Brown Dwarf Variability and implications for ExoplanetsBrown dwarfs are sub-stellar objects that occupy the region of parameter space between gas giant planets, like Jupiter, and the smallest bona fide stars. Since brown dwarfs never achieve sustained core hydrogen fusion, they are destined to cool over cosmic timescales from thousands to hundreds of degrees Kelvin. Observations and ...
The American Health Care Mess: A Doctor's PerspectiveDr. Sandeep Jauhar, a cardiologist, is the director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. His two books about his medical education and career-Intern: A Doctor's Initiation and Doctored: The Disillusionment of an American Physician-provide trenchant insights into the inefficiencies and waste of our troubled, profit-driven ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace & Babbage A graphic novel debut that transforms a compelling scientific collaboration into an unexpected -- and hilarious -- series of adventures.A unique take on the unrealized invention of the computer in the 1830s by the eccentric polymath Charles Babbage and his accomplice, the daughter of Lord Byron, Ada, Countess of Lovelace. ...
Junky Dory Sail your way through the discovery and resurrection of early 1900s Chinese junksy shrimp boats that worked in San Francisco Bay. From archaeological excavation of wrecks in China Camp State Park to research in the shipyards of Southern China to the accurate reconstruction and sailing of the resurrected ...
Where: NovatoCost: $5
Wednesday, 05/06/15
Free First WednesdayFree museum admission all day, to anyone from anywhere, at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Free Wednesday at UC Botanical GardensEnjoy free admission to the UC Botanical Garden on the first Wednesday of the month. Parking is limited. Docent-led tours for groups are not available on Free Wednesdays. No admission after 4:30 pm. In order to minimize the impact on the plant collection, ensure the safety of visitors, and to ...
One of the challenges in big data analytics lies in being able to reason collectively about extremely large, heterogeneous, incomplete, and noisy interlinked data. We need data science techniques which can represent and reason effectively with this form of rich and multi-relational graph data. In this talk, I will describe ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Two Presentations at Romberg Tiburon CenterMustafa Gul (Nielsen Lab) Competition success of native and invasive fouling species under temperature and food stress Morgan Meyers (Carpenter Lab) Effect of ocean acidification on the nutritional quality of phytoplankton for copepod reproduction
Storage Industry Current and Future Trends Challenges of Deploying Storage Infrastructure at Scale In this talk we explore the different trends in modern storage architecture and challenges of deploying storage solutions at scale. The talk covers current and future storage media technologies as well as a view into the storage infrastructure for hyper-scale companies.The paradigm of storage has and will continue to shift ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Lights, Camera, Take Action; Storytelling for Change: The San Francisco Green Film FestivalThe evocative documentary film has a purpose that compels its director to grapple with the essence of the art form. What is the magic of its storytelling? How do we reach a wide audience through the medium? Most critically, how can we use this kind of storytelling to change opinions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Student
The Science of Personal and Global TransformationBruce Lipton is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
100 Years of Einstein's Relativity (and How it Underlies our Modern Understanding of the Universe)2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Einstein's completion of his General Theory of Relativity, the comprehensive theory of space, time, and gravity. As part of the international celebrations, Dr. Bennett, a noted astronomer, educator, and author, is embarked on a "National Relativity Tour" to discuss how we need relativity to understand the cosmos. ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: free, but there is a charge of $3 for parking
In a world where every inch has been impacted-directly or indirectly-by industrial society, what does it mean to "preserve nature"? How does the idea of adaptation shape our responses to extinction, climate chaos, and nature? How does our sense of "history" shape our ideas about nature, evolution, and conservation? How ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 05/07/15
The Origin of Stellar Masses The mass distribution of newborn stars, known as the initial mass function (IMF), has a distinct peak at a mass slightly less than that of the Sun. This characteristic stellar mass appears to be nearly invariant across a huge range of star-forming environments, and over most of cosmic time. Explaining ...
Since the 1960s computing design has largely fallen into AI and IA camps (artificial intelligence vs. intelligence amplification). Originally the AI community was best exemplified by John McCarthy and SAIL and the IA community was best expressed by Douglas Engelbart and his Augmentation Research Center. Since then the two communities ...
Anne Castle, Landreth Visiting Fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute and former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of Interior, will discuss the state of America's hardest working river -- The Colorado -- and current efforts to create a more sustainable management system.Bechetl Conference Room (299)
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Amateur Astronomers Collaborating with and Helping Professional AstronomersThroughout history, amateur astronomers have made major contributions, ranging from the discovery of planets to identification of supernovae. In the 21st century, collaborations between professionals and amateurs continue to help advance our understanding of the universe. Today's amateurs use equipment ranging from binoculars to large amateur telescopes remotely operated over ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: PhotographyJoin us for an evening exploring photography's evolution from analog to digital, looking at photographic printing techniques, and hearing from photographers about their craft and what makes an image memorable.Buying tickets in advance is strongly recommended; door sales are limited. Tickets for limited-capacity programs will be made available to visitors on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San FranciscoCafe Inquiry is a social event hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Café Borrone http://www.cafeborrone.com/ next to Kepler's Books. Look for CFI t-shirts.For more information or if you have questions please email sf@centerforinquiry.net ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Dance Party NightlifeDance your way into summer as NightLife celebrates the rhythm of the night. Whether you're a skilled showstopper or curious mover and shaker, find the beat at workshops throughout the museum.Polish off your boots and get in line for a country western and line dancing class with Michael Metzger.Watch the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
The third annual Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture features record-breaking underwater explorer, scientist, and ocean advocate, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who will speak on sustainability and oceans.Dr. Earle was the first female Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and holds several deep-diving records (including the deepest untethered solo dive). As ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor and Vocal TremorEssential tremor (ET) of the limbs and voice is one of the most common movement disorders, but many patients do not respond to medication. For those with disabling tremor, even vocal tremor, surgical treatment may be an option. This talk will focus on one type of surgery: deep brain stimulation, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Friday, 05/08/15
Hacking the ClimateCould the world get so hot that humanity is tempted to break the glass and spray heat-deflecting gases into the sky? The National Academy of Sciences recently issued a report cautiously endorsing research into such techniques known as geo-engineering. Join us for a discussion of hacking the climate to cool ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Member, $7 Student
Rat Poison Kills More Than RatsThe Green Friday presenter will be Lisa Owens Viani, the co-founder and director of Raptors Are The Solution (R.A.T.S), a project of Earth Island Institute. Lisa is a long time environmental activist and writer. R.A.T.S. educates people about the ecological role of raptors and the enormous danger to raptors and all ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $3 donation requested
Near Earth Asteroids and Space MissionsThe near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) are a population of objects on orbits around the Sun that cross or come near that of Earth. They represent remnants of material from the early solar system that never accreted into planets. In addition to scientific motivations, NEAs are important because of the Earth impact ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 Parking)
The Digital Doctor: Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine's Computer AgeRobert Wachter in conversation with Abraham VergheseJoin us for a very special evening with Drs. Robert Wachter and Abraham Verghese as they discuss Wachter's new book, The Digital Doctor, a tempered view of where the field of medicine is headed, what medicine is going to look like in an increasingly ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 05/09/15
International Migratory Bird DayJoin us for the 15th Annual International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD). A free event filled with activities and fun for all ages. Throughout the Western Hemisphere, people flock to parks, community centers, refuges and town squares to learn about wild birds, take action to conserve birds and their habitats, and simply have fun. Visit with ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Low Tide WalkMSI takes to the tidepools for a treasure hunt of nature's beautiful intertidal secrets. We'll spend our time taking advantage of the low tide to reach the outer edges of Pillar Point, and take in spectacular views as we slowly retreat to shore. Will we find crabs, sea stars, eels ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Join us for this exciting mashup event where we'll combine our Ingenuity Lab's hydraulics challenge with Strawbees' unique straw contraptions. Collaborate to build a Rube Goldberg–type machine that uses water-powered inventions, in sequence, to succeed.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Tangled Web: Plankton, Plastics, and UsWhy is our Bay so deliciously green? Come discover all the microscopic life of the Bay and find out how they affect our dinner! Help a naturalist dissect the bolus of a black-footed albatross chick to see what these open wonderers are confusing for food, tow for plankton along the ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Science Saturdays at Mountain LakeA lively series of talks by scientists studying topics relating to Mountain Lake and its ecological restoration. On the second Saturday of every month, gather at the lake to hear researchers from a variety of disciplines talk on topics ranging from Archaeology to Zooplankton. Here's a chance to ask the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Zoovie Night: Rio 2 Ages: 4 and upPut on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole family. Bring your pillows, blankets, and chairs and snuggle up in our auditorium for a specially selected animal-or nature-themed movie. Meet some of our movie themed education animals and Roosevelt, Oakland Zoo's costumed ...
Psychological Consequences of Walking in Typically Developing Infants: Perception and LanguageThe acquisition of new skills in human infants often changes the person-environment relationship, which provide opportunities for psychological development. Abundant evidence has come out from studies on prone locomotion, i.e. crawling onset and experience using converging research operations. However, as another major developmental transaction and motoric milestone, the effect of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
New developments in the BICEP program and the next era of deep CMB polarimetry The BICEP/Keck Array program comprises a series of telescopes at the South Pole designed to measure cosmic microwave background polarization on degree angular scales, in search of imprints of inflation. This talk will describe the instrumentation, latest science results and recent improvements enabling further scale up of the program. Using ...
Chemical engineers have been at the forefront of the invention of powerful algorithms that enable the molecular-based analysis of complex technical problems, such as developing strategies for the long-term preservation of therapeutic drugs and estimating the solubility of trace pollutants in water. Building upon a solid foundation in thermodynamics and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
What Could a Global Shale Gas Revolution Bring?, Natural Gas mini-series three of threeThus far the United States has been the major beneficiary of shale gas. The rest of the world also has substantial shale gas resources, but there is significant uncertainty whether and how rapidly these resources will be developed. Lower natural gas prices in the United States (US) have significantly reduced US coal ...
Can 21st-century molecular biology answer age-old questions about the human experience? Can studying proteins and DNA help us understand how we make our choices in sex and love? How we communicate? Where our emotions come from? Or why we age and die? Using stories of people and animals, Peter Schattner ...
7:00-7:25: Marjorie Schwarzer(USF/ Museum Studies) on "The Museum Boom in the United Arab Emirates"Teaching contemporary museum practices in the United Arab Emirates...Read more7:25-7:50: Laura Maguire(Stanford & Philosophy Talk) on "A New Theory of Bullshit"Abstract forthcoming...Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the break, anyone in the audience currently working ...
Beth Shapiro is far from a giddy enthusiast about de-extinction. She knows more than nearly anyone about the subject because she is a highly regarded biologist in the middle of the two leading efforts in the new field-to resurrect extinct woolly mammoths and passenger pigeons. She knows exactly how challenging ...
Dr. Daphne Miller approaches medicine with the idea that opportunities for health and healing can be found in the medical system as well as on farms, nature trails, and in our kitchens. In addition to maintaining her integrative primary care practice in San Francisco, Miller has written two books and ...
