Seminars in CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS - Andy MackenzieElectrical transport and spectroscopy studies of the delafossite layered metals The delafossites, named after the French crystallographer Gabriel Delafosse, are triangular lattice layered materials with general formula ABO2. The family includes insulators, large gap semiconductors and a few astonishingly high conductivity metals. I will describe our group’s work on the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Search for Life beyond the Solar SystemOne of the most exciting and interdisciplinary frontiers in exoplanet science is the search for life beyond the solar system. Recently discovered planets, especially Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby M dwarfs, will provide intriguing near-term targets for large ground-based telescopes and the James Webb Space Telescope, while even larger telescopes are ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Creating a New Reality for Learning: VR and the Future of Healthcare and Science EducationStarting with their groundbreaking virtual reality experience “The Stanford Virtual Heart,†David Sarno and Dr. David Axelrod have used VR to propel medical and science education into a new era. Collaborating at the San Francisco-based VR company Lighthaus Inc., David and David have worked with Stanford’s Schools of Medicine, Education, ...
Tony Wyss-Coray studies the impact of aging on the human body and brain. In this eye-opening talk, he shares new research from his Stanford lab and other teams which shows that a solution for some of the less great aspects of old age might actually lie within us all.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
STEAM FestivalCome to the Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics (STEAM) Festival, showcasing projects from students in the gym. There will be demonstrations and information on careers in science. Family and friends welcome.
Where: PittsburghCost: Free
IGNITE San Francisco Spring GalaYou are invited to IGNITE's Annual Gala! Benefiting: IGNITE and their efforts to inspire girls to become the future technology leaders and innovators of our world.Highlights: Keynote address by VP and CIO of Alaska Airlines, Charu Jain and VP Bay Area of Alaska Airlines, Annabel ChangBid on fabulous silent auction items during ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 150
Neutrinos - The REAL God ParticleJoin us to learn from Dr. Javier Caravaca about the super duper tiny particles called neutrinos. Trillions of neutrinos sail straight through our bodies every day without ever bumping into the matter that makes up our bodies. In fact, electrons are about 500,000 times more massive than neutrinos. But what ...
Exploratorium founder Frank Oppenheimer believed that play - using objects and concepts in ways other than was originally intended - is essential to learning. “In fact,†he wrote, “in our rapidly changing culture, adults probably require play as much as children do.†Take a deep dive with emerging and established ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, $14.95 Daytime Members
Jurassic NightlifeJoin us for a party of Jurassic proportions guaranteed to bring out the dinosaur-loving kid everyone: We’re going back in time with our Dino Days festival - and the most popular dinosaur movie of all time. Encounter life-size dinosaur animatronics repping just a few of the creatures that ruled the Earth ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
'The Devil We Know' Film Screening and Panel From cosmetics to ski wax, frying pans to waterproof jackets, take-out foodware to stain-resistant fabrics, Teflon-like chemicals are found in hundreds of consumer products -- and now in nearly every American.The documentary The Devil We Know will illuminate the problem, and the panel will offer ways you can protect yourself, ...
Where: OaklandCost: See weblink
'Life Pivots: Seven lessons from my journey from scientist to entrepreneur' Women in ScienceAWIS Palo Alto and Santa Clara City Library invite you to an inspiring evening of women empowerment and lecture by Dr. Maria Artunduaga:"Life Pivots: Seven lessons from my journey from scientist to entrepreneur"Dr. Maria Artunduaga is the CEO of Respira Labs, a startup that detects early signs of deterioration in COPD using ...
As Peregrine Falcons have recovered from endangered status in the 1990s-2000s, they have often been found nesting on bridges and skyscrapers. For the last two nesting seasons, a Peregrine Falcon pair has taken up residence on the Campanile on the UC Berkeley campus, fledging two chicks in 2017, and three ...
Unearthing the California GrizzlyExplore the natural history of the now-extinct California Grizzly with Dr. Alexis M. Mychajliw. Her current work includes researching bone fragments of grizzly bears and using the results to get an idea of their behavior, diet, and where they lived here in California - using the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural ...
