Come to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Raptors HikeJoin a Park Ranger on a hike to explore our local winged hunters in the sky. Learn about a raptor's role in the environment and how to easily identify these hawks, falcons and eagles. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. Field guides and binoculars recommended. Meet at the ...
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
Passive House California MeetingTerry Nordbye, builder of the CLAM 2 Passive House, will share details of his current retrofit project. We'll then facilitate a group discussion of the September 9 Passive House Retrofit Event: what were key highlights and lessons learned? what questions remain, and what are your ideas for future presentations, training, ...
Simple connectivity is complicated: an introduction to the Dehn functionA lot of good math starts by taking an existence theorem and asking ``How many?'' or ``How big?'' or ``How fast''. The best-known example may be the Riemann hypothesis. Euclid proved that infinitely many primes exist, and the Riemann hypothesis describes how quickly they grow.I'll discuss what happens when you apply ...
The solar cell field is changing. We are finally approaching the Shockley-Queisser (SQ) limit for single junction solar cell ~33.5% efficiency under the standard solar spectrum. Previously, the record had been stuck at 25.1%, during 1990-2007. Why then the 8% discrepancy between the theoretical limit 33.5% versus the previously achieved efficiency?It ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 09/27/11
Celebrating the Jewish New Year: Our Role in our Planet's HealthAt Rosh Hashanah, Jews celebrate the world's birthday, and take stock of our year, recognizing our role in our ecosystem's perpetuation and in its harm, vowing to improve. This session will examine why sustainability matters, the role of food and water systems in a sustainable ecosystem, and the vital role ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Nuclear Energy After FukushimaThe media and public reaction to the nuclear accident at Fukushima involving light water reactors and their associated spent-fuel storage pools threaten to cripple the nuclear renaissance that is humanity's best hope for mitigating climate disruption, Shu contends. He will review how light water reactors and the "once-through" fuel cycle ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, IEEE members varies
NASA 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 throughout the solar system from Mercury to Pluto.
The Search for the Dark Matter of the UniverseAstronomers infer that the universe contains huge amounts of a mysterious, invisible substance called "dark matter". To account for the structure of galaxies and clusters of galaxies, the universe must contain six times more dark matter than ordinary atomic matter. We do not know what this stuff is made of. ...
With the Environmental Protection Agency under attack on Capitol Hill and national climate legislation rotting in the compost pile, it is a challenging time for environmentalists. Some organizations have shifted their sights away from Washington, D.C., to states and cities, where they see better prospects, albeit on a smaller scale. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General
Cassini/Huygens results for the Titan HazeDr. West will review what is known about Titan's massive global haze. Most remarkable is the behavior of a thin high layer which has undergone a large-amplitude seasonal change in altitude, returning to the altitude observed by the Voyager cameras almost 30 years (1 Titan year) earlier.Dr. West is an ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Adapting to sea level rise in Alameda County The Bay Area is already working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but mitigation alone will not adequately address impending sea level rise and other climate change impacts. We must take action to reduce our vulnerability to these impacts, a niche partially being filled by the new Adapting to Rising Tides ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free Members
IBM has been pioneering the application of the science of information for 100 years and played a major role in inventing and shaping a new industry. As part of its Centennial Celebration, IBM is partnering in 2011 with leading universities around the globe to explore how the world has changed ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Energy Storage: A Current AssessmentEnergy storage -- such as batteries, compressed air and pumped hydro facilities -- has been called the "Holy Grail" of the electricity grid. These technologies can balance intermittent solar and wind energy, reduce peak energy demand and provide important grid services, among other roles. But barriers such as high costs, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
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
Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub, West BaySkeptics in the Pub, West BayFiddlers Green, MillbraeIf ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer's art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics in the Pub is a monthly ...
Where: MillbraeCost:
What's in Our Genes?: How our genes make us who we areMarin Science Seminar for Teens, Educators & their Families presents:What makes us male or female? What makes us susceptible to disease? What makes us different from each other? And what makes us different from other animals? Come learn the answer to these questions. It's all in our genes!Dr. Gitschier's laboratory ...
Open Space Authority presents: Outreach to the Outdoors!Did you know that within your county you have thousands of acres of preserved land just waiting for you to come explore? Come meet the people who can tell you all about the plants and animals that live here. Let us show you what you're missing! Everyone is welcome for ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
'The Other Saber-tooths' book signing with John BabiarzJohn Babiarz will be signing his new book, "The Other Saber-tooths: Scimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphere". After a short talk starting at 7 P.M., John will sign copies of his book. Mark Hallett's art will be up through October.
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
Sea Otter Awareness Week: Two Free LecturesSurf, or Turf? Investigating Infectious Disease Dynamics in the Near-shore EcosystemNearly extirpated by fur trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, sea otters now persist in fragmented populations that extend from Russia to California. Infectious diseases have been implicated as an important cause of sea otter mortality. Determining the source, ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Triumphing Over Type 1 Diabetes: Tips & Tricks for Control & FreedomA team of physician, and 3 Certified Diabetes Educators/Registered Nurses & Dieticians will share the latest thinking on nutrition, exercise, and continuous glucose monitoring to empower a Type 1 diabetic with the knowledge & skills necessary for a life of control & vitality. Speakers include Marina Basina, MD, a clinical ...
The aggregated effects of billions of individual decisions each day have large adverse effects on human and ecosystem health, natural resource stocks, and global climate change. During the past decade, increasing attention has been paid to the role that behavioral sciences can play in promoting more sustainable systems of consumption ...
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, 10/01/11
'Packing for Mars' with the Astronomical Society of the PacificFree Workshop (Part of the Bay Area Science Festival):"Packing for Mars" with the Astronomical Society of the PacificJoin the staff of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) for a 3-hour workshop of engaging hands-on activities to introduce the science and exploration of the redplanet Mars to students and audiences ...
Where: Redwood CityCost:
Oaks Class at Pepperwood Preserve(Santa Rosa, California) – Students will explore groves comprised of many oak species onsite at Pepperwood Preserve Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm with botanical expert Steve Barnhart. Barnhart is Pepperwood's Academic Director and an expert on California's oaks, Steve Barnhart will lead students on a walk to ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $10.00
San José Clean Energy ShowcaseCome see the latest in solar, wind turbine, electric vehicle and solar hot water technologies. Bring the family and get everyone excited about clean energy! The time for clean energy is now! With money-saving rebates from the State, making home energy improvements has never been easier or more affordable. Come ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
SFSU Julia Robinson Mathematics FestivalThe Julia Robinson Math Festival is aimed at all Bay Area students in 6th – 12th grades who love math.The event consists of morning math problem solving activities and a math-circle style talk.The problem sets cover a wide variety of mathematical topics, including abstract problem-solving techniques like symmetry and parity ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 * Scholarships Available
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 in full, $330 per month
Come to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Animals and their AdaptationsFind out how animals are built to survive with the Youth Science Institute. Touch and examine live animals from a variety of taxonomic groups and learn about diet, ecological role, habitat, structure, and function.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Jazz Under the Stars - CancelledSaturday October 1, 7:00-10:00 PM -Due to current construction, park in Marie Curie Lot 5, then walk around the planetarium to enter the north side of building 36. Make a right down the hall and take the elevator to the 4th floor.Visit our rooftop observatory to view the first quarter ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Mt Tam Astronomy Program - Milky Way Galaxies Across the UniverseImmerse yourself in the universe! FREE public lecture "Milky Way Galaxies Across the Universe" by Dr. Anne Metevier of UC Santa Cruz and Sonoma State University in the Mountain Theatre on Mt Tam at 8:30pm followed by telescope viewing in the Rock Spring Parking Lot. Sponsored by the Mount Tamalpais ...
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
Where: San JoseCost: Free
SMCAS Star Party Come out and bring the kids for a mind expanding look at the universe.Setup of telescopes begins around sunset, with observations beginning about 1 hour later.
