Did you know that California has over 50 earthquakes per day and that Los Angeles and San Francisco are getting closer to each other every year (at about the rate that your fingernail grows)?Join us for this 4-hour workshop and learn about plate tectonics, seismic waves, earthquake magnitude & intensity, earthquake hazards, and ShakeAlert ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25
Christiana Figueres: Mindfulness and the Paris Climate AgreementWhen Christiana Figueres was herding 196 countries into the historic Paris climate accord, she tapped a secret source of personal sustainability. After the pact was finished, she told a reporter in Davos, Switzerland that the teachings of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh “literally fell into my lap†when she was ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35 General, $27 Members, $17 Students
Join us in kicking off the beginning of Sea Otter Awareness Week at The Marine Mammal Center!Did you know that the sea otter is the furriest animal in the entire world? The smallest marine mammal is also one of the most special with adaptations to stay warm, find food, and ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk TalkThe Hawk Talk begins at noon, when a GGRO volunteer speaks about hawk migration and identification, and what we do here at the GGRO. Conditions permitting, a banding volunteer will bring up a newly banded hawk, talk about the banding program, and release the hawk in front of the crowd. ...
Drought, wind, rain. Wildfire, flooding, crop failure, species extinction. Changes in the magnitude and frequency of extreme weather events are likely the most serious consequence of human-induced global warming. Understanding what the future portends is vital if society hopes to adapt to a very different world.Speaker: Michael Wehner, LBNL
Correlated multi-particle excitations in reduced-dimensionality systemsWith the experimental isolation of atomically thin materials, it is now possible measure a variety of charged and neutral multiparticle excitations (trions, biexcitons, etc.) in these systems, many of which display large binding energies. On the theory side, however, while quasiparticle and neutral optical excitations have been successfully treated in ...
Speaker: Cristina Torres Duarte is a biochemical scientist in the Environmental Technology Unit, CIATEJ (Center for Research and Assistance in Technology and Design of the State of Jalisco), Guadalajara, Mexico.
People and Robots SeminarFor the past several decades, consumer applications of robotics have been more science fiction than reality. However, recent developments in deep-learning, cloud AI, and plummeting prices of both computation and sensing have created the necessary components for a rapidly growing consumer robotics industry to finally emerge. In this talk, I’ll discuss the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
PLASMA SPECTROSCOPYDr. Milka Nikolic, University of San Francisco, will present her work in combining laser diagnostics with widely used optical emission spectroscopy techniques to obtain fundamental plasma properties.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Quantum Computing with Trapped IonsIndividual atoms are standards for quantum information technology, acting as qubits that have unsurpassed levels of quantum coherence, can be replicated and scaled with the atomic clock accuracy, and allow near-perfect measurement. Atomic ions can be confined by silicon-based chip trays with lithographically-defined electrodes under high vacuum in a room ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Hardcore Natural History: The Making of HoneyBees have been fascinating to humans for millennia, from their hive behavior to the honey they produce. Join us as we celebrate National Honey Month with Jake Reisdorf of Carmel Honey Company. Jake brings his experience as a beekeeper and passion for the insects as we delve into the process ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $10 General, $5 Members, $15 at door
SciComm Studio 010: Bite-Sized ScienceScience communication is all about getting ideas into people’s heads. But what about their mouths? Join us for insights from the edible future - see working robots designed to eat, and learn how the Exploratorium crafts hands-on science experiences through food. How can scientists and communicators tell stories through the ...
New Insights into Cosmology and the Galaxy-Halo Connection from non-linear Scales Current and future galaxy surveys have the potential to transform our understanding of galaxy formation. Information on small, non-linear scales holds the greatest statistical power and potential insight into the galaxy-halo connection. In this talk, I will concentrate on constraints derived from galaxy clustering, galaxy-galaxy lensing and satellite kinematics, showing ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Data and Sustainability Science and PracticeThe energy-information nexus has become a key tool and research area in efforts aimed at decarbonizing energy systems, enabling and operating the ‘smart grid’, which Dan Kammen argues encompasses the utility-scale system, mini-grids, and off-grid energy systems. In this talk he will review a range of theoretical models and practical ...
Odd Salon: AbsurdLeonard Apeltsin ~ Albert Camus’ Absurdist Guide to Finding Meaning in our Cruel and Sh*tty UniverseAaron Doran ~ ARE YOU READY FOR so. much. football: Georgia Tech vs Cumberland’s 222-0 GameBrianne Hughes ~ White & Nerdy: 100 Years of American Novelty MusicLin Lawhn ~ Emperor Bootikins and His Italian Stallion: ...
It is about time that researchers communicate their findings in an understandable, entertaining and yet scientific way.The first Bear Slam at UC Berkeley strives to do exactly that: six scientists from various disciplines will present their research to a broad audience in an understandable, creative and fun way. Each slammer ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Mycology in local high school classrooms Fungi are often the forgotten Kingdom when it comes to high school classrooms in the United States. A few teaching modules exist that slyly allow teachers to hit standards while getting to talk about fungi, but they are adopted by only a few. Some local teachers less constrained by ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 09/19/18
IEEE 5G Learning Series - Bay Area: Energy Efficiency EditionIEEE 5G Energy Efficiency TutorialSpeakers:Jaafar Elmirghani Director of the Institute of Integrated Information Systems, University of Leeds Keynote: “GreenTouch - Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrowâ€Chih-Lin I CMCC Chief Scientist, Wireless Technologies, China Mobile “5G’s Green Journey and Moreâ€Ylva Jading Senior Specialist, Ericsson Research “From Always On to Always Availableâ€Apurv Mathur Principal ...
The outstanding innovation hubs arising throughout the Bay Area has made starting a biotechnology company as graduate students possible. Much like a science project, the life of a start-up company is not straightforward, but there are some common milestones from birth to growth and success or failure. Success is hardly ...
Since the formulation of the concept of catalysis, extensive research has been conducted to understand the nature of reaction intermediates and their interactions with catalytic active sites - the atom(s) that form bonds with the reaction intermediates. In heterogeneous catalysis, manipulating an active site to change catalytic properties would involve ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Particulate Matters: Addressing Global Urban Air PollutionFine particle (PM2.5) air pollution is a leading risk for mortality, resulting in more than 7% of all human deaths worldwide. Here, we present two analyses that help frame the global air pollution problem. First, using an unusually detailed satellite remote sensing dataset, we show how particle air pollution levels ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Two-phase differential expression analysis for single cell RNA-seqSingle-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) has brought the study of the transcriptome to higher resolution and makes it possible for scientists to provide answers with more clarity to the question of ‘differential expression’. Specifically, it allows us to observe binary (On/Off) as well as continuous (the amount of expression) regulations. We present ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Advanced Image Recognition with Mask R-CNNWe will cover the progression of deep learning technologies leading up to Mask R-CNN: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Fast R-CNN, Faster R-CNN and Mask R-CNN. Originally, images were labeled with one object name per image, such as "cat". Then, bounding box rectangles were used to label one or more objects ...
Bio-remediationBio-remediation is an emerging, multi-disciplinary field, full of challenges and promise. Our exposure to industrial pollution and toxins are increasing in our everyday environment. Together, we will dive into the history, present day, and the future of applied research in myco, bacterial, and phytoremediation. Utilizing a diversity of enzymatic functions, plants, ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Nerd Night SF #100: Double-Slit, AI, and Sword Canes!“Through Two Doors at Once†by Anil AnanthaswamyThe famed double-slit experiment has continually challenged our ideas about the nature of reality itself. How can a single particle behave both like a particle and a wave? Does a particle, or indeed reality, exist before we look at it, or does looking ...
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) consists of 66 radio telescopes with (12 7-meter diameter and 54 12-meter diameter antennas) operating as one instrument. This unique array can image radiation from astronomical sources over the entire 0.3 millimeter to 9.6 millimeter wavelength range at unprecedented sensitivities, capable of producing ...
Speaker: Mark Roenigk, Head of Hardware Engineering Infrastructure, Facebook
Where: San JoseCost: Free
California’s Major EV InvestmentEarlier this year, the California Public Utilities Commission approved proposals from California’s three largest utilities that will fast-track the building of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the state. The plans, which amount to nearly $1 billion in investment, will support the statewide shift to EVs in the coming years. ...
Ten thousand years after humans figured out how to stop wandering and plant crops, veteran investigative journalist Mark Schapiro plunges into the struggle already underway for control of seeds, the ground-zero ingredient for our food. Three quarters of the seed varieties on Earth in 1900 had become extinct by 2015. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission ($12)
The cosmological legacy of Planck The anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background radiation have become our most important cosmological fossil. The study of these "echoes of gravity" has revolutionized cosmology, stringently tested our models and allowed precise measurement of a host of important cosmological parameters. I will discuss how far we've come since the early ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Close-range remote sensing of Saturn's rings during Cassini's ring grazing orbits and grand finaleWith its 13-year mission at Saturn now complete, Cassini takes its place as the most spectacularly successful interplanetary mission in the history of NASA. It its final 10 months, from December 2016 to September 2017, Cassini transformed itself into a whole new mission with its Ring Grazing Orbits and Grand ...
Stem cell biology is a unique field of research with the potential to fundamentally change our understanding and treatment of human diseases. Adult tissue-specific stem cells are rare cells, that reside in each organ or tissue in our body, that can give rise to new cells of the tissue they ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Tom Stienstra's Sierra CrossingTom Stienstra explores how trail blazers crossed the 70-mile Sierra Nevadas from east to west from the perspective of early pioneers and explorers. Share the long trek that starts from the flank of Mount Whitney at 14,497 feet - the highest point in the lower 48. Find the path that ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members, $8 Students
Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in mind-bending experiences and unique, thought-provoking programs.
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Brain & Body NightLifeFeed your brain and body this week as NightLife explores the fascinating world of human health and wellness in this ongoing series.Schedule of EventsYoga Grooves Piazza 7 & 8 pm Practice your vinyasa in the main piazza for a round of sunset salutations taught by Jacqui Rowley from Yoga Tree ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Leading Matters: Lessons from My Journey In Leading Matters: Lessons from My Journey, current Chairman of Google’s parent company Alphabet, former President of Stanford University, and “Godfather of Silicon Valley†John L. Hennessy shares the core elements of leadership that helped him become a successful tech entrepreneur, esteemed academic, and venerated administrator. Hennessy's approach to ...
On January 1st, 2014 Dorian Anderson departed a complexly frozen Massachusetts on his bicycle to undertake one of the most ambitious birding projects in history: the first North American bicycle Big Year. In the next 365 days, he cycled 18,000 miles through 28 states, raised $49,000 for bird conservation, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Hunting By Habitat. Recognizing Opportunities For Mushroom Foraging In CaliforniaKingman will talk about seasonal mushroom hunting from the coast to the mountains to the urban landscape. Edible and fascinating fungi can be found year round in California if you know where to look. This talk will be geared towards the beginner who wants to learn more about mushroom foraging ...
Ridge Trail HikeJoin the Ridge Trail Council on Friday, September 21st as part of the Visions of the Wild festival which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers and National Scenic Trails. This outing provides an opportunity to hike through Solano Land Trust’s Vallejo-Swett property which connects to ...
Where: ValejoCost: Free (RSVP required)
Physical Chemistry of Nanocrystals with the Graphene Liquid CellColloidal nanocrystals have emerged as a major building block for nanoscience and nanotechnology. Today it is possible to control the size, shape, and topology of nanocrystals and to harness the variations of their properties with size to create materials with proven applications in biological imaging and electronic displays, and many ...
The Basics of Astrophotography, Parts I and II: Widefield DSLR Imaging, and Imaging using the Hyperstar SystemPart I: Digital cameras have improved dramatically over the last decade, enabling low-noise images with short exposure times, and thus opening up the prospects of astrophotography to anyone who owns a camera and a tripod. Ken Sperber will give an introduction to the basics of widefield astrophotography, including bringing some ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival “On Tourâ€Join us for a screening of thirteen short films about rivers and trails.In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act and National Trails Act, Visions of the Wild is hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour.The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is one ...
Smithsonial Museum Day Live at Hiller Aviation MuseumSmithsonian Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine. On this day, visitors who present the Museum Day Live! ticket at the Hiller Aviation Museum will gain free museum admission for two.Click the weblink for instructions on getting passes.
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
BaySplashBaySplash is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) focused Bayview Hunters Point community engagement event. The purpose of this FREE event is to bring the neighborhood together with local educators, leaders, and organizations that inspire and empower the BVHP community. Our goal is to encourage people to explore and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
DATAPRINT: Technology and the arts blend into a participatory experience about data privacyWhat does your data say about you? And what is the impact of your online fingerprint?DATAPRINT is an interactive installation and performance that blends theater, music, dance, and multimedia. The experience invites audiences to witness a visual representation of their online behavior as they enter a stunning world of dynamic ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk TalkThe Hawk Talk begins at noon, when a GGRO volunteer speaks about hawk migration and identification, and what we do here at the GGRO. Conditions permitting, a banding volunteer will bring up a newly banded hawk, talk about the banding program, and release the hawk in front of the crowd. ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
John Reber, the Man with Grand IdeasBack in the 1940s, John Reber would look out over the San Francisco Bay and visualize a massive civil works project of dams and locks to harvest fresh drinking water, and barriers that would support railway systems and a highway. His intention was to improve the quality of life for ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
'Queen' @Bay Area South Asian Film Festival Fame - Ethics - Science COLLIDE in Madhuri Shekhar’s Queen.Bees are dying everywhere. Governments are worried. The significant economic losses that the world faces due to systemic Colony Collapse Disorder are just the tip of the iceberg in the impact on humanity.  MIT, Stanford and a host of other top-notch universities are racing to ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: 25
Galaxies, Dark Matter, Cannibalism, Black Holes, and Gravitational WavesMy talk will be a slide presentation illustrated by the latest astronomical images, animations, videos, etc. I will discuss how the very material that human beings and other life forms are made of was once synthesized inside the Sun's ancestral stars. Our dark matter dominated Milky Way galaxy and other ...
