The Future is Electric: Plug In and Get ThereA workshop and street fair highlighting the latest advancements in plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) at the San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street. The workshop in Koret Auditorium will feature presentations by experts on the financial and environmental benefits of owning a PEV and a panel of owners talking about their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Back in Time18,000 years ago there was no SF Bay Estuary and the delta was in a whole different location. More recently, the last 160 years ago has dramatically changed these formations again. Come watch the Bay Model fill. Watch an accelerated time lapse and see how one of the world's largest ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Solar ObservingCome join us this Saturday for an excellent opportunity to observe our only star, the SUN! Visit our home page at http://www.rfo.org and click the (Star Party) tab. Observing is FREE to the public. Parking is $8.00 per vehicle. Handicapped parking is available at the Observatory entrance.
Where: KenwoodCost: $8.00
World Oceans Day at the Marine Science InstituteThe Marine Science Institute invites you to celebrate World Oceans Day with us. We will be offering two boat trips aboard our 90 foot Research Vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee. Each two hour voyage features a unique window into San Francisco Bay. We'll deploy our net to catch a sample ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $40 general, $20 children, see website
HAPPY HOLLOW EDZOOCATION presents Go Wild!Happy Hollow Park and Zoo comes to your library! Join us with yourwhole family for a fun filled program with live crittersand learn about adaptations, habitat, diet,and more.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Time Travel Not Guaranteed, Movie & Science TalkRoger Ebert wrote of this terrific little film:"Few descriptions of 'Safety Not Guaranteed' will do it justice. It's a more ambitious and touching movie than seems possible."Time travel is a wonderful idea. Come explore that wonder while watching what Mr. Ebert called "a more ambitious and touching movie than seems ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 Donation
World Oceans DayCelebrate sharks and all Bay and ocean life with Shark Stewards at the Low Tide Club in Sausalito. Live music, shark art, shark films, shark talk and a great party to benefit local shark conservation and policy.
Where: Sausalito,Cost: Free
Frog and Lizard NightJoin aquarium experts and herpetologists to learn about local salamanders, frogs, lizards, and how to set up successful pollywog aquariums. First families to make reservations can take home a tadpole with small tank. After the program, stay for popcorn, lemonade and the campy horror movie "Creature from the Black Lagoon." ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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. These events are held in Crestview Park, San Carlos California. Dates and Sunset times are below. Note that inclement weather (clouds, excessive wind and showers) will cause the event ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Cosmos 360We are pleased to have renowned astronomer Geoff Marcy of UC Berkeley join the journey! Debut of the latest show in the series and Q&A with Marcy and our host, truly an out of this world experience!Geoff Marcy is one of the pioneers and leaders in the discovery and characterization ...
Where: OaklandCost: $21 General, $10 Members
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Star PartyReady for a Star Party in the Valley of the Moon? The Robert Ferguson Observatory is offering another Star Party at the Observatory! Fees: $8.00 parking, and $3.00 for adults 18yrs and older. Visit our home page http://www.rfo.org and click the (Star Party) tab for complete information.
Where: KenwoodCost: $11.00
Sunday, 06/09/13
Marine Science Sunday: Summer with the Sea LionsJoin us on the 2nd Sunday of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts.This month we celebrate World Ocean's Day with one of the Bay Area's most iconic animals- the California sea lion. Start your Summer with the Sea Lions ...
Where: SausalitoCost: FREE
Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology ProjectContribute to a project studying the timing of plant life cycles throughout the seasons by becoming a Citizen Scientist. Discover how plants respond to climate variability and about local research projects that you can participate in. For more information about the California Phenology Project, go to http://www.usanpn.org/cpp/about/.This project is appropriate ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Monday, 06/10/13
Summit to SeeA monthly cross-country hike to a high point or other highlight of the sanctuary with natural history, photography, birding, etcPlease dress for the weather and bring at least one quart of drinking water. You may also wish to bring a hat, an extra layer, and a snack. There are no ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
'Publish – Open Access and the Return of the Book' and 'Small Matters – Fluid Flow in Space and real Time'Publishers direct how we broadcast and receive science. A trilemma arises: all stakeholders push for open access and cheap prices; new journals flood the landscape; and stakeholders use statistics to rank research(ers). In this talk, I'll show the choices publishers, scientists, and libraries can make, and describe Springer's approach to ...
Stefan Funk is an assistant professor at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC). Funk's research uses gamma rays - the highest energy photons - to observe the high energy Universe, populated by numerous exotic and violent phenomena, colossal explosions, supermassive black holes, ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Exploring the MoonA new generation of robotic lunar explorers is revolutionizing our understanding of the Moon. Our previous view of an absolutely arid, static world is being replaced by a remarkably dynamic lunar environment. Along with these discoveries come exciting opportunities for all of us to participate in these science missions. Dr. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Seniors, $8 Members
Tuesday, 06/11/13
HAPPY HOLLOW EDZOOCATION presents Go Wild!Happy Hollow Park and Zoo comes to your library! Join us with yourwhole family for a fun filled program with live crittersand learn about adaptations, habitat, diet,and more.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Once and Future Kepler Dr. Jon Jenkins, head of the Data Analysis team on the Kepler Mission, will discuss the current status of the Kepler mission and the ailing spacecraft, and will also discuss the recently selected TESS Mission, which will follow on from Kepler in detecting planets by observing the dimming of starlight ...
Our closest extinct relatives are the Neanderthals. Advances in DNA sequencing technology have made possible learning the complete genome sequence from Neanderthals that have been extinct for tens of thousands of years. Green will discuss this technology and how we use the Neanderthal genome in contrasts with our own to ...
Futuremark develops industry standard benchmarking software (such as 3DMark) that measures hardware performance of PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Running benchmarks during the product development process can highlight setup and stability problems. Comparing scores from similar systems can help you choose between upgrades and new components.This talk will center on how ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
An Evening with IBM Research's Dr. John KellyDr. John E. Kelly III is senior vice president and director of IBM Research. In this position he directs the worldwide operations of IBM Research, with approximately 3,000 scientists and technical employees at 12 laboratories in 10 countries around the world, and helps guide IBM's overall technical strategy. Dr. Kelly's ...
With activities like bubbly sidewalk painting, rocket launching, meeting rescued wild animals, and making your own ice cream, you'll have a wonderful time learning and exploring together at Summer Fun Days. All events are free with your admission! June12 | Bubbly Sidewalk Painting Make your own chalk and create masterpieces ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
The Dangers of Bridging the Golden GateFind out the dangers for which the bridge engineers had to design and prepare-above and below the sea surface.Meet Ranger Will Elder at the Battery Godfrey parking area off Langdon Court near Merchant Rd. and Lincoln Blvd.To make required reservation, call (415) 561-4323.
Where: PresedioCost:
Vitamin D: Its role in risk reduction for autism and breast cancerJohn J. Cannell, MD, Director of Vitamin D Council, will present a talk on the evidence that vitamin D reduces the risk of autism and may be useful in treating the symptoms.Cedric F. Garland, Dr. Public Health, UC San Diego, will present the evidence that solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) irradiance and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10.50 to $30
Having Fun in the DeltaHave you ever thought about all the things there are to do in the Delta? Come find out some fun and interesting adventures you and your family can have by exploring this hidden gem with Ranger Bill.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Robert Feguson Observatory at Santa Rosa Downtown MallThe Robert Ferguson Observatory is joining with the Sonoma County Astronomical Society (SCAS), in presenting an astronomy booth FREE to the public. We will be on 4th Street during the traditional Farmer's Market activities. Observing of the Moon through a telescope will be available.Time: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton's groundbreaking study of elephant behavior in Tanzania in the 1960's has paved the way for elephant research and conservation today. Since Save the Elephants (STE) was founded in 1993, its programs have expanded across the African continent to protect and study elephants in varying ecosystems, from the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Seniors, Free for members
Keith Payea will present a talk on the Very Large Array. One of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, the VLA consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico.The VLA has made key observations of black ...
MUD, DIRT, SAND, & CLAY Workshop with PeopleologieWhere does clay come from? How long have people been making things from mud? There are endless incredible things that regular folks do with just earth and water. Get a fun-packed culture, science, and art workshop rolled into one! Our virtual field trip takes you around the world, visiting historic fortresses ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on an Urban Pediatric Population - RESCHEDULEDUnderstand how adverse childhood experiences are a risk factor for adult ailments such as heart disease and cancer. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris outlines the relationship between poverty, child development and health in this thought-provoking lecture. She eloquently describes a model that integrates medical, mental health, and holistic and social services ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Green Building Workshop - High-Performance Envelopes: Building Science, Not Rocket Science!Join Build It Green for an informational workshop! Learn how to integrate more insulation into your building using airtightness strategies, strategically applied windows, and other measures which can reduce the heating demand for your next project by 80%. Sound too good to be true? Katy Hollbacher, founder and Principal of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Members /$15 Non-Members
Implications of Healthcare Reform for Total Hip and Knee Replacement PatientsThis talk will cover the different perspectives on how the value for treatment can be defined, and the role of the orthopaedic joint replacement community in shaping the challenging road that lies ahead.Speaker: James Huddleston, MD
Botanical Illustration: Roses with Catherine WattersJoin horticulturist Peter Klement for a lovely morning stroll through the Garden of Old Roses at the peak of its bloom. Discover the rose's rich historical background and listen to amazing ethnobotanical tales.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $85/$75 members
Gamma-ray Bursts: Birth Cries of Black HolesLick Observatory hosts a Summer Visitors Program (SVP), inviting the public to observe through both the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and Nickel 40-inch Reflecting Telescope. Each evening also features two speakers, who present programs even if clouds or fog prohibit viewing.Lick astronomers present multimedia lectures on their research or ...
