Lake Merritt History WalkDive into LakeMerritt's past with this easy walk near the water's edge. We'll talk about the past and present ecology of the area, and how LakeMerritt has changed over the years.
Discover your inner marine scientist! Discovery Day is the Romberg Tiburon Center's annual open house, when we invite the public to visit our marine lab on the Bay and see marine science in action. Explore a working marine lab and become a marine scientist for the afternoon! Learn about the ...
Where: TiburonCost: FREE
Bioblitz at McClellan Ranch PreserveBiodiversity in our backyard? You bet!Nerds for Nature is partnering with the City of Cupertino to create records of the biodiversity at the McClellan Ranch Preserve. Nature Nerds, scientists, and amateur naturalists will work together to find and identify as many different species as possible. A Bioblitz is an intensive one-day study ...
Where: CupertinoCost: Free
$5 family event: Owl Pellet Dissection!Owl pellets can be an excellent way to learn more about the eating habits and lifestyles of these nocturnal birds. Come and dissect some pellets to try and identify what the owls had for dinner! We'll also learn about bird digestion and the eating habits of other avian species (it's ...
Why has it been it so hard to recognize and act on the growing number of severe storms, floods and other climate-driven weather events? Climate change is a perfect example of a gray rhino: an obvious, high-impact risk that doesn't get the responses it deserves. Unlike its kin, the ignored ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free Members, $7 Students
EUREKA! COSMIC EXPLORATIONS OF ARCHIMEDES, ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT AND EDGAR ALLAN POEDr. Ron Olowin, of Saint Mary's College of California, will provide insights into interesting and little-known stories in the history of astronomy. Archimedes of Syracuse was an Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. German scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt made many contributions to scientific progress in his ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Natural Gas talk and discussion Todd Sostek, Site Assessment, Mitigation and Environmental Research Manager, SoCalGasTalk Title and Abstract: Southern California Gas Company: A Research Program to Address California's Low Carbon Fuel FutureCalifornia has adopted forward looking environmental and sustainability policies which will dramatically alter and possibly reduce the use of natural gas as we know it ...
Former Google data scientist and New York Times op-ed contributor Seth Stephens-Davidowitz explains the differences between what we tell people about our sex lives and what our Google searches reveal. Find out what big-data sources say about our bodies, how much sex we're (really) having, and our deepest fears about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27 - $37 General, Members 10% off
The Island of Independent Baseball Hustle and Fun Running an Indie Sports TeamLearn about the challenges and exciting advantages of Independent Baseball! How do independent teams find players and keep fans? How many behind the scenes jobs happen before and during game day? Hear about good, bad, and outside the ...
Can you pass the marshmallow test? You're a little kid. A marshmallow is placed on the table in front of you. You're told you can eat it any time, but if you wait a little while, you'll be given two marshmallows to eat.The kids who have the self-control to pass ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $16.52 General, Members free
Lisa Jackson is Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. Lisa oversees Apple's efforts to minimize its impact on the environment by addressing climate change through renewable energy and energy efficiency, using greener materials, and inventing new ways to conserve precious resources. She ...
When Will We Find Life Beyond Earth?Is this the generation that will discover extraterrestrial life? Some scientists have opined that we'll find other living beings – whether they be microbes on other planets or intelligent beings in another star system – within two decades. An energetic panel of SETI Institute astrobiologists will discuss why both science ...
Join Dr. William Harcourt-Smith as he explores the significance of Homo naledi, the early human relative recently discovered deep within Rising Star cave in South Africa. This find, consisting of over 1500 fossil fragments, is arguably one of the most important fossil discoveries of the last half century. Dr. Harcourt-Smith ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 members
Students for a Sustainable Stanford proudly present the 4th Annual Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture featuring Will Allen, farmer, founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc., discussing urban agriculture and food security issues in America and throughout the world.Pre-ticketing required, see weblink
The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) was established to adminis- ter a $500 million research fund committed by BP to understand the fate and effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Led by an independent Research Board GoMRI has implemented five major peer-reviewed, theme-based competitions in- cluding an ...
As one of the fastest-growing parts of the Bay Area, Silicon Valley needs a reliable, safe and drought-proof water supply. What can be done in the near term to provide the region with a sustainable water source at a fair price?Speakers: Remy Goldsmith and Vu-Bang Nguyen, Silicon Valley Community Foundation; ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for members
Near-shore Carbon Dynamics in the Context of Anthropogenic Ocean AcidificationConcerns have been raised on how near-shore marine ecosystems will be affected by ocean acidification resulting from increasing atmospheric CO2, but until recently, the influence of natural variability and processes affecting near-shore carbon chemistry have been largely overlooked. Here, I present results from a number of near-shore environments ranging from ...
'Life is Waiting' - Tiburon International Film FestivalLife Is Waiting chronicles the conflict over self-determination in Western Sahara. Most people think that colonialism in Africa has ended. But in the territory of Western Sahara, the end of European rule only gave way to a new occupation, this time by Morocco. Forty years later, the world continues to ...
The physical description of reality provided by contemporary science is one of stunning beauty and powerful utility. And the biological sciences fit nicely into this model, with life understood in terms of aggregates of molecular components, and consciousness hypothesized to somehow emerge in association with neural complexity. Is this the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tipping Point for Planet Earth: How Close Are We to the EdgePlanet Earth is headed for a tipping point.Midway through this century, there will be more than nine billion people on the planet. Already we are using most of the arable land that exists and overfishing the oceans. Water, too, is becoming scarce in many places. And the services that humans ...
Are you and your organization taking advantage of the opportunities created by today's flood of new data?Do you know about the latest tools for storing, analyzing, and visualizing data? Have you considered the privacy implications of working with data? How do leaders balance intuition and data in making important decisions?The ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Resilient Distribution Systems: State-of-the-Art and the FutureRecent development of the smart grid significantly enhanced the level of automation in the distribution grids. With high level deployment of remote-controlled switches, distribution feeders can be restored efficiently after power outages. In this presentation, computational algorithms for utilization of smart meters, remote control capabilities, and feeder restoration will be ...
Dr. Carlos Sanchez will present an overview of The Amazing Flora of Cuba. With more than 6,500 species of native plants, Cuba is among the world's islands with the highest plant diversity. More than half of the plants are endemic to the island and found in habitats ranging from coastal ...
Imagine that someone captures your brain, and then proceeds to read and tamper with every neuron in your brain -- all while you are thinking about a secret that you want to protect. Is any security possible against such a strong adversary?Fortunately, this scenario remains science fiction when applied to ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The AI Alignment Problem: Why it's hard, and where to startIf we can build sufficiently advanced machine intelligences, what goals should we point them at? The frontier open problems on this subject are less, "A robot may not injure a human, nor through inaction allow a human to come to harm," and more, "If you could formally specify the preferences ...
Identify yourself: What defines you against, or within, the context of others? From cells to self-image, take a good look at the biological, psychological, and sociocultural circumstances of our individual and collective identities. Explore the human microbiome with its shifting boundaries between "us" and "them." Learn about genetic counseling, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco
This week, learn about the rich history and flavorful future of mezcal at NightLife's spirit-focused celebration of Cinco de Mayo, co-presented by the MEX I AM festival showcasing the best of Mexico.Sip your way through a selection of mezcal-inspired cocktails at bars around the museum and catch mezcal mixology demos ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Carbon pollution has recently dropped despite continued growth of the global economy. Supporters of clean energy cheered that news, and say it demonstrates that combatting climate change can be accomplished without massive economic pain. Was the decoupling of economic growth and carbon pollution just because of China's slowing economy and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
The Mindset Revolution: Teaching Mathematics for a Growth MindsetJoin us for "The Mindset Revolution: Teaching Mathematics for a Growth Mindset" with Jo Boaler, professor of mathematics education at Stanford University and cofounder of youcubed. In her talk, Boaler will discuss how students with a "growth mindset," a belief that intelligence can be learned, learn more effectively and show ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free (RSVP required)
Update on Celiac DiseaseCeliac disease is a genetically linked disease with an environmental trigger that can be set off by foods containing gluten. This elicits an autoimmune response that causes damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease is a surprisingly common, though frequently undiagnosed disease. This talk will provide insight into celiac disease, ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Astronomy Night at UC Berkeley: The Search for Planets like EarthThe UC Berkeley Astronomy Department is hosting FREE, monthly public talks and stargazing at Campbell Hall on the UC Berkeley campus!Come learn about the super hot field of exoplanets and the hunt for planets like our own with our speaker , Lauren Weiss, of UC Berkeley. After, join us for ...
Eureka! is an interactive science comedy show where audience members and comedians try to win prizes by answering the guest scientist's questions. May 5th we're featuring theoretical neuroscientist Dr. Vivienne Ming who will be discussing maximizing human potential and neural prosthetics alongside guest comedians Kevin Whittinghill (SF Sketchfest), Abhay Nadkarni ...
Are you and your organization taking advantage of the opportunities created by today's flood of new data?Do you know about the latest tools for storing, analyzing, and visualizing data? Have you considered the privacy implications of working with data? How do leaders balance intuition and data in making important decisions?The ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Setting the Climate Agenda for the Next U.S. PresidentRegardless of who wins the election in November, our next President will need to confront the reality of climate change. This conference will highlight strategies the next President might employ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the United States' pivot to a clean energy economy. The conference also will ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
17th Annual Microbiology Student SymposiumHow do microscopic life-forms affect our bodies, our economies, our planet, and our understanding of biological processes? The annual Microbiology Student Symposium (MSS), organized by the Microbial Biology Graduate Student Group at UC Berkeley, has touched on all of these issues in past years. This year, in addition to addressing ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Birds and Botany HikeHike the forests, meadows and hills around Pine Flat and up Redhill with ACR Volunteer Patrick Woodworth & ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self. We'll be watching (and listening) for birds on the hike out. After lunch, we'll botanize as we consider the seasonal interplay between bird foods, habitat history and current activity ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
National Public Garden Day - Free AdmissionIn honor of National Public Garden Day, enjoy one complimentary admission! Follow this link to get your coupon: http://publicgardens.org/offer/16870 Valid for one admission on May 6th.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Soil Health Series: Understanding Growth Media & the Chemistry of SoilJoin the very knowledgeable Stephen Andrews (UC Berkeley Professor, specializing in soils) for a hands-on class to discover how the chemical properties of soil clean our air, clean our water, and make nutrients available to plants. You'll understand chemistry like never before!You've undoubtedly heard of the Clean Air Act and ...
Future Fridays: Novel Science: The Making of A Working Theory of Love Science and art are often framed as opposites, if not enemies, but in this talk Bay Area author Scott Hutchins will discuss how Artificial Intelligence inspired, complicated, and deepened his breakout debut novel, A Working Theory of Love. Hutchins will read from his work, discuss chatbots, and delve into his ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5
Searching for a second genesis of life in our Solar SystemThe search for a second genesis of life in our solar system is a prime goal of astrobiology. Where might we find it? Following the water, the plume of Enceladus, meters below the surface of Mars, the methane seas of Titan! They all may have life and if they do, ...
Shorebirds in Spring for Beginners, a Workshop with Alvaro JaramilloSpring shorebird migration is one of the most marvelous of all animal migrations. Some of these birds migrate from the southern hemisphere to the high Arctic in a very short and rapid migration. We are fortunate to live by San Francisco Bay, one of the world's most important migration stop-over ...
Where: MilpitasCost: Classroom: $75, Field Trip: $50
Guided Nature WalkExperience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve. Our half-day guided nature walks are on Saturdays throughout fall and spring. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral. Guided Nature Walks ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Donations appreciated
The Bay Model Wants You!!! Become part of Sausalito's very own attraction known around the world! We have a variety of volunteer positions that are suited for people just like you! Greet visitors, lead tours, work with school groups, and more! Come and be a part of one of the largest working hydraulic models in ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Volunteering
Marinship Walking TourWalk back in time on this guided tour of Sausalito's historic Marinship. The Bay Model and surrounding area was a major WWII shipyard, which had a significant role in winning the war and influencing social changes in Marin County. Come and learn about the history, the extraordinary Marinship workers, and ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Mama Birds in the Marsh FestivalThe eggs have hatched! Let's celebrate the new mamas. Come with your family to experience the refuge for FREE guided bird walks, a live bird show, crafts for mom and games. Spread your wings for bird conservation as you get up close and personal with refuge wildlife and their habitats. ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a Ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942–2000.
