wavelengths).
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Color Vision and Color PhotographyJoin Exploratorium neuroscientist Richard Brown, PhD, for an enlightening overview of color vision.Using a variety of demonstrations and illusions, Richard will explore how we see color, how color vision evolved in humans and other species, and how and why color vision varies from person to person. He'll also discuss how ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
A UNIVERSE OF EXPLODING STARS: SUPERNOVA!Why do some stars explode? What would a universe without supernovae be like? Take home a star map that shows which stars will explode as supernovae.
Where: ClaytonCost: Free
Jazz under the StarsVisit our rooftop observatory to view the first quarter moon and Saturn through our telescopes while listening to KCSM Jazz 91.1FM.Please dress warmly and check back for weather updates.This outdoor event is weather dependent.If skies become rainy or cloudy, the event is cancelled.
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Mt Tam Astronomy Program - Extreme Astronomy: Eyeing the Cosmos through One Cubic Kilometer of IceImmerse yourself in the universe! FREE public lecture "Extreme Astronomy: Eyeing the Cosmos through One Cubic Kilometer of Ice" by Dr. Kirill Filimonov of the UC Berkeley in the Mountain Theatre on Mt Tam at 8:30pm followed by telescope viewing in the Rock Spring Parking Lot. Sponsored by the Mount ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: FREE
Star PartyTake a look into the night sky with members of the Halls Valley Astronomical Group (hallsvalley.org). Telescopes are provided but you are welcome to bring one. Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite #22. Park entrance gate closes at 10:00pm. (408) 274-6121
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