The use of molecular population genetic data and analytical techniques allows the investigation of elements of animal life history that are difficult or impossible to understand in other ways. This is because they describe lines of descent at multiple scales, from ecological time, elucidating direct family relationships, to evolutionary time, ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Believer Author David Axelrod in Conversation with Museum CEO John Hollar The strategist who masterminded Obama's historic election campaigns, and their breakthrough use of technology, opens up about his years as a young journalist, political consultant, and ultimately senior adviser to the president. The man behind some of the greatest political changes of the last decade, David Axelrod has devoted ...
Big data is a hot topic in computing. Most research has focused on automatic methods of data processing such as machine learning and natural language processing. Another important direction of research is how to build systems that can store and process massive data sets. Unfortunately, what has been lost ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Civic Engagement and the Management of Water ResourcesHuman life depends on the availability and quality of water to sustain our health, grow our food, power our homes with electricity and stimulate our economies. However, due to overpopulation, increased demand for food, climate change and pollution, as much as two-thirds of the world's citizens may face water stressed ...
An environmental case for solar geoengineeringThe combination of inertia and uncertainty makes the coupled climate-human system dangerously hard to control. Emissions cuts are necessary to manage climate risks, but they are not necessarily sufficient. I will argue for a broad solar geoengineering research program–from laboratory to outdoor field experiments–that aims to develop new technologies that can limit ...
Algorithmic random number generators are everywhere, used for all kinds of tasks, from simulation to computational creativity.Yet most people haven't given much thought to the random number generators they use. Is the RNG you're using a good source of randomness? What does it even mean to be a good RNG?In ...
The goals of Prof. Hunley's research program in genetic anthropology are to improve our understanding of the evolutionary processes that have molded human biological and cultural diversity at different times and places in the past, and to explore the larger social and scientific meaning of these evolutionary processes. His specific ...
Join Tom Steyer, advanced energy advocate, investor and philanthropist, for the 6th Annual Michael Nacht Distinguished Lecture in Politics & Public Policy. Moderated by Governor Jennifer Granholm.
Tide Talks by Kame RichardsRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks, and swimmers will see and learn how the tide currents move on San Francisco Bay. $15 cash only. Reservations a must, call 707-759-2045 or email tjimtantillo@comcast.net
Where: SausalitoCost: $15 cash only
Nerd Nite SF #57: Viking Gender, Induced Quakes, and more!Change! – changing gender norms, changing landscapes, and changing lineups (as soon as we finalize the details of our third talk) – is the accidental theme at this month's Nerd Nite SF. So change up your Weds routine to come down to the Rickshaw Stop, order a different beer than ...
