Oceanic biological ecosystem variability is often linked to changes in sea surface temperature (SST) but SST is a reflection of dynamic processes which influence the stability of the water column, nutrient input, entrainment, and advection. Coherent and significant North Pacific spatio-temporal SST and sea level pressure (SLP) patterns at seasonal ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Pigeons, Geese, and GullsWhy do we see so many pigeons, geese, and gulls around Lake Merritt? Come learn about the lives of these city-dwelling birds.
Vulnerability of the Tropics to Future Changes in Drought and FireFire is an essential earth system process, influencing ecosystem structure, nutrient cycling, atmospheric composition, and human health. Over the past 20 years with advances in satellite remote sensing, it has become possible to investigate patterns of variability and decadal trends in fire activity at a global scale. In my talk, ...
Until the 1970’s the National Security Agency had unquestioned control of cryptologic research within the United States. That changed as the computer communications revolution began to take form, leading a group of Stanford researchers to publish papers that caused grave anxiety within the Agency. This talk explores the history of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Localizing the Epileptic Seizure Onset Zone via Directed Information GraphsEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting about 1% of the world population. While in most cases treating epilepsy with antiepileptic drugs (AED) is successful, about a third of the patients cannot be adequately treated with AEDs. The main treatment for such patients is a surgical procedure ...
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. HOW:  Presented free by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHY:  Because science is fascinating!       ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free- Pub is open for business
Can UC Davis do for the coffee industry what it’s done for the wine industry?Ristenpart is head of the Coffee Center, the first multidisciplinary university research center in the world devoted to post-harvest studies of coffee and designed to generate unparalleled teaching, research and collaborative opportunities for students, scientists and ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $25 General, $18 Member
Weed, The Moke River and Your WaterThe vast majority of water in East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) comes from the Mokelumne River Watershed located 150 miles directly east of the Bay Area in the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Most people that use the water have little contact with where their water comes from ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Trust, Truth, and Technology: How Media Are Shaping the Way We Trust One AnotherTrust -that foundational belief in another’s truth and reliability - has been the essential glue of human communities since time immemorial, and continues to be what holds us together in our daily social interactions. Until recently, communities were small enough that trust was built up face-to-face and through shared social ...
Speaker: Carl Guardino, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Where: San JoseCost: Free
NightlifeThis week, NightLife celebrates the best of the Academy with an evening of after-hours science inside the greenest museum on the planet.In the aquarium, enjoy nighttime dive shows in our Philippine Coral Reef tank, learn about Claude the albino alligator during a special Swamp Talk, then gaze at the stars ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
How does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) work?How does USGS study with the SEM?- Earthquakes- Volcanoes- Mineral and energy resources- Soil and aquifer processesSpeakers: Leslie Hayden, Diane Moore, USGS Geologists, Kathryn Watt, USGS Research Geologist, Marjorie Schulz, USGS Research Hydrologist, and Lara Stern, USGS Research Geophysicist
There are multiple barriers to effective tumor immunotherapy, and until recently these barriers were not understood and could not be overcome. That has now changed, due mainly to the discovery of approaches that unleash tumor-attacking T lymphocytes. Although these new therapies are not without risk or toxicity, they can provide ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Quest for the Final TheoryBrian Greene is widely recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of superstring theory. Most notable is the co-discovery of mirror symmetry, which launched a vibrant field of research in physics and mathematics, and topology change, which showed that the fabric of space can tear apart, counter to Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. ...
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroids it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.Part of After ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with After Dark admission
Friday, 02/24/17
Wildflowers of the PreserveJoin ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self on a field excursion to see what wildflowers are blooming this month, and to photograph them for a 'flower show' the next day (3pm-4pm) at the ACR Conservation Center. You'll also learn about the ecology of these winter bloomers, their pollinators, and their uses ...
Orion's Treasures (rescheduled)Public Astronomy Viewing Nights at Sonoma State UniversityRescheduled from Feb 10 due to weather.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Winter Circle - rescheduled for March 3Public Astronomy Viewing Nights at Sonoma State UniversityEditor's Note: This event has been rescheduled from this date to March 3
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 02/25/17
Lichen: A Closer LookThis easy 1.5-mile out-and-back nature walk will explore habitats where lichen communities thrive. Learn to identify some of the most common forest lichen and discover ways these fascinating organisms benefit both wildlife and the environment. Meet at the Wood Road parking lot. Severe rain cancels. Questions? (408) 918-7770
Where: San JoseCost: 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
2017 Youth for the Environment & Sustainability (YES) ConferenceEach year, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission sponsor the Youth for the Environment and Sustainability (YES) Conference on climate change, public health, and transportation as a part of the Spare the Air Youth program. At the YES Conference, hundreds of Bay Area ...
Join us for a day of activities, crafts, and education as we dive into the world of Animal Athletes. Learn about furry feats and super-human strength as we investigate the fastest, strongest, and most extreme animals on Earth.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Fixit Clinic CXCVII (197) Newark LibraryCelebrating repair through do-it-together hands-on STEM-oriented fix-n-learn community-based discovery and disassembly: bring your broken, non-functioning things -- electronics, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, and clothes, etc.-- for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. Whether we ...
Do you sometimes see paw prints in mud or scat (poop) on the trails and assume that a dog left it? It could be from something else. Come along with me and I will show you how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Youth for the Environment and Sustainability (YES) ConferenceJoin hundreds of students in sharing ideas, solutions, and projects. The YES Conference is open to High School and Middle School teens from the 9 Bay Area Counties and their awesome teachers and parents.Registration required at website.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunday, 02/26/17
Creek walk in the Coyote WatershedExplore Coyote Creek in San Jose and learn about the nature in your backyard!  During this guided hike we’ll look for migrating birds and soaring hawks along the willow-lined banks of the longest creek in Santa Clara County.Learn about the history of the creek as well as the plants and ...
In preparation for Valentine's Day, this month we celebrate love under the sea with Marine Mammal Parents and Pups in a fun, educational way for both kids and adults. We recommend teaming our free classroom program with a Docent-led tour at 11am, 1pm or 3pm for a truly immersive marine mammal experience. FREE ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Last DoublingIs growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroidsâ€"it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.Talks at 1:00 and 3:00.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Monday, 02/27/17
Water Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See which winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge.  Join us for 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 the walk in front of the ...
Ethan Schur is an inventor and futurologist, with a passion for advancing human progress through novel usages of IoT, Wearable, and AR/VR technologies.Ethan, along with team Grush, the Gaming Toothbrush, holds the title of “America’s Greatest Maker†and is the winner of the Million Dollar Prize on the viral reality ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Stochastic Hybrid Approximation Algorithms and Applications to Power Generation DispatchIn many important applications, including power system operations planning, optimization problems arise where decisions need to be made in the presence of uncertainty. Solving these problems is in general a challenging task due to the computational complexity of evaluating the functions that account for the uncertainty. Typical approaches for solving ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Bugs that went to Mars and Terrorized EarthSince its dramatic landing in Gale crater in August 2012, the Curiosity Rover has been busy exploring the surface of Mars, looking for evidence of past habitable environments. Having completed over 4 years on Mars, and with nearly 17 kms on its odometer, Curiosity has already made historic discoveries, finding ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
THE UNIVERSE OF GALAXES AND STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLEDr. Raja GuhaThakurta of UC Santa Cruz will cover recent results from his group's research on galaxy structure and evolution including topics like the assembly of dark matter, galaxy cannibalism, and chemical evolution. He will also talk about the Science Internship Program at UC Santa Cruz and the global SPHERE ...
KPMG surveyed a number of energy senior executives on their views of the industry, the current commodity price cycles, and how they plan to adapt and transform during this period of great change. In addition to discussing this survey, we will also review KPMG’s own views on trends in the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Stanford University Sustainability Vision: Now and for the Future - SOLD OUTStanford is actively pursuing a wide range of sustainability goals. The university's efforts range from a unique new campus energy system to rethinking dining services. Stanford has an inclusive participatory approach that makes faculty, students and employees all partners in its efforts to create a living laboratory for sustainable solutions.Panel: ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members & Students
Oaks in OaklandLearn all about the trees that Oakland is named after! We'll look at the different oaks around Lakeside Park. We will discuss the natural history of oaks and how to identify different both native and exotic species.
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
The Real ‘Skin in the Game’: The History of Naked, Sweaty, and Colorful Skin in the Human LineageSkin is the primary interface between ourselves and our environment, and changes in the structure and function of human skin have tracked major events in our evolution. These lectures will explore the nature and sequence of changes in human skin through prehistory, and the consequences of these changes for the ...
A conversation about the market dynamics and system architectural trends towards a smaller, faster, and cheaper STB solution. A comparison of different STB types and key features that drives STB design trends.Speaker: Hoan Tran, Connected Home
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General $5 IEEE, Free IEEE CES & Students
The computing demands of future abundant-data applications far exceed the capabilities of today’s electronics, and cannot be met by isolated improvements in transistor technologies, memories, or integrated circuit (IC) architectures alone. Transformative nanosystems, which leverage the unique properties of emerging nanotechnologies to create new IC architectures, are required to deliver ...
