Cosmology SeminarI present galaxy-galaxy lensing measurements of the total masses of satellite galaxies in galaxy groups and clusters, obtained by combining high-quality imaging data with large spectroscopic galaxy catalogs. I focus on the overlap between the Kilo-Degree Survey (KiDS) and the Galaxy And Mass Assembly (GAMA) survey and present preliminary results ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Inside-Out Planet Formation The Kepler-discovered systems with tightly-packed inner planets (STIPs), typically with several planets of Earth to super-Earth masses on well-aligned, sub-AU orbits may host the most common type of planets in the Galaxy. They pose a great challenge for planet formation theories, which fall into two broad classes: (1) formation further ...
The Alan E. Kazdin Endowed Lecture in Psychology is an annual lecture funded through an anonymous endowment to honor SJSU professors whose teaching and research had enduring impact on Professor Kazdin who is the Sterling Professor of Psychology and Child Psychiatry at Yale University, Director of the Yale Parenting Center, ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Anti-ScienceRetired Sonoma State Mathematics lecturer Jim Pedgrift will survey and analyze various historical and recent criticisms of scientific methodology, focusing on the most recent efforts to "delegitimize" scientific perspectives as they pertains to different policy issues, most specifically climate change.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Large Potential of Local Croplands to Meet Food Demand in the United StatesLocal food systems may facilitate agroecological practices that conserve nutrient, energy, and water resources. However, little is known about the potential for local food systems to scale beyond niche markets and meet a substantial fraction of total food demand. Here we estimate the upper potential for all existing US croplands ...
The German energy transition is now in progress. In 40 years, electricity generation, which for the most part, is currently based on fossil fuels such as coal and gas, will be almost entirely converted to renewable energy sources. Presently, the share of electricity produced from renewables is about 23 percent, ...
Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with the Deep Look short video series produced by KQED Science. Featuring fascinating imagery of butterfly wings, hummingbird flight, the secret lives of newts and more! Meet UC Berkeley scientists, KQED's producers, and their miniature subjects for a screening, discussion and hands-on ...
Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with the Deep Look short video series produced by KQED Science. Featuring fascinating imagery of butterfly wings, hummingbird flight, the secret lives of newts and more! Meet UC Berkeley scientists, KQED's producers, and their miniature subjects for a screening, discussion and hands-on ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The 49ers Champion Levi's® Stadium: The First LEED Gold New Stadium and Venue: POSTPONEDAchieving the LEED gold certification for the 49ers new home field is the first such championship achievement for a new stadium. Its builders hope it will serve as a model for sports leadership in environmental design and construction worldwide. Join us to learn about the sustainable management, design, function and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Students
Think American Idol,but for Scientists! Three experts judge ten young scientists as they spin tall-but-true tales of climate change, exoplanet atmospheres, the possibility of life on icy moons, and much more‚ in 3 powerpoint-free minutes each!Come cheer on these brave souls‚ vote for your favorite‚ and journey with them to the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Power DriveTesla's provocative cars have insanely fast acceleration while electric cars overall have been slow out of the gate-stubborn high costs, range anxiety, and cheap gas are all factors. While Tesla is all-in on batteries, Toyota is bullish on hydrogen cars and California is spending millions of dollars to support them. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Students
The discovery of the Higgs particle at the Large Hadron Collider in 2012 completes the Standard Model of particle physics, which successfully accounts for almost all phenomena observed in the universe. Professor Dimopoulos will overview this model and some of the deep questions that suggest going beyond it to theories ...
