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
