BayCon 2016: All About SpaceThe 34th Bay Area Science Fiction convention's theme is "All About Space" in fact and in Fiction. The convention runs May 27 thru May 30. Among the science talks offered are:Black Holes and Interstellar: Spacewarps and Time Travel in Science and Fiction by Andrew Fraknoi, Foothill CollegeStrange New Worlds, a ...
Where: San MateoCost: $85 General, $25 Ages 7 - 12, $50 Military
Nerd Nite East Bay #42: A-Bombs, Bugs Bunny, CholeraSpend your Memorial Day with Nerd Nite East Bay. Alumnerd Vincent Tanguay will explain how nuclear weapons work, our own Rebeca Cohen will talk about the history of Bugs Bunny, and former Doctors Without Borders volunteer Patrick Maguire will talk about how it isn't just MDs who fight epidemics; a ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8 Advance, $10 at door
Tuesday, 05/31/16
Sniffing Alien Atmospheres: Exoplanet spectrophotometryDr. Daniel Angerhausen, Goddard Spaceflight Center, will give a short introduction to the science of extrasolar planets, in particular the technique of transit, eclipse and phasecurve spectro-photometry. He will describe his various projects in this emerging field using state of the art spectroscopic and photometric instruments on the largest ground ...
New Ice Age Fossils found in FremontSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) was retrofitting their water pipes that go through Fremont. These pipes eventually supply San Francisco with their water supply. Since the pipes crossed the Hayward Fault in the Warm Springs District in Fremont, they were excavating a vault that could withstand the movement. ...
Can California and other West Coast economies accelerate the global transition to clean energy technologies? The chief executives of Pacific Coast states and provinces say policies pushing clean power have boosted their economies and created jobs. Companies involved in solar power and electric vehicles agree. But some business groups say ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Member, $7 Students
Come along on an adventure to see deep sea hydrothermal vents, and hear about the experience of a Cal marine scientist in a research submersible! One aspect of Dr. Sigwart's research focuses on the specialist adaptations that enable molluscs to exploit extreme environments, and adapt to environmental change. Using an integrative ...
The Lab's Science at the Theater program brings its Cleantech Pitchfest to San Francisco's Marine's Memorial Theatre. Thrill to 6 Big New Ideas designed to transform our world - from turning CO2 into fuel and desalnating seawater in an energy efficient way to capturing carbon from smokestacks using nanotech. Scientists ...
Sherry Turkle, M.I.T. professor, researcher, consultant and author, will discuss the timely topic of digital influences on our personal lives, from how we relate to our family, friends, and lovers, plus how technology affects how we think, conduct our business, our productivity, creativity and innovation. The emphasis will be on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Experience Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen. On tour for the first time in North America, Dutch artist Theo Jansen's strandbeests-or "beach animals"-are mesmerizing in their motions and eerily lifelike. Equipped with sensory organs and ever-evolving survival strategies, they walk a wandering, wind-blown line between art and engineering, mechanics and biology.Featuring The ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco
Join us for NightLife's first foray into the wonderful world of wine. From how to sip and smell it to how to choose the most impressive (but least expensive) bottle for a special occasion.Check out wine flights curated by NOPA wine director Lulu McAllister at focused bars around the museum-from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Presented by Oakland Zoo staff members Natasha Tworoski and Liz Low. Since its establishment in 1989, ARCAS in Guatemala has grown into one of the largest and most complex wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers in the world, receiving between 300 and 600 animals every year that have been rescued from ...
Countries and corporations united in Paris to forge a global climate deal to reduce carbon pollution while continuing to expand the economy. Now comes the hard part.California is pushing ahead with green policies and technologies that are creating jobs and markets. But in today's highly stratified society, many people don't ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
The Chemistry of Olive OilWhat elements make a healthy olive oil? Do you know how to taste the difference? Find out from two industry experts while sampling olive oil courtesy of Amphora Nueva, Lafayette. Polyphenols, peroxide value, free fatty acid and oleic acid all impact the health benefits, taste and quality of ultra premium ...
Where: LafayetteCost: $5
Friday, 06/03/16
Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2016The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies.See weblink for speakers and agenda
Where: StanfordCost:
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
Twilight HikeTake advantage of this rare opportunity to experience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve as dusk arrives and the animals start to appear. Our twilight hikes are on select Fridays throughout spring and fall. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $15 donation encouraged
Planetarium Demonstration and ShowDemonstration of new Planetarium projector at monthly meeting.Speaker: Justin Stevick, College of San Mateo
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 06/04/16
Dragonflies of the Mayacamas Visit dragonfly habitats near Pine Flat Road with western dragonfly authorities Kathy & Dave Biggs. We'll stop at several likely spots to see what species are out and about, and to learn about local, ID, habits and ecology. For dragonfly field guides - check their website!Registration and additional information at ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
The Art & Science of AweThis event will truly be the first of its kind: A day exploring the science and experience of awe. Attendees will gain eye-opening insights and practical lessons to apply in health and educational settings, as well as in their own personal lives. And they will experience jaw-dropping moments of awe ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $135-$159.
The Natural Wonders of Mount Diablo's Mitchell CanyonMt. Diablo's Mitchell Canyon is one of the great nature walks in the Bay Area. Butterflies patrol the creek, delicate flowers such as Elegant Clarkia adorn the trailsides, and reptiles scamper about. We'll hike up the easy canyon trail, have some lunch and return, observing and learning about the plants ...
Where: ClaytonCost: $20 + $6 parking
Mammoth DayFamily Fun activities including prints, molds, sorting, make and takes, geologic time, guided tours
Where: FremontCost: $8 child, $4 adult general, member discounts
Sunday, 06/05/16
Learn about the cormorants of Lake Merritt!Come learn how the Lake Merritt colonies have changed over the years, view the current colony of Double-crested Cormorants who now use the area, and find out what it is like to be a citizen scientist!For over 20 years, the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) has studied colonial waterbirds ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE! $20 suggested donation.
Sabercat WalkWalk with Phil Gordon, one of the boy paleontologists and noted Naturalist. Learn about this important find as you look over the area where these large mammals once walked. You will receive directions one week prior to the field trip.
