TEDxHayward: Applied Peace InnovationIn the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded ...
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, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Fraud in PhotographyIn this talk, Mr. Edwards discusses the history and current status of photographic fraud and detection. Case studies range from the earliest forged photographs to historically famous cases to current fraud. Also considered are borderline cases where fraud may have been preformed or the photographer may have just wanted to ...
How can the relationship between scientists and politicians be improved, and how can that relationship benefit public policy? Award-winning journalist, author, and science educator Ira Flatow and a distinguished panel of scientists, social entrepreneurs, elected officials, and policymakers will discuss how public perceptions of the authority and reliability of science-and ...
Open your ears and your soul-this week we're exploring the intersection of sound and emotion with help from swissnex San Francisco. At interactive stations set up by scientist Eduardo Coutinho, listen to a plant make music, and explore how emotions are expressed differently in music and the human voice. See ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Women and Under-represented Students of Color in STEM EducationThe global competitiveness of the United States and of California has been attributed, in part, to our aptitude in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We are losing this lead. Despite the high demand and compensation in many STEM fields, there is a scarcity of women and under-representation of students ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, students free (with vali
Our Changing Seas: Voyage to an Earth that No One Has Seen Before Howard Spero, PhD, is a professor and Chairman of the Department of Geology at the University of California, Davis. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, American Association for the Advancement of Science and the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Spero conducts research at the interface between ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' talk and book signing with Mary RoachBest-selling author Mary Roach returns to The Bone Room Presents for a talk and signing of her latest book "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal."In "Gulp," "America's funniest science writer" (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on a unforgettable tour of our insides. The alimentary canal is classic Mary ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: free
Hack the Sky? A Public Debate on Geoengineering Since the scale of the climate change crisis became clear, our response has focused on trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to maintain the climate at something like the pre-industrial status quo. But what if that is no longer possible? With the world's nations unwilling to reduce their emissions, a ...
Shark Attack and Attack on SharksDavid McGuire is Founder and Director of Sea Stewards. As a Research Associate of the Department of Aquatic Biology at the California Academy of Sciences, McGuire conducts a shark research program that includes population studies, movements, and fisheries impacts. This presentation will include a showing of McGuire's new short film and ...
