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. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Many organisms fly in order to survive and reproduce. I am fascinated by the mechanics of flying birds, insects, and autorotating seeds. Their development as an individual and their evolution as a species are shaped by the physical interaction between organism and surrounding air. It is critical that the organism's ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The 3 Es: Energy, Education, and Engineering Saul Griffith is an engineer/entrepreneur who works principally on new hardware technologies. He is Founder and Principal Scientist at Other Lab, where he focuses on engineering solutions for energy production and energy efficiency. He has also been a founder/ co-founder of numerous companies, including Optiopia, Squid Labs, Potenco, Instructables.com, Howtoons, ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Luck of the Draw NightLifeTake your chances, roll the dice, or just trust in the luck of the draw-any way you slice it, we're all subject to the laws of probability. Learn about the role chance and probability play in the natural world, scientific exploration, love, and of course-poker. Experts from the Stanford Department of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
The global water crisis is real, and in many parts of the world, worsening. Growing populations, increased competition for scarce resources, the impacts of climatic changes, and other risks and threats are all contributing to local, regional and international concerns over freshwater. Dr. Gleick will look at the future of ...
Ocean Frontierstakes us on an inspiring voyage to seaports and watersheds across the country-from the busy shipping lanes of Boston Harbor to a small fishing community in the Pacific Northwest; from America's coral reefs in the Florida Keys to the nation's premier seafood nursery in the Mississippi Delta. Here we ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $15 Seniors, $10 Students
Nhu Nguyen presents "The inner workings of mushroom taxonomy: new mushroom species and how to describe them." Have you ever heard "that mushroom is being described" or "we are describing this species" and wondered what it really means? In his talk, Nhu will attempt to show the step by step ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
3.14159265... in the Skypi, π, (3.14159265...)The world's largest ephemeral installation is scheduled to appear in the sky above the San Francisco Bay Area between Sept. 12 and 16.Merging art and technology, ISHKY has brought together a team of artists, programmers and scientists to give life to a compelling vision that a community of ...
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Friday, 09/14/12
The Role of Inventories and Speculative Trading in the Global Market for Crude OilWe develop a structural model of the global market for crude oil that for the first time explicitly allows for shocks to the speculative demand for oil as well as shocks to flow demand and flow supply. The speculative component of the real price of oil is identified with the ...
Thermostats are getting smarter, but are they doing their job of providing comfort and convenience to the occupant as well as managing energy consumption? This talk describes two research projects that use advanced thermostats. One project reviewed the use of occupancy sensors and networked programmable thermostats in dorm rooms across ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Near-Census River ScienceEnvironmental Engineering Seminar Series SeminarSpeaker: Dr. Greg Pasternack, UC DavisRoom 534
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
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.
Since 2006, the ZERO1 Biennial has showcased hundreds of artists working at the nexus of art and technology from across the world throughout the Silicon Valley and greater Bay Area. This year, the Biennial will be featuring installations, public art, and performances under the thematic Seeking Silicon Valley to "reimagine ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for SPUR members
We Are All Marine Mammals; a conversation with the Marine Mammal CenterThe Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit veterinary research hospital and educational center dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of ill and injured marine mammals, primarily elephant seals, harbor seals, and California sea lions. Since 1975 the Center has been headquartered in Sausalito in the Marin Headlands within the Golden ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $2 Donation
3.14159265... in the Skypi, π, (3.14159265...)The world's largest ephemeral installation is scheduled to appear in the sky above the San Francisco Bay Area between Sept. 12 and 16.Merging art and technology, ISHKY has brought together a team of artists, programmers and scientists to give life to a compelling vision that a community of ...
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Saturday, 09/15/12
California Coastal Clenup day in the East BayVolunteers are needed to join in the East Bay Regional Park District's share of the state's largest volunteer event, the 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2012. Participants will help to rid the shoreline of trash and debris, as well as recyclable materials. Of ...
California Coastal Cleanup Day, an annual beach and inland waterway cleanup, is the state's largest volunteer event. In 2010, over 82,500 volunteers removed more than 1.2 million pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, and waterways. When combined with the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by Ocean Conservancy and ...
Where: Cost: Free
California Coastal Cleanup Day in Marin CountyPlease check the Bay Model website for over 35 volunteer cleanup sites in Marin County – http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ Central Marin Sites: China Camp State Park, Corte Madera Creek-Larkspur Ferry Terminal, Gallinas Creek-McInnis County Park Boat Launch, Gallinas Creek-North Fork, Loch Lomond Marina & Seaway Beach, Mahon Creek, McInnis Beach, McNear's Beach, Muzzi ...
Where: Cost: Volunteer
Coastal Clean up at Horseshoe Cove and BBQ celebration after at Bay ModelThe California Coastal Commission organizes this statewide cleanup on the same day as the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Day, making it one of the largest volunteer events of the year. 80% of the trash entering the ocean fromCaliforniacomes from sources on land. Please help save our coast and marine life.Please ...
Despite their dark name, black holes power some of the brightest objects in the Universe. Jason Dexter will discuss the observational evidence for the existence of black holes, the types of black holes that can be seen and the reasons why. What is an accretion disk that forms around a ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Solar ViewingDaytime Solar: Solar and Radio telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun.Please visit our webpage at for more details. http://rfo.org/public-astronomy.html*Restrooms are available. *Handicapped Parking and wheelchair access are located at the observatory entrance.Solar Observing is FREE to the public!State Park Entrance ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $8.00
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron HipschmanWhat's the difference between "heat" and "temperature"? We use the terms interchangeably, but they have precise meanings to physicists. Get a feel for heat and how it flows, and find out how a thermostat works--and how a Thermos® can keep what's hot hot and what's not, not.For ages 6 and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Fish Feeding FrenzyHelp Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Mad Science: Kitchen ChemistryCooking is all about chemistry! Students will be introduced to the virtual laboratory we call a kitchen in a novel and practical application of science! Dinnertime will never be the same….This program is limited to the first 30 students.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
BBQ With the StarsJoin world-renowned astronomers for an end-of-summer picnic on Mt. Hamilton! Event begins with outdoor catered BBQ (with vegetarian options) and live 1970s music from Silicon Valley's Dr. West. Mingle, chat, and ask your cosmic questions of UC astronomy professors Alex Filippenko, Geoff Marcy, and Sandra Faber.UC professor emeritus Timothy Ferris, ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $60
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Star PartyPlease visit the following link on our (RFO homepage) for complete details and directions!http://rfo.org/public-astronomy.html(Handicapped parking and ramp access to the observatory are available)Ca. State Park Vehicle Fee: $8.00 Admission Fee: $3.00 per person 18yrs and over. Under 18yrs FREE(Cash or personal checks only, no ATM's available)Clear Skies
Where: KenwoodCost: $11.00
3.14159265... in the Skypi, π, (3.14159265...)The world's largest ephemeral installation is scheduled to appear in the sky above the San Francisco Bay Area between Sept. 12 and 16.Merging art and technology, ISHKY has brought together a team of artists, programmers and scientists to give life to a compelling vision that a community of ...
Where: Cost:
Sunday, 09/16/12
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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Monarch Butterfly MigrationsCome explore the life of a monarch butterfly. Discover what these beautiful insects need from us and from nature to survive their long annual migrations between Canada to Mexico. Meet at the park visitor center.
The Sea Otter is a keystone species in the kelp forests of the central coast of California. Once severely threatened with extinction by the fur trade, the population of these incredible animals has rebounded to about 2,700 animals and healthy kelp forests have recovered with them. Today, their population has ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
The Physics of AnimationComputer animation in feature-films is a modern-day nexus of art and science.Professor Alejandro Garcia developed and teaches "Physics of Animation", a science course for visual artists. During 2011, he took a professional leave and worked in Dreamworks Animation's department of Artistic Development as a physics consultant on "Madagascar 3: Europe's ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, $5 Members
Free Sunday at the California Academy of SciencesMuseum Free DaysFree Day ChangesThe Academy is changing its free day policy to target more working families, who were previously unable to come on the Wednesday free days. We hope that this change to weekend dates will allow a wider range of people to attend.Starting in 2012, the Academy's monthly ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
3.14159265... in the Skypi, π, (3.14159265...)The world's largest ephemeral installation is scheduled to appear in the sky above the San Francisco Bay Area between Sept. 12 and 16.Merging art and technology, ISHKY has brought together a team of artists, programmers and scientists to give life to a compelling vision that a community of ...
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Monday, 09/17/12
Solar Neutrinos in 2012: The End of Days? Huge strides have been made in the field of solar neutrinos in past decades, with the resolution of the solar neutrino problem providing clear evidence of neutrino oscillation. This has allowed us to move beyond the basic questions to a precision era, in which we can use the Sun to ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
'Call of Life'Film evenings begin with potluck refreshments & social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm, followed by a discussion after the film. A film by Species Alliance, including David Ulansey and Monte Thompson.All over the world species are becoming extinct at an astonishing rate, from 1000 to 10,000 times ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5 Donation
Tuesday, 09/18/12
i4Energy Center Research SymposiumThe i4Energy Center is a nexus, bringing multi-disciplinary minds together together to create information technology advances for our multi-layered energy challenges. i4Energy is a collaboration among CITRIS (U.C. Berkeley, Davis, Merced, and Santa Cruz); the California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE); and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Zero Net Energy in Context: Achieving the ZNE Targets for California New ConstructionIn this forum, the PG&E Zero Net Energy Pilot Program is bringing together multiple viewpoints to explore the concept of zero net energy within the larger framework California's energy efficiency and environmental goals and policies that drive them. We will hear from stakeholders in the policy, planning, utility and design ...
Cities have always been constantly evolving ecosystems of innovation, but advances in technology and enhanced access to information have enabled our cities and our citizens as never before. How can we better leverage data and information to help our cities? Join moderator Hugh Aldridge, from the UC Berkeley Center for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free members
Energy Upgrade California Program Homeowner WorkshopThe purpose of this workshop is to introduce home performance and provide information on the Energy Upgrade California Program to homeowners, as well as to familiarize them with the Energy Upgrade California web portal.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Urban Foraging in San Francisco & BeyondSpeaker: Curt Haney, President, Mycological Societyof SFEach general meeting begins with mushroom identification and cultivation delights, then features a guest speaker on a selected mycological topic.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 09/19/12
Active geologic processes in the solar system: Mars, Io and Icy SatellitesIn this talk, Dr. Phillips will address several outstanding questions regarding the dynamics of geological processes in solar system bodies. She will address several key areas she has studied on Io, Europa and Mars including dark slope streaks on Mars, impact cratering and change detection on icy satellites, and ongoing ...
In this talk, I'll focus on the deep motivations that drive so many to create, interact, and collaborate on Facebook, StackExchange, Wikipedia, Twitter, and countless other sites. As social media have become the Internet's driving force, questions about motivation and incentives have come to the forefront. Motivation, however, is hard ...
CrowdSolvingWhat happens when hundreds of thousands of non-experts play a protein folding game? They make important scientific discoveries, of course! Behind the scenes, such magical applications are being enabled by advances in simulation technology and by our deepening understanding of on-line social games. This talk will describe several large-scale experiments ...
Geoff Marcy & Dan Werthimer: The Great Debate: Are We Alone?Science fiction often portrays our galaxy as teeming with advanced civilizations engaged in interstellar commerce and star wars. Back in our real universe, extraterrestrial life has proved elusive. The arguments for and against technologically advanced life in the galaxy have sharpened in recent years. Evidence abounds on Earth of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
Nerd Nite SF #28: Mites Mystery, Weird WWII SF, and Pierrot LunaireItching to get out of the house? Feeling a little moonstruck? Ever wished our lecture-in-a-bar catchphrase were "the History Channel with beer" instead? Well, you're in luck, 'cause we have a NNSF grab-bag to fit almost any predilection, with a biologist's personal account of ectoparasite hell, a history buff's tales ...
You could almost say that Shannon Bennett's career as a virologist found her after she became infected with parasites while on a volunteer stint in Liberia during her college years. She was fascinated by the experience to the point that she has been on a quest to understand the life ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, Free Members
