Soil Health Series: Drought, Climate Change, & SoilsCalifornia's drought discussions have been dominated by media attention and public discourse about the supply of water while the impact on soil resources has been largely ignored. Hear Stephen Andrews (UC Berkeley Professor specializing in soils) discuss climate change and drought through a soils lens, and learn how soil depletion ...
Tom Lowenthal is a technologist and an activist who specializes in operational security and grassroots surveillance self-defense. He believes strongly in individual privacy & personal freedom and tries to avoid making eye contact with security cameras, which doesn’t work nearly as well as it sounds. As staff technologist at the ...
Moving Forward with Clinical Trials: Blood Cancershis educational talk will be presented by Stanford cancer clinical research staff who have worked with researchers, Dr. Ronald Levy, M.D. and Dr. Steven Coutre, M.D.Research staff will explain what clinical trials are, what to expect when participating in research, and clinical trials at Stanford.Registration required.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Texas SurpriseWhen Californians think of Texas, images of JR Ewing and pump jacks quickly come to mind. But the Lone Star State is greener than you think. It leads the country in wind power, thanks to a law signed by Governor George W. Bush. Texans also claim the state can comply ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Sanctuaries Save Sharks?A look at protection measures in California and beyond and the effectiveness of MPAs and Sanctuaries on shark conservation. As Co- Chair of the Golden Gate Marine Protected Area Collaboration, Shark Stewards is a committed partner in the state’s marine protection. As ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sleep and Ancient mummiesFrom ancient DNA to the human sleep, you will learn a lot about your body at this event! Hear about Europe's oldest known natural human mummy and then satisy all your curiosities about sleep.Ages 21+
Astronomy on Tap San FranciscoSpring has sprung, and Astronomy on Tap has returned for another night full of all things space! Astronomy on Tap Bay Area has taken up permanent residence in San Francisco, so we’re changing our name to AoTSF. Bay Area fans in the peninsula should keep their eyes peeled for our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Eureka! Science ComedyEureka! is an interactive science comedy show where scientists talk, comedians crack jokes, and audience members win fun, silly prizes.Ages 21+
