Open Science Summit 2011 Oct 22-23The Open Science Summit examines the full spectrum of the most crucial questions affecting the future of science.We consider the disruptive changes required to improve the functioning of 21st century science, including institutional change, new infrastructure for data driven science, and new practices and approaches.Who should attend?Scientists, Hackers, Students, Patients, and Activists, Entrepreneurs, Funders,Citizens. Anyone and everyone who cares passionately ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $100-$250
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 full, or $330 per month
Science Safari: Amazing Animals - FULLLearn how a YSI animal can survive in freezing temperatures. Meet an animal that lives in the blazing heat of the dessert. See an animal that can climb upside-down on trees. Touch an animal that can scare away other animals using only it's belly. Your family can experience this and ...
Where: Los GatosCost: $10 Adult, $5 Children, free for members
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 ...
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.
