Robots In The Classroom Robots are making inroads in a wide variety of industries, with particularly interesting applications in the field of education. Both as a means of instruction and as an emerging discipline, today's students are interacting with robots in ways that prior generations couldn't even imagine. In this panel, experts will discuss ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Cost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students
The third installment of the SETI Artist in Residence Program speakers series will feature two authors: Edward Frenkel, professor of mathematics at U.C. Berkeley, and Marc Weidenbaum, whose new book, for the 33 1/3 series, is about the Aphex Twin album Selected Ambient Works Volume II. Frenkel will talk about his ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thinking Like A NaturalistLearn how to get more out of every nature ramble. Developments in neuropsychology have opened doors in our understanding of the brain and cognition and how you can train yourself to see more and to be more curious about what you discover. Naturalist and illustrator John Muir Laws will demonstrate ...
Conversations on Science: Extreme Weather & The Science of SuperstormsSuperstorms capture the imagination in Hollywood and effect our real world hearts and homes. We are captivated by extreme weather and the forces of nature. Are they becoming more common? Hurricanes, tidal waves, giant tornadoes, rivers in the sky. What does the science of superstorms uncover about the powerful forces ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27 General, $25 Members
Meeting the world's need for food in the 21st century presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The global population is expected to grow toward 9 billion by 2050, and more families will live in middle-income countries and urban areas with expanding per capita consumption. At the same time, climate change and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Night Sky Series, Class #6ROBERT FERGUSON OBSERVATORY - NIGHT SKY SERIESObliquity of the Ecliptic; Equinoxes and Solstices, Virgo, Coma Berenices, Corona BorealisPlease join us and instructor Jack Welch as we learn about our seasonal night skys through a very informative lecture, and then hands on stargazing with the Observatory's telescopes. You will be able ...
