Michael Minear, Chief Information Officer at the UC Davis Medical Center, is a national leader in health-care information technology. He has an extensive record of leading transformations of large, complex organizations in the use of modern information technology.As a member of the executive leadership team of UC Davis Health System, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Future of Transportation in the East BayRenee Rivera joined the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (EBBC) in 2011 as executive director, after many years as a volunteer, board member, and most recently acting executive director at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Renee has a background in non-profit financial management and administration, and worked for many years at ...
Hurricane Sandy and other recent extreme weather events underscore the importance of preparing for climate variability and change. But understanding the on-the-ground implications of climate change can be challenging, especially since we can't precisely predict the future of our climate. Join Beth Rodehorst of ICF International and Joe LaClair of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for Members
SCIENCE!!! The Technology of Cleantech: Batteries and Fuel CellsEver wonder how batteries and fuel cells actually work? Join BERC, CLEE and BCLT for lunch as we explore the science of clean technology.• Speakers: Gao Liu, Electrochemical Technologies Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Heather Buckley, Arnold Group, U.C. Berkeley Department of Chemistry• Moderator: Alex Luce, Graduate Researcher, Materials Science ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Special Seminar in Paleobiology and GeobiologyShuzhong Shen is Director of the State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology & Stratigraphy at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. An expert on the taxonomy and evolution of Carboniferous and Permian (360-250 million years ago) brachiopods, he has conducted field research in China, Russia, Japan ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
History of the DeltaLearn about the history of the delta - from the early 1800s up to 2012 - from framing, discovery of gold, railroad building, and levee building to the present time with Ranger Bill. 1,000 miles in scope, 60-80 man made islands, and a population that exceeds 500,000! Historical. Educational. Informative.
Toward Highly Dynamic Locomotion : Actuation, structure and control of the MIT cheetah robotRobot designers are increasingly searching for ideas from biology. The talk will introduce such bio-inspired robots that embody the hypothesized principles from the insights obtained by animal studies. Through these examples, the intricate processes of design principle extraction will be discussed. Current research in the MIT biomimetics lab is centered ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
JavaScript anticensorship proxies Censorship is an everyday reality for many of the world's Internet users. Users turn to circumvention systems like Tor; censors respond by blacklisting the addresses of those systems. This talk will cover the use of "flash proxies" to evade such blacklisting. Flash proxies-which despite the name, do not use Adobe ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tracking and Curbing the Next PandemicProfessor Meyers will discuss global pandemics, why influenza remains a major threat, and how mathematical modeling has been combined with high performance computing to improve disease surveillance, forecasting and intervention.Speaker: Lauren Meyers Room T175
The increasing exposure of society to natural hazards has made the forecasting of extreme events a pressing scientific concern. No aspect of this problem has been more vexing than earthquake prediction. The century-long failure to identify observable precursory signals diagnostic of impending events has led to an alternative approach, pioneered ...
With Bay Area population forecast to increase to 8 or 9 million people, the region is grappling with where current and future residents will live and work. In San Francisco population density is rising in the trendy South of Market and Mission Bay areas, where housing is close to social ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $65 General, $45 Members
Boating Clean and Green The Boating Clean and Green Campaign is an education and outreach program that promotes environmentally sound boating practices to marine business and boaters in California. The program is conducted by the California Department of Boating and Waterways and the California Coastal Commission. The Campaign conducts boater education throughout the state ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Digital GovernmentLieutenant Governor and former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom discusses how ordinary citizens can use new digital tools to dissolve political gridlock and transform American democracy. In his first book, Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government, Newsom argues that, just as the post office and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $20 Members, $15 Students
No Bones About It: The Diversity of Gelatinous Invertebrates in the Deep SeaLiving in the ocean just a couple miles offshore from San Francisco are creatures more alien than any science fiction movie. Most of these are so fragile that they haven't been observed until recently, when submarine vehicles have begun to explore, film, and collect them. Dr. Steve Haddock from the ...
Award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas, one of the few women in her field, specializes in traveling around the world to photograph species including penguins, lions, gorillas, grizzlies, and sea otters. Hear Eszterhas share memorable anecdotes and technical expertise from her time in the field-how she journeyed to Antarctica to capture ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 donation General, members free
A veteran environmental leader, Mr. Pope worked for the Sierra Club for more than thirty years. In that time he has served as Political Director, Conservation Director, Executive Director, and Chairman. He stepped down as Chairman in 2012 to become a Senior Strategic Advisor and established Inside Straight Strategies, a ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10 General, Free for UCB Students
Friday, 02/22/13
Adventures of a Vatican Astronomer No scientist is a Spock-like android; a scientist's work is as intuitive, and just as full of human foibles, as a painting, a symphony, or a prayer. But most of us don't have the opportunity (or training) to reflect on the human dimensions of our work. Br. Guy Consolmagno does; ...
What is a memristor? Why did it take 37 years to make one? Why did HP's memristor generate so much excitement? How does the memristor retain its memory even after the power is switched off? What is the difference between a non-volatile memristor and a locally-active memristor? How smart are ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Autoimmune dry eye - Molecular mechanisms and novel therapiesOne of the most debilitating forms of dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)) results from autoimmune-mediated destruction of the lacrimal gland. Despite powerful immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapy, KCS associated with autoimmune disease can provoke corneal opacification and even blindness through a process known as squamous metaplasia. Little is known about ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Golden ShoreAward-winning journalist David Helvarg will discuss his latest book, The Golden Shore: California's Love Affair with the Sea. Joined by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle, who will introduce the program, Helvarg will examine the spirit of the Californian coast, its mythic place in American culture and how the Pacific defines ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Public Star Viewing NightsJoin Sonoma State University's Physics and Astronomy department for a star party.Topic: Jupiter and the Winter Circle
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 02/23/13
Healthy Trails Hike, MontalvoJoin a Park Interpreter for a 2.0-mile hike in the scenic redwoods of Villa Montalvo. We will hike to Lookout Point, where on a clear day you can see out to the San Francisco Bay. Please bring hiking shoes, water, snacks, and sun/rain protection. (408) 918-7774
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
California geology from the ground up, part two: north of the bay, including the SierraJoin us for our popular series of free public lectures on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series takes place in the Visitor Center of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. These illustrated presentations are enjoyable for ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Marvelous MushroomsHave fun with fungi! Become a mushroom expert as you explore the Museum and see how mushrooms can be more than just delicious food! Create mushroom crafts, talk to experts, and engage in some hands-on activities about decomposers, as the Museum celebrates all things mushroom. It's also Sandy the Whale's ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
How the Tides Work for YouRacers, cruisers, and recreational boaters will see and learn how the waters move on San Francisco Bay. Cash only. Reservations a must, email jimtantillo@comcast.net or phone 408-263-7877.
Where: SausalitoCost: $15
Run of the SalmonYears later and many millions of dollars invested, the endangered Chinook population is not recovering in ways hoped. What have scientists recently discovered? Is it something in the water? Find out more and feel free to share information with Ranger Linda.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Elephant Seals of Point ReyesJoin a Sanctuary naturalist and a Park Service docent at the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Ctr, Drakes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore. Hop the Park Shuttle, walk to the seal haul-out overlook. Explore the northern elephant seal's life cycle during prime time for elephant seal romance!Advance Tickets Required; Space is ...
Where: Point Reyes StationCost: $10 Adults, $ 5 for 16 and under
'Elemental: Three Stories, Three Continents, One Commitment to Change'Elemental tells the story of three individuals united by their deep connection with nature and driven to confront some of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time. The film follows Rajendra Singh, an Indian government official gone rogue, on a 40-day pilgrimage down India's once-pristine Ganges River, now polluted ...
Special event for SciSchmooze readers! Come meet editors Herb and Bob and explore the wonders of the Elephant Seal breeding grounds at Año Nuevo State Reserve. Only 18 tickets available. No refunds. Here's how this will work: Since Año Nuevo does not handle group reservations, we have pre-purchased tickets for you. You ...
Where: PescaderoCost: $7 per person (+$1.24 service fee)
Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology ProjectBecome a scientist and contribute to a project studying the timing of plant life cycles throughout the seasons. Are plants responding to climate variability? Come learn about projects being set up in the South Bay and how you can participate. We will begin with an indoor presentation followed by practicing ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Evolution Today: Curent State of Knowledge and ControversiesJoin us to celebrate Darwin Day! Charles Darwin was born on February 12 but we will be celebrating his birthday February 24. This will be a grand celebration featuring three renown speakers and a potluck banquet! Our featured speakers are:George Smoot, Nobel Laureat, Lawrence Berkeley National LabPeter Hess, National Center ...
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.
Designed by Durban, South Africa-based entrepreneur Sarah Collins of Natural Balance and poverty activist Moshy Mathe, the Wonderbag is aimed at societies where fuel is expensive or time-consuming to gather. The Wonderbag is a non-electric, heat-retention cooker that allows food that has been brought to a boil on a stove ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
STEM teacher and Researcher (STAR) Program Dr. Rebar, joining us via Skype video, and Ms. Seimer, joining us in-person, will present a lively overview of the teacher-researcher experiences possible in the STAR program. STAR is a 9-week summer research internship for aspiring science and mathematics teachers. Undergraduate, Masters, Credential or Baccalaureate students who want to be ...
Harsh environment sensors can be used to perform real-time, in-situ combustion monitoring leading to designs of power and propulsion systems (e.g. automotive engines, industrial gas turbines and aircraft engines) with increased efficiencies, fuel flexibility and reduced CO2 emissions.In addition, new milestones in space exploration can be realized through the development ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Meeting Conservation: Science , Policy and Community approaches to Biodiversity ConservationDr. Scott Loarie, Stanford University, is co-Director of iNaturalist.org: a natural history citizen-science social network to crowd-source data on climate impacts to biodiversity. He will be giving an informal presentation on his conservation work, the role of iNaturalist in promoting citizen science, and broadly about promoting public outreach in conservation work.Room ...
Watch the setting sun and greet the rising moon at this wild edge of the continent.The half-mile trail is steep in places. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Meet park staff and docents at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead.The new suspension bridge is now open to the public.Limited to 50 ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Nerd Nite East Bay #5: Microbiome, Machining and Mars CuriosityGrab a drink and join us for a journey from the very small and close to the very far and vast. Jessica Richman shares a bit about the microbial cells found in you that out number your own cells 10-to-1 (and may have genes that out number your own genes ...
H2 Meets the ESUHow quantitative genetics can be used to assess the evolutionary significance of phenotypic traits that diagnose the endangered San Francisco Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Microtechnology for Interfacing with the Nervous SystemThe brain has always been attractive to engineers. Neurons and their connections, like tiny circuit elements, process and transmit information in a dramatic way that is intimately curious to researchers in the computer science and engineering fields. Science has made great strides in the past few decades toward uncovering the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Star Formation through Radio Eyes: Probing Magnetic Fields with CARMAHow do stars form? How can we use radio waves to probe the origins of stars within their cold, dusty natal clouds? And how do magnetic fields affect the star-formation process? Come and find out how I use CARMA, a millimeter-wave radio telescope in the Eastern Sierras, to find answers ...
As Big Data proliferates, search engines must get smarter at delivering the results you want. Harry Shum, VP for search product development at Microsoft, will describe the Bing Dialog Model, the system that drives www.bing.com. The model does more than simply navigate users to a landing page; it relies on ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate Playdate: Trails & TracksGallop, bound, and waddle as you learn to move like your favorite animals! Join us for a hike into the hills of the Marin Headlands where your curious preschooler will engage their senses searching for evidence of animals in their habitats. Together, you and your preschooler will touch and feel ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $15/per child per session, 1 adult admission free
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 ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Role of NFC in the future of Digital WalletWith digitization of wallet, Near Field Communication (NFC) is fast becoming another ubiquitous interface for mobile devices. Sunil will discuss applications for NFC, details of the radio interface, status of the standardization process for inter operability as seen by the NFC Forum SIG and the future course NFC is projected ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $10 General, Free for members advance, $5 at door
Bryant Austin on WhalesIn his talks Bryant Austin offers insight into three major areas of his work. It begins with the journey to follow the inspiration given to him by two whales, and the external and personal challenges he had to overcome to document and share these creatures on their scale.With the challenges he faced ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Curiosity on MarsMt. Diablo Astronomical Society monthly meetings begin with a short "What's Up" presented by one of our members followed by a speaker. This month's speaker is – Dr. Chris McKay, NASA – "Curiosity on Mars"There is no fee for visitors but we appreciate a donation for light snacks and beverages.
