Join us for our Summer Maker Series. Come make, share and learn with hands-on activities. Bring your creativity and ideas, we'll supply enough projects to keep you busy making things all summer. This free, family-friendly series for all ages is hosted by Bon Air Center and Marin Maker Mobile.
Where: GreenbraeCost: Free
'Outdoor Exploratorium' at Fort MasonFourth of July weekend is the public's last chance to taste, touch, and take in the Exploratorium's temporary exhibits at Fort Mason.Known as the "Outdoor Exploratorium," the eight exhibits displayed at Fort Mason are what remain of a 20-exhibit collection that opened in 2009. Funded by the National Science Foundation, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free
Sunday, 07/05/15
'Outdoor Exploratorium' at Fort MasonFourth of July weekend is the public's last chance to taste, touch, and take in the Exploratorium's temporary exhibits at Fort Mason.Known as the "Outdoor Exploratorium," the eight exhibits displayed at Fort Mason are what remain of a 20-exhibit collection that opened in 2009. Funded by the National Science Foundation, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free
Monday, 07/06/15
How We Listen to MusicStreaming has given everyone instant, and mostly free, access to any type of music they wish. This music revolution seems like a giant leap forward for listeners and aspiring artists alike. However, Gabe Meline sees this as potentially harmful to both the art and the industry. How can the industry ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Nerd Nite Silicon Valley - July Edition A New Nerdy Reason To Look Forward To MondaysYou asked and we delivered!Doors open at 6:30 pm for dinner and music.Speakers begin at 8:00 pm. Our three speakers will be sharing everything from the medical future of poop, why eSports is super cool and a truly shocking talk on energy. We have on deck:Les DethlefsenStanford University Omid FarivarFacebook Jason TragerPersistent ...
Quantum theory is our best description of the micro-world. Quantum phenomena underly all processes in nature (except possibly gravitation). Some of these phenomena - superposition and entanglement, in particular - seem very strange to those of us living and functioning in the macro-world. Please join UC Berkeley's Dr. Birgitta Whaley ...
We've all learned that space is an empty vacuum, but it's not. The space between the stars in our Galaxy contains, on average, about 1 atom per cubic centimeter. That's a better vacuum than the best vacuum chamber we know how to make, but there are a lot of cubic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $8 Members
Tuesday, 07/07/15
Extreme Environments: Hydrothermal settings for early life on Earth or MarsIt is well known that New Zealand hosts spectacular hot-springs associated with a live super-volcano. Less well known is that these geothermal systems are rapidly mineralizing, entombing within silica a biota adapted to high temperatures, and thus serving as an extreme environment analog in the continuing search for the earliest ...
Free Community Day at CuriOdysseyExplore science and meet native California animals! CuriOdyssey's free Community Days take place on varying days, both during the week and on the weekend, so that more visitors have the opportunity to experience CuriOdyssey.Please be aware that Community Days are typically crowded in the morning and early afternoon. If you'd ...
Discover the surprises and beauty of the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico with Emma Hickerson. Emma is the research coordinator for NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and was recognized for her contributions and efforts when she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2014. The Gulf ...
From your phone to the lights in the room, electricity is all around us. Discover the science behind energy through interactive and hands-on activities. Use everyday materials to create your own light-up creations, and experience some hair-raising fun with our Van de Graaff generator.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Space Settlement the Easy WayRecent discoveries suggest that free space settlement is 200x easier than we've believed! A region of low radiation persists in equatorial orbits below 550km, and human tolerance for rotation is much better than previously thought. Join space pioneer and engineer Al Globus for his analysis of the easiest path into ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 07/09/15
Clarifying theoretical physics & cosmology misconceptionsThe goal of this conference is to clear misconceptions about theoretical physics & cosmology for local San Francisco bay area journalists (Radio, TV, and newspaper) and the public.Speakers: Professor Yasunori Nomura, Professor William Poirier, and Professor John TerningTopics: Misconceptions about Quantum Physics, Multiverse Cosmology, Particles Physics, and Space-Time.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Friday, 07/10/15
Iron Science TeacherCheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience at the Exploratorium for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher." Parodying the cult Japanese TV program, Iron Chef, the Exploratorium's Iron Science Teacher competition showcases science teachers as they devise classroom activities using a particular ingredient-an ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Zoovie Night: Chicken RunAges: 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 ...
Where: OaklandCost: $6-$7 per person
Solar Eclipse ExtravaganzaPAS members Rob Hawley, Jacques Guertin and Don Gardner separately traveled to the far north Arctic this past March to view the most recent total solar eclipse to grace Earth's surface. Each will present a short summary of their trip, sharing details of the challenges of getting to remote places ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking)
Evening with the Stars - SOLD OUTLick Observatory hosts the Evenings with the Stars, inviting the public to observe through both the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and Nickel 40-inch Reflecting Telescope. Each evening also features two "star" astronomer speakers, who present programs even if clouds or fog prohibit viewing.Lick astronomers present multimedia lectures on their ...
