Mad Science: Up, Up & AwayJoin Mad Science for this fun, educational program where the principles of air pressure will be taken to a new high! Some of the things children can observe include: the creation of a hot air balloon, giant smoke rings generated by a vortex generator and a hovercraft in action. Ages 5-12.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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, 01/14/12
The Elusive Snow Leopard: New Insights Into Its Behavior and Conservation Dr. Rodney Jackson has been studying snow leopards for over 30 years. Jackson will talk about his arduous fieldwork in high-mountain habitats and extreme low temperatures. He will describe the direct partnerships with local people that are the cornerstones of the Conservancy's success - creating conservation and education activities that grow from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Mad Science: Fire and IceExplore "magical" chemical potions, the wonders of dry ice, and the dynamics of air pressure. Some of the topics the mad scientists will investigate include: the three states of matter, a gassy taste test and a super spectacular bubbling potion. Ages 5-12.
The cold waters of the California Current off the Pacific coast of North America are home to a diverse and biologically rich array of marine fishes with extraordinary means of survival. Join Ichthyologist, humorist, author, and self-proclaimed "Rock-star Biologist" Milton Love for some unique insight into the lives, science, and ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
How do Muslims view science and evolution?Salman Hameed is an astronomer and Assistant Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, Massachusetts. Currently, he is working on understanding the rise of creationism in contemporary Islamic world and how Muslims view the relationship between science & religion. He is also working with historian Tracy Leavelle at ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, $5 Members
The Salt Marshes: Then and Now Approximately 85% of San Francisco Bay's wetlands have disappeared over the last 200 years due to industry and development, impacting the wildlife that lived in and around them. Some of the plants and animals have made a comeback. Learn the history of the salt marshes and the plant and animal ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Monday, 01/16/12
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in the Golden Gate National ParksJoin us for another historic Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer in the Golden Gate National Parks at our doorstep and help grow and restore these cherished national parklands. It's fun, it's healthy, and it makes a difference-the perfect way to pitch in on a momentous day. Bring ...
Edward J. Larson: Scott, Amundsen and Science: The 100th Anniversary of Robert Falcon Scott Reaching the South PoleEdward J. Larson, Visiting Professor of Law, Stanford University; University Professor of History, Pepperdine UniversityPulitzer Prize-winning historian Larson is a master of the history of science and exploration. He now delves into the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, which culminated 100 years ago when Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
Lawrence Lessig - How Money Corrupts Congress and a Plan to Stop It -- SOLD OUTThe Long Now Foundation's monthly series Seminars About Long-term Thinkinghttp://longnow.org/seminars/02012/jan/17/how-money-corrupts-congress-and-plan-stop-it/Lawrence Lessig presentsHow Money Corrupts Congress and a Plan to Stop ItA dazzlingly incisive presenter, Lawrence Lessig specializes in identifying deep systemic problems in public process (such as copyright malfunction and Congressional dysfunction) and then showing how they can be cured. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10
Wednesday, 01/18/12
Writing Stories from Data: Using Narrative to Transform Publishing and Business AnalyticsAs the publishing industry struggles to deal with a post Google world and more and more data comes online, there is a growing opportunity for the automatic creation of content based upon the analysis of data and the articulation of the stories hidden with it. In this talk, Dr. Hammond ...
Marking the 100th anniversary of teams led by Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott reaching the South Pole, science historian Edward Larson will reexamine their so-called Race to the Pole in light of their objectives. Amundsen and his men focused exclusively on reaching the pole and succeeded brilliantly. Scott and ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
State of the Creek-What's Happening in the Sausal Creek Watershed?Restoration site leaders from throughout the Sausal Creek Watershed will share about their current projects, priorities for the year, and support needs. Please come to learn more about Friends of Sausal Creek's work and volunteer opportunities; if you want to help organize your neighbors or adopt a spot, this meeting ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #20: Ice Cream, Streetcar Housing, and Antibody EngineeringDoors open at 7:30, show begins at 8pm.Mad science meets ice cream! A suburb made from streetcars! Artificial development of antibodies! All this and more, so come on down for some drinks, beats, and lectures. Plus:NERD NITE: THE MAGAZINEWe're launching a magazine! Featuring the best from Nerd Nites around the ...
Get a jump start on celebrating Chinese New Year with a night of lion dancers, martial arts demonstrations, and good fortune. Learn about the significance of the Chinese lunar calendar, and how it compares to calendars from other cultures like the Maya during a special presentation. Welcome the Year of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
An Interdisciplinary Tour of the Human Condition in Three Stages: Time, Life, and MindAn Interdisciplinary Tour of the Human Condition in Three Stages: Time, Life, and MindOver the years, artists, scientists, engineers, and humanities scholars have explored the grand themes that define the human condition from radically different perspectives. Too infrequently, they are given the opportunity to listen to each other and engage ...
Where: StanfordCost: FREE; no registration is required
Many dedicated naturalists have left memorable footprints in Golden Gate Park over the years. William Hammond Hall, the park's first superintendent, applied principles of natural plant succession to stabilize the sand dunes that underlie the park. John McLaren, longtime park superintendent and experimental horticulturalist, arrived at the great variety of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 donation
Sperm Whales: Kith and Kin -- the social life of the world's largest toothed whaleDr. Sarah Mesnick of NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center will talk about current research on giant sperm whales, and bring a world-wide and regional perspective into her insights on sperm whale intelligence, population structure, social complexity, 'culture,' life history, and reproductive behavior. The sperm whale, like other cetacean species, live, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: free to Museum Members; $5 for the general public
The End of Illness - RESCHEDULEDDespite advances in modern medicine, Agus asks why we aren't better at curing illness. Agus insists that we must embrace a totally new view of looking at our health to prevent and combat hearth disease, cancer and autoimmune disorder. He offers a practical health guide to better understand the human ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
A California Mushroomer in Yankee Forests Christian Schwarz presents "A California Mushroomer in Yankee Forests," a showcase of some of the marvelous fungi that grow in the forests of the eastern United States, as well as his thoughts and reflections on being a mushroomer away from home.Christian has been seriously interested in fungi since age sixteen. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Golden Age of MesopredatorsGlen Martin, former environmental reporter for the Chronicle, will recount how mid-level predators are thriving in the Bay Area. You can get an intro to the subject through his Bay Nature article from July 1st of 2011, the Middle Way.
