The public outpouring following the death of Steve Jobs attests to the impact this creative genius had on the world. In the only biography authorized by Jobs himself, Walter Isaacson tells the riveting story of his roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of the creative entrepreneur. Isaacson, CEO of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20-25 General, $17-22 Members
Resonances and the Angular Momentum of the Earth-Moon SystemThe prevailing theory for the formation of the Moon is a giant collision between proto-Earth and a Mars-sized protoplanet, with the Moon being mainly made from the impactor's material. It is now known that the composition of the Moon is too similar to Earth's mantle to be derived from the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
A Night of Chemistry CarolsWind down 2011, the International Year of Chemistry with a sensational seasonal night of Chemistry carols. Bring your lab coats, goggles and good walking shoes to bring singing science to the community and give the tourists something to write home about.The Chemistry Teacher is Coming to TownHe sees you when ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Bring songs
The Science of (Holiday) Light Walking TourThe Science of (Holiday) LightA seasonal stroll for inquisitive soulsThree nights/weekDec. 14, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30First night preview, Dec. 11Join us on this festive trek and gain a new appreciation for some ofthe city's most spectacular light displays. We'll stroll along SanFrancisco stairways, side streets, and scenic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 adults, $15 youth
Skeptalk: Can You Feel the Science?!?The Bay Area Skeptics present Dr. Kirsten Sanford (aka Dr. Kiki of the "This Week in Science" podcast) on science, sensationalism, and the media. The audience will join Dr. Kiki in exploring: "Does sensationalism hurt or help the perception of science?" Please come!
