GivePower Foundation is Solar City's contribution to bringing power to people in the poorest areas of the world that just can't get it done by themselves. Such countries as Nicaragua, Haiti, Mali, and Nepal have been provided with power generation capabilities thru the foundation. Please join us on November 10, ...
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
Meet the Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See what winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge. A naturalist from the Rotary Nature Center will lead a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round residents.We'll begin ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free!
BIG DATA ON A NETWORK: MASSIVE INTEGRATION OF DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE FOR DRUG REPURPOSINGThe time and resources spent in drug development are exorbitant. In parallel, the probabilities that a given lead compound makes it to the clinic are minuscule. Even with the discovery of a few repurposing strategies, the search for a potential repositioning example is still very much trial and error. A ...
Our ancestors evolved a frightened brain for survival in harsh conditions. Today, unnecessary and unwarranted fear can make it harder to speak from the heart, dream big dreams and stand up to the manipulations of advertisers and demagogues. Dr. Hanson will explore the practical neuroscience of courage in ourselves, our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, Free Students
Rancher John Wick will share the results of 8 years of peer-reviewed research, and the development of a suite of restorative agricultural practices known to be net-climate beneficial. John has been working with agricultural agencies, organizations, and institutions to create a version of agriculture that removes atmospheric carbon, optimizes soil ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10 General, Free for members
