Issues linking economic growth and climate change and are now at the centre of discussions regarding development strategies especially in the context of developing countries. Analysis shows a number of factors effecting the trend of historical GHG emissions in India. India has been focusing on energy efficiency both in policy ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Inheriting Climate Change: What Will Boomers Leave Behind?Consumption-crazed baby boomers are leaving millennials and Generation Xers with a mountain of debt and a destabilized climate. In his new book, Bruce Gibney, a venture investor in PayPal, Facebook, Spotify, SpaceX and other tech companies, writes that boomers are a generation of sociopaths who betrayed America. According to Gibney, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Student
Cosmology, Black Holes, and String Theory - Lecture 1Black hole and cosmological horizons -- from which nothing can escape according to classical gravity -- play a crucial role in physics. They are central to our understanding of the origin of structure in the universe, but also lead to fascinating and persistent theoretical puzzles. They have become accessible observationally ...
Humankind: How Biology and Geography Shape Human DiversityWhat effects have other species had on the distribution of humans around the world, and what effect have we had, in turn, on their distribution? And how have human populations affected each other’s geography, even existence? Alexander Harcourt brings these topics together to help us understand why we are, what ...
7:00-7:25: Enar de Dios Rodriguez (Photographer), Thomas Juffmann (Stanford/ Physics and SEEC Photography) and Phillip Haslinger(UC Berkeley/ Physics) on " Photography at the Speed of Light"Photographing light as it travels across objects...Read more7:25-7:50: Brewster Kahle(Founder and director of the Internet Archive) on "TBA"Abstract forthcomingRead more7:50-8:10: ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 05/10/17
Inclusive AI: Technology and Policy for a Diverse Urban FutureArtificial Intelligence (AI), algorithms that enable machines and systems to automate decisions and processes, shape our daily lives. These largely hidden systems determine how data is gathered, analyzed, and presented directly to us or used to make decisions on our behalf. With rapid global urbanization, AI promises not only to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free - $100
Selective Attention in the Service of Reinforcement LearningOn the face of it, most real-world world tasks are hopelessly complex from the point of view of reinforcement learning mechanisms. In particular, due to the "curse of dimensionality", even the simple task of crossing the street should, in principle, take thousands of trials to learn to master. But we ...
Sunset/Full Moon Walk to the Point Bonita LighthouseJoin park staff and docents for a tour down the Point Bonita Trail, through the hand carved tunnel and out to the Lighthouse. We will walk along a half-mile trail which is steep in places. Arrive early as parking is limited. Meet at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead. Dress warmly ...
Tim Stroshane (Restore the Delta) and Brenda Goeden (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) discuss the politics and prospects of facing our rapidly changing future around and health of the bayshore. Wetlands restoration, Sea Level Rise, Delta Tunnels, Clean Water Act, future of EPA, and more.Editor's Note: This event ...
Dr. Snyderman is a board certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a Visiting Consulting Professor in the School of Global Health at Stanford University and co-founded the Stanford University-NBC News Global Media Fellowship. She is also a Consulting Professor of Medical Communication ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Stressed! How plants cope through dynamic responsesWhile plants are sedentary, their bodies often traverse long distances as they explore their local environment in search of resources necessary for growth. The biology of root systems is governed by both micro-scale and systemic signaling that allows the plant to integrate these complex variables into growth and branching decisions ...
Exposure to environmental stressors is highly prevalent and unequally distributed along socioeconomic and ethno-racial lines. While the effects of stress on children and adults are well documented, less is known about the long-term consequences when exposure to stressors occurs before birth. This project combines a natural experiment and a longitudinal ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Brain & Body NightlifeJoin NightLife for an on-going event series that explores the brain and body with mind-expanding talks, cutting edge demos, and yoga sessions around the museum.All workshops presented by Yoga Tree and Yoga Works.In African Hall, join Wonderfest for a night of brainy talks by experts from UCSF: Dr. Elissa Epel on obesity and the brain, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
The Importance of Diversity in the Environmental Movement for the 21st CenturyThe importance of local, national and international people of diversity throughout the world and the environmental movement is critical to maintaining and building safe and healthy environments for our planet. How will the tone set by the current administration impact efforts to build greater involvement and representation of women, people ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, Free for students
Off the Deep EndWe have the pleasure again of having Steve Gottlieb give a talk focused on observing deep sky objects: Off the Deep End -- Challenging Observing Projects for the Intrepid Amateur. Steve will be giving a version of this talk in Cambridge, UK, to the Webb Deep Sky Society in June. ...
As the largest and most popular reference work on the Internet, Wikipedia MIGHT be the source of much pseudoscientific misinformation. It isn’t, however, due in large part to the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. Since 2010, GSoW has reviewed and corrected or wholly created Wikipedia pages concerning scientific skepticism. ...
Find out how the Bay Area’s busiest international airport serves ~53 Million passengers, employs 36,000 workers, contributes over $1B in regional economic impact AND will be carbon neutral, zero waste-to-landfill, and use net zero energy by 2021. Erin Cooke’s career has focused on assessing how climate risks affect varied businesses, nonprofits and ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $10
Friday, 05/12/17
Alcatraz Historic Garden TourBeginning in 2003, the Garden Conservancy formed a partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the NPS to rehabilitate the Historic Gardens of Alcatraz. Join Shelagh Fritz (Project Manager of the Gardens), to learn about the preservation process of a cultural landscapes: through the planning stages, preparation of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Free Admission to UC Botanical GardenIn honor of National Public Garden Day, enjoy one complimentary admission! Follow this link to get your coupon: https://publicgardens.org/offer/19049 Valid for one admission on May 12th.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
People and Robots SeminarSpeaker: Loris D'Antoni, University of Wicsonsin - MadisonEditor's Note: Originally scheduled for 2:00 PM.
Green FridayMay's Green Friday presentation will be by Susan JuneFish, founder and director of the Parents for a Safer Environment (PASE). Exposures to toxic chemicals such as pesticides risk unnecessary harm to our health, wildlife and water supplies. PASE works to conduct research, outreach/education to the community and decision makers as ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $3 donation requested
The Role of Magnetic Fields in the Lives of StarsMagnetic fields are pervasive in the Universe, and often have very noticeable and important effects on astrophysical phenomena. In particular, essentially all stars are magnetic at some level, and magnetic fields begin to play a role even before the star is born. Young stars are much more active than our ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking)
Saturday, 05/13/17
Botany Series: Plant Families in the Field (Mori Point)Stretch your legs and get out your hand lens! Explore 32 acres of Mori Point on a botanical oriented hike examining several plant families and genera. We will largely be exposed to the elements and can expect a range of weather, foggy to misty wet, windy or dry and warm- dress appropriately. Bring water, snacks and or lunch. Hike ...
Where: PacificaCost: Free
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: GeyservilleCost: $15 Donation suggested
Marshlands of DreamsJoin Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation.  There will opportunities for bird watching as well.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Marinship Walking TourWalk back in time in 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 ...
The eggs have hatched! Â Let's celebrate the new mamas. Â Come with your family to experience the refuge for FREE guided bird walks, a live bird show, crafts for mom and games. Â Spread your wings for bird conservation as you get up close and personal with refuge wildlife and their habitats. ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Salt Marsh WalkTake a walk with docent Gregg Aronson around the wetlands of the wildlife refuge and learn about their history. See examples of salt collection ponds and learn what is being done to convert them back to their original, natural salt marsh state. Hear how wildlife is affected by the two types of habitat, and why it ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Headlands Nightlife: Family Night Hike and CampfireExplore the mysterious lifestyle of nocturnal animals that start their day just as you're going to bed! Learn about special adaptations that allow owls, bats and other nighttime critters to hunt by moonlight.This program features an Environmental Science Educator-led hike in the Marin Headlands. Our evening hikes are usually no ...
San Francisco City Star PartyCome join us for our monthly San Francisco City Star Party. SFAA members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to check the SFAA website for the latest updates…bad weather or overcast skies will cancel!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunday, 05/14/17
Spring Birds Along Pine Flat Road Join this bird-rich outing with guides Helen Kochenderfer and Bill Doyle. Both are long time members of Madrone Audubon and Redwood Region Ornithological Society, and have co-led many birding field trips for these organizations. Bring lunch, liquids, layers of clothing, and folding chairs (if you have them) and your binoculars or scope. ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $20 General, $15 Members/Students, Free < 18
Mother's Day at Aquarium of the BayCome celebrate Mother’s Day at Aquarium of the Bay, located on the iconic PIER 39. On May 14, we will be celebrating the Moms of the Bay by providing Mom free admission with the purchase of a child’s ticket. One Free Adult Admission for Mom with Purchase of One Child's Admission. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $14.95
Mother's Day Free at the ExplOratoriumAdmission to the ExplOratorium is free today in celebration of Mother's DayEntry is subject to capacity; admission is not guaranteed. We don’t accept group or field trip reservations; group entry is discouraged due to large crowds.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Good and Evil: A Scientific ViewHumans appear to have a universal need to understand good and evil. Throughout human history, religions and philosophies have been invented to try to understand what it means to be good or evil and why should we even try to be good. Science doesn’t typically use the vocabulary of “good ...
