Voyages of Scientific Discovery with the Mars Exploration RoversFor more than eight years, scientists have been doing fieldwork on Mars in the first overland investigation of another planet. Working through programmed robotic laboratories, called the Mars Exploration Rovers, they have a virtual experience of being on Mars. The Spirit and Opportunity teams have driven over 25 miles, taken ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, $5 Members
Monday, 08/27/12
Energy Efficient Dynamic Provisioning in Data Centers: The Benefit of Seeing the FutureEnergy consumption represents a significant cost in data center operation. In 2010, data centers world-wide consumed 240 billion kWh electricity, which is 1.3% of the world electricity usage and is enough to power 5 Hong Kong or roughly the entire Spain. However, real-world statistics reveals that a large fraction of ...
Python Ron's Reptile KingdomPython Ron arrives ready for safari and brings reptiles, insects, and spiders. You will want to experience this show in person and meet Python Ron and his various critters.
Are you an Activist? Naturalist? Educator? …or just curious? Want to learn about increasing habitat for local species? …transformative programs and projects? …Service learning for kids of all ages? …native plants, gardening, urban sustainability? Join us for an old-fashioned Teach-In: Greening San Francisco: Wild Corridors and Guerrilla Gardens, from the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/29/12
Having Fun in the DeltaHave you ever thought about all the things there are to do in the Delta? Come find out some fun and interesting adventures you and your family can have by exploring this hidden gem with Ranger Bill.
Maddalena Bearzi: Dolphin Confidential – Confessions of a Field BiologistEver fantasized about the unique thrill of working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild? Come hear renowned scientist Bearzi talk about her experiences at sea, tracing her own evolution as a woman and as a scientist from her earliest travails to her transformation into an advocate for conservation ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
'Rare Earth' twelve years later: What We Know Now Dr. Peter Ward is a paleontologist at the University of Washington in Seattle and author of 14 books including 'Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe' with Don Brownlee.The wealth of new exoplanet discoveries has demonstrated the extraordinary diversity of planetary systems. Yet even with the caveat ...
Access to affordable and reliable energy has been a cornerstone of the world's increasing prosperity and economic growth since the beginning of the industrial revolution. Our use of energy in the twenty-first century must also be sustainable. This talk will provide a techno-economic snapshot of the current energy landscape and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
How Cheap is Cheap Natural Gas? Characterizing the Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on Electricity Production'Hydraulic fracturing extraction has dramatically lowered the price of natural gas. As a result, natural gas is being used for a larger percentage of electricity production in the United States. Using a large dataset spanning 2000-2011, this research identifies the effects of lower natural gas prices on electricity production in ...
Seismic forces that shaped the citySan Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have shaped San Francisco's distinctive terrain, while munching through edible seismic activities and getting up close and personal with the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
African Safari....Live, Exotic MammalsBonnie Cromwell's presentation will feature a Clouded Leopard, Ring-tailed Lemur, and a Serval, just to name a few. There will be a $10., prepaid fee, and seating is limited. The event will begin at 7 P.M.
70% of the Earth's landmass is vegetated, and comprehensive vegetation mapping, monitoring, and analysis are critical to provide a better understanding of the agricultural crop and natural vegetation properties.
Seismic forces that shaped the citySan Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have shaped San Francisco's distinctive terrain, while munching through edible seismic activities and getting up close and personal with the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Saturday, 09/01/12
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome 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 ...
Science and creativity in the city of innovationSan Francisco's creative nature inspired innovation long before the silicon chip: Some of the world's most influential inventions were dreamed up by San Franciscan tinkerers. On this tour, we explore seven surprising stories of innovation that exemplify San Francisco as a hotbed of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Explore the evening magic of Muir Woods, learning about the secret nightlife of an old-growth redwood forest.This special walk begins one hour before sunset and will conclude with the dark of night!We'll listen for owls, look for bats, and use our senses to guide us along the trails.This is an ...
