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
Wednesday, 09/14/11
Energy Fundamentals: Solar Geometry AnalysisThe sun is the source of almost all energy on earth. How people and buildings interact with the sun impacts buildings. From an architectural perspective the sun energy can be broken down into two primary categories, heat energy and light energy. The sun's relationship with the earth has implications for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Gravitational wave astronomy: a peek through the windowThe direct detection of gravitational waves will offer a completely new window onto our Universe: one that is dominated by degenerate objects, black holes, explosions and mergers. Although this window is so far still obscured a glimpse of its richness can be seen from electromagnetic observations of gravitational wave sources. ...
Moncarz presents a global economic perspective on the European Union's dream of clean, efficient and renewable energy: Where is it within the climate challenge of coal, politicized natural gas supply and nuclear power? Will the huge amount of shale gas being developed by U.S. firms in Poland tilt the scale? ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Interplanetary Missions with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric NorrisNASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric B. Norris will present an exciting multimedia look at current NASA interplanetary missions, including the Dawn mission to Vesta, the Juno mission to Jupiter, and the soon-to-be-launched Mars Curiosity Rover. Eric will also update us on other missions througout the solar system from Mercury to Pluto.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Open Space Authority presents: BUGS BUGS BUGS!The Open Space Authority presents Docent Steve and his enthusiasm for all things creepy and crawly. Come learn the ant secret handshake or discover if bees have their own version of dancing GPS! Bring your questions and your sense of adventure and come have some fun! Everyone welcome.
Where: San JoseCost:
Catastrophes! Earth-Shattering Events that Changed HistoryEarthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters remind us that, as Will Durant said, "Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice." But despite the magnitude of these events, most people have a poor understanding of why they occur and what real dangers they pose-and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
Dr. Kimberly Barnholt 23andMe, Making Science PersonalLife as a Researcher at 23andMeScience is all about learning and discovery. What better subject to study than your own body and health? Research at 23andMe, a leading company in personal genetics, gets people involved in the science process from genotype to phenotype. 23andMe's mission is to advance personalized medicine and to accelerate ...
Where: BelmontCost: Free
Living Well with a Diagnosis of Heart FailureWhile the term "heart failure" sounds like a sudden and catastrophic event, it is actually a condition of gradual worsening of the heart's capacity to pump blood, and as such presents with a variety of symptoms. This talk will focus on the causes of heart failure, its treatments, and the ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
San Francisco Microscopical Society: My Adventures Building a Two-Photon MicroscopeFor anyone interested in microscopes or scientific imaging, the next meeting of the San Francisco Microscopical Society will feature UC Berkeley imaging specialist Paul Herzmark. Refreshments will be served at the beginning of the meeting.Directions to the Randall are here: http://is.gd/randallmapSpeaker: Dr. Paul HerzmarkBuckley Room, bottom floor
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
underfoot 2011Underfoot 2011 - Bay Artists look DOWNWorkspace Gallery proudly introduces our second annual sewer extravaganza, Sept 14th through 17th!What has science got to do with it? Well sometimes you just have to take a chance! A bicycle tour of city infrastructure is a tour of applied science. Places we don't ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free, donation requested
Invented in San Francisco Walking Tour - After HoursSome of the City's most interesting natives aren't people, but the brainchildren of make-it-happen San Franciscans that have changed the world. Explore the science behind the creations of some of SF's important imaginators, learn a bit about the neuroscience of creativity, and experiment with your own powers of perception, all ...
While international climate negotiations inch forward, many national governments are taking steps to decouple economic growth from carbon pollution. Conservative governments in France and Italy see opportunities in moving away from fossil fuels. Australia, which exports coal and is heavily reliant on resource extraction, recently announced a goal of reducing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
How much life grows or passes, on land or sea, through one cubic foot of space? To find out, and to record the stunning concentrates of biodiversity, the photographer David Liittschwager and a group of scientists record whatever appears in an open green metal frame over the course of a ...
How Did Ice Age Mammals and Birds from La Brea Tar Pits Respond to Climate ChangeDr. Donald Prothero of Occidental College will speak on his research on climate change and The La Brea tar pits, one of the most complete fossil records of the last 40,000 years. Geochemistry shows dramatic climate change from sage-oak chaparral to snowy coniferous forests during the glacial peak, then back ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Post-Petroleum Transportation: Finding Your Best Alternative FuelCome join a lively evening conversation with experts in the field of alternative transportation: Kumar Plocher, Yokayo Biofuels, biodiesel; David Arkin, Arkin-Tilt, ethanol; plus speakers on electric vehicles and biking. We'll explore your choices in transition technologies--electric, ethanol, biodiesel, and biking--which all lighten your footprint on the planet with cleaner ...
Have you ever wondered how birds learn to sing such beautiful songs? And why they produce so many different types of vocalizations? David Lukas will help answer some of these questions and share his insights into the magical world of birdsong. We'll learn about how birds produce sounds and the ...
