Black holes, neutron stars and the birth of gravitational wave astronomyGravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of space-time produced by catastrophic astrophysical events, are arguably the most elusive prediction of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity, so feeble that Einstein himself thought their detection would be impossible. One hundred years later, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) and its sister project ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Breaking Barriers: The Future of Space ExplorationSpeakers: Dr. Kathleen Rubins (NASA Astronaut, Stanford Ph.D. '05) & Kendra Short (Deputy Program Manager/NASA Exoplanet Exploration, Stanford M.S. '92)
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nightlife SpotlightMeet some of our brightest young scientific minds as NightLife celebrates the best of the Academy with an evening of after-hours science inside the greenest museum on the planet.This month, learn about the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability, home to more than 100 research scientists and 46 million ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
In this presentation, Helen Tran will discuss her current research, which focuses on designing, synthesizing, and utilizing electronic materials with properties inspired by skin: stretchability, self-healability, and biodegradability. A survey of recent advances in this field will be reviewed, with an emphasis in medical applications.Speaker: Dr. Helen Tran, Stanford.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Kame Richards Tides and Currents TalkRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks, and swimmers will see and learn how the tide currents move on San Francisco Bay. For information and reservations, contact Jim Tantillo at 707.759.2045 or jimtantillo@comcast.net. This usually sells out, so don't delay!
Where: SausalitoCost: $15 cash only
Yes, Humans Really Are Causing Earthquakes!How Energy Industry Practices are Causing Earthquakes in America's HeartlandIn every year since 2014, Oklahoma has had more earthquakes than California.Oil and gas oerations are "inducing" these earthquakes.The earthquake rate has dropped by more than 50% due to changes in industry practices.Speaker: Justin Rubinstein, USGS Research GeophysicistÂ
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 06/01/18
Silicon Valley Health & Performance SummitThrough leaders in the field of applying technology to the pursuit of optimal human performance come together in the heart of Silicon Valley for a first-annual summit dedicated to sports technology, training, nutrition and more. This day-long summit includes keynotes, hands-on tech and training demos, sampling, breakout sessions and a ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: $125
First Friday Family Night at CuriOdysseyFamilies with small children can swing into the weekend with music, science, food and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey. Dance to live music including soul, funk and jazz of the 60’s and 70’s. Purchase ...
Where: San MateoCost: $12.50-9.50 / Free with Admission / Members 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: $20 suggested donation
Saturday, 06/02/18
Biodiversity BioblitzCome explore the Modini Mayacamas Preserves with other serious “nature nerds†and experts. Our goal is to add species records each season to the Biodiversity of the Modini Mayacamas on iNaturalist. Each of us tends to spot, and share enthusiasm and knowledge about, species that others rarely notice. Mark your ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $20 suggested donation
Alcatraz-Island of SeabirdsAlcatraz Island, infamous for its federal prison, supports the only nesting colonies of Brandt's and Pelagic Cormorants inside San Francisco Bay. Join an Alcatraz bird docent and sanctuary staff for a thought-provoking walk through the seabird rookeries to learn about their ecology and current conservation status. We’ll discuss the significance ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50
“Going Solar†Workshop by a Nonprofit for Interested HomeownersIf you’re thinking about going solar, please join us for this free 1.25-hour workshop. It’ll help you understand the basics of solar photovoltaics (PV), the technology options, the economics, how you tie into the utility grid, purchasing tips, etc.     If you live in the City of Santa Clara, ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: free
cityFEST 2018cityFEST is a 2 day event June 2 & 3 in Foster City. The Festival is comprised of a carnival, art & craft vendors, live entertainment, and a curiosityZONE powered by S.T.E.A.M. The curiosityZONE includes interactive hands-on activities, demonstrations and special exhibitions. Participating presenters include: IBM, CERT, Science from Scientists, ZOOX, ...
Where: Foster CityCost: No cost
Sunday, 06/03/18
Tracking Animal Sign and Bird Language at the Laguna!Learn tracking and bird language with Marley Peifer and the Laguna Foundation! In this workshop you will learn how a tracking perspective can help you learn more, see more, and have more fun in any natural environment.
Where: Santa RosaCost: $25
cityFEST 2018cityFEST is a 2 day event June 2 & 3 in Foster City. The Festival is comprised of a carnival, art & craft vendors, live entertainment, and a curiosityZONE powered by S.T.E.A.M. The curiosityZONE includes interactive hands-on activities, demonstrations and special exhibitions. Participating presenters include: IBM, CERT, Science from Scientists, ZOOX, ...
We humans often do battle with creepy invaders of our living spaces. This lively talk will present the latest research on the biology, detection, and control of three particularly villainous house guests. You might be surprised to find which room in your home is their favorite target. We will have big ...
Where: AlamedaCost: Free
Monday, 06/04/18
LiteBIRD Satellite for Tests of Cosmic Inflation and Quantum GravityCosmological inflation is the leading hypothesis to resolve the problems in the Big Bang theory. It predicts that primordial gravitational waves were created during the inflationary era, which then imprinted large-scale curl patterns in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) polarization map called the B-modes. Measurements of the CMB B-mode signals ...
Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes reveals the fascinating history behind energy transitions over time - wood to coal to oil to electricity and beyond.People have lived and died, businesses have prospered and failed, and nations have risen to world power and declined, all over energy challenges. ...
Where: StanfordCost:
Are We Alone in the Universe?The detection of thousands exoplanets orbiting other alien Suns has revolutionized our view of the cosmos. With the next generation of telescopes we will be able to peer into the atmospheres of rocky planets and get a glimpse into other worlds. In this lecture Dr. Kaltenegger shows the latest results ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
The world’s coastal cities are vibrant centers of population, commerce, and culture. Though they’re oceans apart, many now face the same challenge of contending with rising tides and more severe storms, often coupled with subsidence- the sinking of the land.Join us for a discussion of flood infrastructure in two iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free, RSVP required
Botany Series: Introduction to Grass IdentificationJoin the talented park staff team of Maria Alvarez (Restoration Ecologist), Chrissy Sullivan (Natural Resource Specialist), John Anderson (Restoration Technician), and Patrick Nicholson (Seasonal Restoration Technician) for a Park Academy class on the identification of grass species - especially those within our parks! This will be an interactive class, sure ...
What is Kubernetes and why does it matter? Kubernetes is a platform that is becoming a standard for running cloud native applications. In this talk we will talk about the architecture of Kubernetes and the new use cases containers and the Kubernetes platform have enabled. We will also cover how ...
The Southern Ocean is dominated by complex dynamics and characterized by structures with scales ranging from one (submesoscales) to hundreds of kilometers (mesoscales). Despite the overall low chlorophyll concentration of the Southern Ocean (limited by iron), there are several locations with intense phytoplankton activity. Understanding the physical-biogeochemical system in the ...
