Do Disasters Affect Growth? Five Macro Model-Based Insights on the Empirical DebateA growing body of empirical work has sought to quantify the impacts of natural disasters on economic growth. To date, this literature has found seemingly contradictory results, ranging from positive effects in cross-sectional analyses (e.g., Skidmore and Toya, 2002) to extremely large negative impacts in panel regressions (e.g., Hsiang and ...
This talk will discuss results from a recent study by Raj Chetty, PhD, Professor of Economics, Stanford University and his colleagues on the relationship between life expectancy and income in the U.S. Using 1.4 billion records on income and mortality, the authors present new estimates of life expectancy by income level ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Water Quality Fish, reptiles, amphibians and insect use Tule Ponds as a source of fresh water. Learn how we measure and monitor the quality of water.
Every year, Pacifica Beach Coalition organizes the largest volunteer community event of San Mateo county for Earth Day.The first part of our Earth Day of Action starts in the morning with volunteering actions happening along our beautiful coastline from Mussel Rock (Daly City) to Tunitas Creek (Half Moon Bay). Our ...
Where: PacificaCost: Free
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 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
Earth Day at the Bay ModelAs we move closer to the 50th celebration of Earth Day in the US, plan on joining the Bay Model as we celebrate the day. We are honored to have world-renowned artist George Sumner join us with the exclusive Whale Bus that he painted. There will also be musicians, environmental ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Earth Day Street Fest 2016 San FranciscoIn celebration of the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day, we are happy to present the Earth Day SF Street Fest!Located in the heart of the most culturally rich neighborhood in the city, "The Mission," Earth Day SF unites Artists, Activists and Amazing Entertainers all dedicated to promoting the protection and ...
Increasingly, we understand how the issue of climate change is actually a youth issue. It is they who will inherit the changed planet, and it is they who will be tasked with cleaning it up. On the weekend of Earth Day, Climate One will be hosting an exciting, multi-part event ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
With spring in full swing, the hills of Oakland are alive with blooming flowers, busy pollinators and more. Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week by joining Naturalists Angela Pai and Tony Iwane for a fun and easy walk through Knowland Park and learn about the intricate dance between plants, pollinators ...
Headlands Nightlife: Family Night Hike & Campfire - SOLD OUTExplore the mysterious lifestyle of nocturnal animals that start their day just as you're going to bed! Learn about special adaptations that allow owls, bats, and other nighttime critters to hunt by moonlight.This program features a hike and campfire led by our environmental science educators. Our evening hikes are usually ...
Recent results from Enceladus and the NASA Ocean Worlds ProgramFrom Cassini we are learning more about the inside ocean on Enceladus and everything we learn further indicates habitability. At the behest of Congress NASA has now started an Ocean Worlds program. A New Frontiers mission to Enceladus is one of the candidate missions. Life in the sea of Enceladus.Speaker: ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Sunday, 04/24/16
YTH Live - Conference on Youth+Tech+HealthYTH Live is the premier conference for trailblazing technology that advances youth health and wellness. Each year the brightest minds in youth advocacy, health, and technology gather at YTH Live to showcase what works, share ideas and learnings, and launch new collaborations.Join us from April 24-26, 2016 at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. Connect ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies, see registration link
Marine Science Sunday: Magnificent MigrationsThis month we celebrate the animals that love to travel! Marine mammals are famous for their epic migrations along the California coast. Docent-led tours will take you around the hospital showcasing some of the patients we are caring for and how our veterinarians are getting them better. Classroom presentations through ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Monday, 04/25/16
YTH Live - Conference on Youth+Tech+HealthYTH Live is the premier conference for trailblazing technology that advances youth health and wellness. Each year the brightest minds in youth advocacy, health, and technology gather at YTH Live to showcase what works, share ideas and learnings, and launch new collaborations.Join us from April 24-26, 2016 at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. Connect ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies, see registration link
NORAD, METEOR BURST COMMUNICATION AND THE DEEP UNIVERSE Dr. David Koo of UC Santa Cruz will discuss his research in extragalactic astronomy and his interesting path in life, including 3 years in NORAD and working in industry on meteor-burst communications.
We all know that we need to reduce emissions as quickly as possible. And presumably, most of us want to make that impact while having satisfying, diverse careers. In this session, I'll talk candidly about my career path since graduating from Stanford in 2009 -- including law school, starting a company (aka ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nerd Night East Bay #41: Fake Fish, Cyborgs, and WarmingApril's Nerd Nite East Bay includes one of our funkier line-ups to date. First, Stuart Gripman will teach you about the fake fish concocted by the notable naturalist John James Audubon. Then, Kara Platoni will speak about some of the ways people are hacking their perception abilities. Finally, the Exploratorium's ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8 Advance, $10 at door
Tuesday, 04/26/16
YTH Live - Conference on Youth+Tech+HealthYTH Live is the premier conference for trailblazing technology that advances youth health and wellness. Each year the brightest minds in youth advocacy, health, and technology gather at YTH Live to showcase what works, share ideas and learnings, and launch new collaborations.Join us from April 24-26, 2016 at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. Connect ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies, see registration link
The SOFIA Observatory: Revealing the Hidden Universe with Airborne ScienceNASA's SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) is a flying observatory used by astronomers worldwide to conduct research at primarily infrared wavelengths. The unique capabilities of this mobile observatory enables scientific investigations ranging from our own Solar System origins to how stars and their accompanying planetary systems are formed. As ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
A Population Neuroscience Approach to Examining the Effects of Poverty on Adolescent Brain DevelopmentTwenty percent of U.S. children are growing up in poverty. Children from low-income families often experience greater chronic stress, which may allow poverty to become biologically embedded by altering key aspects of brain development. Despite the known deleterious effects of poverty on mental health, little is known about how poverty ...
A Conversation Between Richard Davidson, Ph.D., and Lama TsomoThe science on meditation is in. Benefits include reduced blood pressure, a stronger immune system, and reduced stress. And the latest research now shows us that meditation actually changes the structure of the brain and the expression of our genes-for the better.Join Richard Davidson, one of the leading neuroscientists in ...
Laboratory testing today is overly focused on statistics-health professionals tend to compare their patients' results to statistical norms, which are skewed to a generally unhealthy population. This presentation highlights eight functional tests that are predictive of outcome, focus on goal values rather than normal values and clinically more useful in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Getting to Green - CANCELEDPew polling reveals that the environment is one of the two things about which Republicans and Democrats disagree most. It wasn't always this way. President Nixon created the EPA and President Reagan tackled the hole in the ozone and acid rain. President George Bush described himself as an environmental president.Republicans ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
The Diving Physiology and Capabilities of Breath-Hold Divers - 2016 SF Bay ACS PresentationsThe diving physiology and capabilities of breath-hold divers are crucial to their role in the ecosystem and their ability to exploit prey resources. During forced submersion, severe bradycardia (heart rate reduced to below resting) results in isolation of muscle and peripheral organs from blood flow, therby conserving blood oxygen for ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 Donation goes toward Student Research Grants
Virtual Reality with Jack McCauleyWe have invited and confirmed Jack McCauley, former Co-Founder of Oculus and current Founder & President of McCauley Labs in Livermore (m.facebook.com/McCauleyLabs) to come to speak to us about virtual reality and where it's headed (or should be heading). He was recently featured in the Nov '15 IEEE Spectrum Magazine regarding "Oculus ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, see web link for others
Hard RainBrian Day, NASA Ames, will discuss the history of impacts from space rocks and the on-going threat. But YOU can help save the world from the next one! Find out how.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
When Demand Outstrips Supply: The Shrinking Water Table and What We Can Do About ItJay and his team have been researching and communicating about water and climate change - in academics, in business, in government and to the general public for over 25 years. He appeared as a featured expert in the water documentary Last Call at the Oasis and on CBS News 60 ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $22.00
Wednesday, 04/27/16
Introduction to Maps, Compass Use, and OrienteeringEver feel lost in the woods just looking at a map? Ever get dizzy trying to figure out a compass? No wonder – there's a LOT of information on maps; and, like any tool, a compass can be very frustrating if not understood. In this introductory class, attendees will learn ...
Ecological surprises challenge science and society. While the nature and timing of abrupt changes in ecological organization and function remain poorly understood, emerging evidence points to the existence of regime shifts across a variety of ecosystems worldwide. Yet, unraveling the mechanisms governing their behavior is notoriously difficult because it requires ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Entrepreneurship and Climate ChangeSpeaker: Sue Carter earned her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a postdoctoral fellow and IBM Almaden Research Center as a visiting researcher before joining the faculty at UC Santa Cruz in 1995, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. ...
April Update: The El Nino Effect-California Water, Snow Pack and DroughtJoin Michael Carlin, COO of San Francisco PUC Water and Power, Patrick Koepele and Peter Drekmeier, executive director and policy director respectively of the Tuolumne River Trust, for an end-of-April 2016 report on what has happened with El Nino, the weather and the snow pack, as well as the continuing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Student
Balancing the needs of people and nature is among the central challenges of our time. Yet, it has been for millennia. Coastal ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest have sustained human-wellbeing for thousands of years. Consequently, indigenous people have exploited, overexploited and learned how to adapt to abrupt changes in coastal ...
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. Skeptics in the Pub is a group of like-minded people informally discussing the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. 7PM 4th Wednesday each month (except November and December)
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
NEW IDRIA, Mine, Mill, and TownHow Quicksilver was produced at our nation's second largest mercury mine.Speaker: Gary Parson
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
'Lab Girl' by Hope JahrenHope Jahren visits Books on the Park to talk with Analee Newitz (founder of i09.com) about her highly touted debut memoir, Lab Girl. "Lab Girl made me look at trees differently. It compelled me to ponder the astonishing grace and gumption of a seed. Perhaps most importantly, it introduced me to a deeply ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
On the Vulnerability of Biodiversity to Climate ChangeClimate change is projected to emerge as a dominant cause of biodiversity loss. Let's take a journey through deep time and across the planet to critically evaluate the evidence for an impending climate-mediated extinction crisis. We'll travel back in time to examine evidence connecting past mass extinction events to climate ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Thursday, 04/28/16
Alcatraz Historic Garden TourBeginning in 2003, the Garden Conservancy formed a partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the NPS to rehabilitate the Historic Gardens of Alcatraz. Join Shelagh Fritz (Project Manager of the Gardens), to learn about the preservation process of a cultural landscapes: through the planning stages, preparation of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations requested
Innovation in Diabetes Prevention & Management SymposiumWhat really impacts prevention and management outcomes, where does technology and digital health fit in? • Is there good evidence that these solutions actually work? How do we support the creation of more and better data?• How should chronic disease solutions be tailored to be relevant for vulnerable populations?Complimentary admission with registration Lunch provided – Reception to followSpeakers: Stephen ...
Iconic species such as elephants and rhinos are being threatened with extinction due to the international demand for ivory and other wildlife products. Even as the poaching crisis takes its toll, wildlife remains critical to Africa's continued economic development. WHEN LAMBS BECOME LIONS is a documentary created by Andrew Harrison ...
