The Optical-Infrared Extinction Curve and its Variation in the Milky Way The dust extinction curve is a critical component of many observational programs and an important diagnostic of the physics of the interstellar medium. In this talk, I will present new measurements of the dust extinction curve and its variation towards tens of thousands of stars, a hundred-fold larger sample than ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
VERY-HIGH-ENERGY ASTROPARTICLE PHYSICS Remarkable progress has been made in very high energy (VHE; E > 100 GeV) gamma-ray astrophysics in the last decade. The VHE source catalog has increased tenfold in under a decade, with active galaxies being the most commonly detected source type. These sources, harboring some of the most extreme particle ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Fight for WaterThis historical documentary, set during the 2009 California Water Crisis, follows the stories of two Central Valley farmers. They discuss how water restrictions and environmental regulations have threatened their way of life, their American dream and their community. The crisis point was an environmental ruling to protect an endangered fish ...
Yui Cui is an Associate Professor, of Materials Science and Engineering. He studies nanoscale phenomena and their applications broadly defined. His research interests include nanocrystal and nanowire synthesis and self-assembly, electron transfer and transport in nanomaterials and at the nanointerface, nanoscale electronic and photonic devices, batteries, solar cells, microbial fuel cells, water ...
Learn how to paint your own orginal masterpiece using a micro-pipette and brushes with paint & ink. Your instructor will guide you through the different techniques you may use to create a completely unique painting on watercolor paper. In this unique class we'll learn how to use a pipette as ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: $35
Hacking the Hackathon: A Panel in Partnership with Cal HacksHackathons have become increasingly popular among students at the collegiate, and sometimes high school, level. Running on 24-hour schedules, hackathons are non-stop marathons of technology, innovation, and tons of fun. Students from around the country gather at these events to devise, develop, and design the next great product and are ...
A Nerd Nite East Bay on Leap Day! We're celebrating with three great talks and booze. And you?Join us to hear from two-time NNSF alumnerd Brian Seitel about the great vowel shift, UC Berkeley's Lauren Ponisio on habitats for local pollinators, and finally Evan and Valkyrie Savage on Jugger, an ...
