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: Pay-what-you-can First Friday
Building Innovation Gary Dillabough, Managing Partner, Westly Group Ann Hand, CEO, Project Frog Kevin Surace, Founder, Serious EnergyOffices and homes waste a lot of energy and leave a lot of money on the table. A new generation of startups aim to change that by bringing innovative technology and finance to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $65 General, $45 Members
Speaker: Cliff Federspiel is the CTO and founder of Vigilent,a Bay Area company that focuses on building intelligent and automated energy management systems for data centers and large building facilities. Dr. Federspiel began his career in R&D at Johnson Controls after receiving his BSME from California Polytechnic State University San ...
There is a need for photovoltaic technologies with power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) exceeding 20% that can be produced with a module cost under $0.50 per Watt. We believe that making hybrid tandems with organic solar cells on top of silicon or CIGS solar cells is one of the most promising ...
Go Wild! Kid's Nature ProgramDid you know that there is a 30,000 acre wildlife refuge right here in the South Bay? That it is home to over 280 species of birds each year? Join us as we learn more about Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge with stories and fun activities.
Lonesome Wolf: The Life and Times of OR-7Charismatic and controversial, the gray wolf has been the subject of ongoing political battles and intensive recovery efforts in the United States. Against a backdrop of intrigue, policy and wolfish romance, we will learn what this majestic animal is all about. Steep yourself in an evening of wolf history, biology, ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: FREE
Science Set Free: Dispelling Dogmas & Opening New FrontiersMany scientists believe that science already understands the nature of reality, in principle. The fundamental questions are answered, leaving only the details to be filled in. The impressive achievements of science seem to support this confident attitude. But recent research has revealed unexpected problems at the heart of physics, cosmology, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $16 Members
Space is not Just a Vacumn: The Case for Continued Space ExplorationExploration of space is not just about increasing knowledge of the solar system and universe, though those are important reasons. It's also about addressing the challenges that we face as a society and civilization, such as energy supply and resource acquisition. But more immediate concerns can also be addressed, including ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
