Gravity Probe B, launched 20 April 2004, is a space experiment testing two predictions of Einstein's theory of General Relativity, the geodetic and frame-dragging effects by means of cryogenic gyroscopes in Earth orbit.On-orbit data collection started August 2004 and ended September 2005.Analysis of the data from all four gyroscope results ...
Zero Water In the '80's and '90's, some businesses began to adopt an ethic of 'zero discharge'--this was especially true for manufacturing processes that had previously been treating wastes from their core activity as 'externalities.' At first viewed by many as an impossibility, it nonetheless established a goal towards which to work. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10 Members advance, $15 General and at door
After Hours: DNA with a TwistTest your CSI skills with "Biotech Tool Time", take home a DNA Necklace, or try your hand at Ear Wax Chromatography (Great for First Dates)! Enjoy the sunset on our roof while listening to tunes from local live band Sunrunners. Enjoy GIANT GAMES like 4 Foot Tall Jenga-Style Blocks, Over-Sized ...
Historical archaeology along what was once the frontier of Colonial New Spain requires a flexible approach to not only collaboration, but also participatory experiences in enduring traditions of agro-pastoral lifeways. Much of what archaeologists do has real-world consequences for communities and their cultural patrimony. My research in historical archaeology includes ...
A day-long conference at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, addressing features of green residential development, retrofits, and policy. Join leading practitioners and researchers for panels discussing sustainable residential energy use (design, feasibility & performance), energy efficiency in affordable housing, and government participation (policy, promotion, regulation).Breakfast/registration opens at 7.30am; proceedings ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $95 General, $65 Govt./Nonprofit, Free for UCB
Mind-Body Skills and Self-Regulation: A Look at When, Why and How for Children and AdolescentsMind-body skills and self-regulation can provide great benefit to children who suffer from headache or migraines, digestive upset, anxiety, procedure-related pain, chronic pain, bed-wetting or other chronic conditions.In this lecture, Dr. Becker will discuss how mind-body approaches can benefit children across different developmental stages, from infancy to the teen years. ...
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.
Bill McKibben: Global and Local: Dispatches from the Climate FightThe sheer financial power of the fossil fuel industry is at the heart of the climate-change problem, and the climate movement is finally grappling with this reality. Bill McKibben shares stories from the front lines of this movement – from every corner of the country and the planet. Some stories ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Scourge of Our Modern Lifestyles. Novel TreatmentThe crippling effects of carpal tunnel syndrome afflict about 5 percent of us, mostly women. Championing the advancement of minimally invasive CTS surgical technique, McCormack discusses the implications of his new project, The MANOS system. MANOS requires as little as 2mm for surgical access, therefore minimizing surgical trauma and reducing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Join scientists and jewelers for a unique look at how humankind has been turning natural materials into tools, weapons and decorative objects over the millennia. Covet the rare finds in the Academy's Gem & Mineral Vault, watch as members of the San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society demonstrate gem cutting ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
The State of Sharks, a talk by David McGuireCalifornia Academy of Sciences research associate David McGuire will discuss his research with sharks, shark threats and protections, and his work with the Shark Protection Act currently in Senate Committee. His free presentation will start at 7 P.M.
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
The Great Sunflower ProjectOver the past few years, scientific studies have suggested that both honey bee and native bee populations are in trouble. What scientists had not studied on a large scale was how the wild bees were doing and what effect that has on pollination of garden plants, crops and wild plants. ...
Speaker: Ed Arens, Center for the Built Environment
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
New Concepts and Materials for Solar Energy ConversionEfficient conversion of solar photons into other forms of energy has become one of the primary objectives of the modern science and technology. The presentation will focus on methods to engineer the energy band structure of semiconductor materials for specific energy related applications. It will discuss recent progress in using ...
Bill McKibben is an American environmentalist and writer who frequently writes about global warming and alternative energy and advocates for more localized economies. His 2010 book Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet led the Boston Globe to call him "probably the nation's leading environmentalist" and Time magazine ...
Where: OaklandCost: $23
Moonlight Hike Watch the moon rise after sunset and hike back through the redwoods by full moonlight, on a moderately strenuous 4-5 mile hike. Learn to identify constellations, a planet, and features on the moon. The hike will be led by an experienced guide and will begin and end at Chabot. After ...
Where: OaklandCost: $7
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, 09/10/11
Pepperwood Offers Insect Defenses WorkshopStudents will get close up views of the ways insects have evolved to protect themselves on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Pepperwood Preserve in Santa Rosa, CA. Students will get a close-up look at the Pepperwood insect collection then we will hit the train to look for living examples of ...
We're here to help you fall in love with sharks. And if you are already, you'll know how much fun it is to see them, feed them, and even touch them! We'll learn all about sharks of the world, and focus in on the several varieties that live right here ...
It takes more than a paleontologist to find a fossil! Find out what kinds of scientists are involved in uncovering the mystery of fossils and what they can tell us about the world in which dinosaurs lived
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
FIRST Robotics LeagueWhat the Olympics are for sports and the Nobel Prize is to science, FIRST Robotics is to kid's engineering.Take part in the most prestigious robotics competition for youth in the world this fall by joining Celsius and Beyond team. You will learn about project management, computer programming, robotics design, analytical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $950 upfront, or $330 per month
Sunday, 09/11/11
The Science of Tea Walking TourChock full of strange and wonderful compounds, tea is a royal beverage with a tale to tell. We'll venture through Chinatown and beyond to sample flavors, do some study of oxidation and diffusion, and dissect the differences between green, black, and oolong. We'll wrap up by meeting a tea expert ...
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 ...
Ecosystem ServicesThe many services that nature provides to humans are undervalued in commercial markets because it is difficult to put a price tag on them. Now, with increasing awareness about sustainability and resource limitations, companies are paying more attention to such ecosystem services. That means better understanding activities such as crop ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free Members, $7 Students
September LASER Event6:30pm-6:45pm: Socializing/networking.6:45-7:10pm: Alan Cooper and Julianne Stafford (U.S. Geological Survey) on "Cultural Perspectives of Science in Antarctica"An exploration through narrative, images and live music of the past and the future of Antarctic studies for scientists and artists before and after the Antarctic Treaty.7:10-7:35pm: Luciano Chessa (San Francisco Conservatory) on "Music ...
Learn how the Advanced Light Source is improving medicine, paving the way for clean energy, changing the future of computers, and much more.Rachel Segalman:The future of clean energy technology relies on a better understanding of materials at the nanoscale. Berkeley Lab's Rachel Segalman uses the ALS to conduct this research, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Why do We Get Old: The Current State of Aging ResearchRecent scientific research on aging had shed new lights on the aging process. The lecture by Dr. Greg Cole is designed to present an overall look on the current advances in aging research.Speaker: Dr. Greg Cole is an esteemed professor of Medicine and Neurology at UCLA and the Associated Director ...
Join Suzanne Gurton, the Education Manager at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and Price Sheppy from Park Stewardship as we enjoy our night time National Park. We will be exploring the stars above through education, activities, and star gazing opportunities. This will be a great experience for all ages.Celebrate ...
NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mapped the sky in infrared light, searching for asteroids, the nearest and coolest stars, the origins of stellar and planetary systems, and the most luminous galaxies in the Universe. WISE was an unmanned satellite carrying an infrared-sensitive telescope that imaged the entire sky, providing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $6 Members & Seniors
Regenerative Design ForumSustainability remains at the forefront of innovation in the design professions as urban challenges persist. LEED and other metrics have brought the conversation to the mainstream, yet there is doubt that such measures can make a big-enough difference to solve the problems at hand. This panel features Sandy Mendler of ...
Rich Mahoney, Ph.D. will discuss the emergence of personal robots and the drivers that may lead to their evolution and wider adoption by society.Robots play a fascinating and increasingly vital role in the world. Although they have contributed significantly to the manufacturing base that defines our modern existence, there is ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Software Alchemy and the Arc of TechnologyAn outspoken pioneer in the modern computing era and best known as the "Father of Visual Basic" and inventor of "personas," Cooper will share rare insights into the evolution of software and interaction design based on human goals and needs – and a new vision for meeting the personal and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
GPU Computing: Taming a 23,000 Thread Beast!GPUs have fundamentally changed the playing field of high performance computing. Starting out as devices intended only for the display of 3D images, GPUs are now used as supercomputers – attached processors used to accelerate computationally intensive applications. In this talk, using NVIDA GPUs as a basis, I'll provide a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $2 donation to cover food
blueEnergy is excited to host it's 5th trivia night Please join blueEnergy for an evening of fun, excitement, and brain-busting trivia! blueEnergy is excited to host it's 5th trivia night event in support of it's renewable energy, water & sanitation, and community development work on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. All proceeds from the event will go directly to ...
The Academy recently returned from one of the largest field expeditions in its history having sent shallow water, deep water, terrestrial and education teams to the Philippines to continue our study of one of the greatest biodiversity hotspots in the world. Please join us for a co-presentation from our Dean ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, Free to members
