Our education system is facing rapid, dramatic changes at both state and federal levels. Pressure to implement the Common Core standards, and the mystery surrounding the Next Generation Science Standards, makes your participation in this year's conference more important than ever. Get what you need to know about Common Core and NGSS ...
Where: San JoseCost: Varies, see website
Bird Walk with Master Birder Dominik MosurDominik identified 273 birds in San Francisco in 2011, setting the City's all-time record for a birding Big Year. We'll see how many we can spot on Corona Heights this morning! Meet in front of the Randall Museum.Leader: Dominik Mosur
Electric power distribution used to be so pleasant and simple: power flowed down the wires from a nice substation to a happy consumer, and if the circuit could handle peak load, it would be okay in all conditions. Today it's much more mysterious: with solar panels and wind turbines, nobody ...
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Houge Park Star Party - LOCATION CHANGEMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.Due to construction at Houge Park, this event will be held at Rancho Canada del Oro instead. Map to Rancho
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Tensions in Energy: Aligning Innovation, Investment, and Policy: BERC Energy SymposiumThe BERC Energy Symposium is the premier energy event at UC Berkeley and the largest student-run energy conference on the West Coast. Key players from the research, business development, policy and economics communities converge on Berkeley's campus to explore innovative ideas and provide a platform for vibrant discussion among hundreds ...