Light, from many different sources, is all around us and has existed since the beginning of the universe. Join us for an enlightening First Friday and learn about the form of energy that sustains life, reveals colors, and can travel at nearly 300 million meters per second! Through talks, hand-on ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5
'The Bit Player'In a blockbuster paper in 1948, Claude Shannon introduced the notion of a “bit†and laid the foundation for the Information Age. His ideas ripple through such diverse fields as communication, linguistics, genetics, computing, cryptography, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and cosmology. In later years, he constructed a mathematical theory of juggling, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Saturday, 08/03/19
The Bay Model Wants You!!! Become part of Sausalito’s very own attraction known around the world! We have a variety of volunteer positions that are suited for people just like you! Greet visitors, lead tours, work with school groups, and more! Come and be a part of one of the largest working hydraulic models in ...
Stephanie Thwaites is an award winning artist working in oil and cold wax, a medium which imparts rich texture and a lovely translucent quality. She finds inspiration in nature, but also in architectural and geometric forms. From representational to abstract, she strives to create dynamic space that is intricate and ...
Join NASA in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Program.Speakers include:Millie Highes-Fulford, Space ShuttleDan Bursch, Space Shuttle and International Space StationGreg Johnson, Space ShuttleJoey Lazzaro, Appolo Flight ControllerAl Worden, Apollo 15Steve Smith, Space ShuttleYvonne Cagle, Aerospace SurgeonEd Rezac, NASA EngineerSee weblink for additional information as well as parking shuttle ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Sunday Funday: Bodies in Motion and GSK Family DayCelebrate the human body and what it can do! Les Aerielles is returning for their annual summer performance with their incredible young trapeze arts performers. We’ll also have some of the GSK Science in the Summer: The Science of Me activity favorites, where visitors will learn more about the human ...
Graphic novelist and art mentor, Aaron Southerland, will hold a series of cartooning vibe sessions focused on outer space. The sessions are dedicated to the artsy students who desire to create and continue working on their own cartoon and comic characters. Aaron will provide guidance on drawing techniques using a ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Superpower: How Wind Is Transforming America’s Energy FutureWind power: It’s leading America’s renewable energy portfolio, is 70 percent less expensive than a decade ago, and employs over 114,000 Americans. But like any industry transforming America’s energy landscape, the road to success is rarely smooth.In his new book Superpower: One Man's Quest to Transform American Energy, Russell Gold tells the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
The Universe in the Infrared: Spitzer’s Final VoyageThe infrared lies beyond the red end of the visible spectrum of light. Cool and dusty things throughout the Universe appear bright in infrared. The Spitzer Space Telescope is one of NASA’s Great Observatories, designed to observe the universe in infrared light. It was launched in 2003 with an expected ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members and Seniors
The Magic of Red Galaxies: Tracing Structure Formation With Galaxy Clusters and MoreGalaxy clusters, as the largest peaks in the cosmic density field, play an important role in astrophysics and cosmology. Â As the most dramatic features of large-scale structure, the abundance of clusters provides a key opportunity to test our understanding of structure formation and cosmic expansion history. Â In recent years, observational ...
Big Data promises unparalleled insights, but the larger the data, the harder they are to find. One key to unlocking them was discovered by 18th century mathematicians: Topological Data Analysis (TDA).Dr. Singh leads a technology movement that emphasizes the importance of extracting insight from data, not just storing and organizing ...
Anthropogenic impacts along Florida’s longest riverThe St. Johns River is Florida’s longest at 500 kilometers, with an elevation change of less than nine meters. The low slope and long distance create incredible variability in water quality and flow between the fresh headwaters to the south in agricultural Central Florida and the estuarine waters of Jacksonville ...
Speaker:Â Angee Doerr is an assistant professor of practice, Oregon Sea Grant & Oregon State University Extension Service
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Thursday, 08/08/19
Early Interns PresentationsMBARI interns present their summer research, early presentations9:30 a.m. Charlie Watkins • Development of an inertial current meter using a low-cost inertial measurement unit9:45 a.m. Kelsey Nichols • Effects of predator presence and climate change on the metabolic rate of red abalone10:00 a.m. Norman Sween • Munidopsis (Squat lobster) density ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
How Pro Sports Can Be a Player in ClimateFrom baseball to football, few things are as all-American as sports. Americans spend $56 billion attending sporting events each yea - "but at what cost to the climate? Between the hotdog-with-everything, energy needed to power 100,000-person stadiums, and transportation to get crowds and players there in the first place, these ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Everyone knows that Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation puts on a good show, but what else can it do? This 60-year-old technology started out as “a solution looking for a problem,†but it continues to enable scientific breakthroughs in communication, medicine, and observations of events light-years away. Focus ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
The Role of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Drone DesignIn designing a radio controlled quadcopter drone, Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling played a significant role both in improving the aerodynamics and the cooling of the on-board electronics. Using CFD modeling, a rotating mesh region was placed around each rotor to predict the airflow from the rotors and air velocities ...
7:00-7:25: Jessica Feldman(Stanford/ Biology) on "Patterning the Cell During Development"How do our cells achieve the elaborate patterning that allows them to carry out specific functions?...Read more7:25-7:50: William Newsome(Stanford/ Medicine) on "The Future of Neuroscience"A very exciting time for neuroscience...Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the break, anyone in ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
City Star Party @ Point LobosCome 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!
Montalvo Starry, Starry Night: Aliens and Exoplanets, and why ET has to phone long distanceMontalvo's annual art & astronomy slumber party returns! Inspired by our fascination with the night sky, this summer arts festival will feature an evening full of fun, family-friendly activities, including telescope viewing, art making, live performances, and a family-friendly movie on the Garden Terrace.Prior to the movie screening, Simon Steel, ...
Where: SaratogaCost: $20 General, $65/campsite (optional)
Teen Science NightEnd summer with science: Immerse yourself in the natural world at the California Academy of Sciences’ 6th annual #TeenScienceNight, a teen takeover night at the museum. Bay Area youth (ages 13 - 18) are invited to come relax and explore the world of science at this free, fun-filled event.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free, registration required
Beginners Astrophotography ClassIf YOU have ever wanted to try your hand at astrophotography or hone your existing skills, now is your chance!This beginners’ class will be led by the President of the East Bay Astronomical Society, Richard Ozer, and will guide you through basic steps of astrophotography. The class ends with a ...
San Francisco is surrounded by water, but have you ever wondered how we impact the shorelines around us? Join us for a walk around Lands End to learn about the coastal and marine environmental about San Francisco and our impacts on our waterways. Â We will be sharing information about fish ...
MSI loves sharks! Our special day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures while feeding and touching our local friendly leopard sharks and making a special take home craft.10:00 and 10:30 AM.
Where: Redwood CityCost: $20
One Tam: Wildlife Picture Index ProjectCome contribute to the Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project! Volunteer community scientists assist with research by helping maintain motion-activated cameras and processing photos. At this event, we view the images on the computer, identify the mammals, and enter the results in a database. New and experienced catalogers welcome, as training is ...
Where: Corte MaderaCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a Ranger or docent on a guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 - 2000.
Courtney is an observational astronomer focused on detecting and characterizing planetary systems. Her research group uses telescopes on the ground (often at Lick Observatory!) and in space to search for planets, probe their atmospheres, measure their masses, and constrain their bulk compositions. She is curious about planet formation and evolution, ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $50 - $199
Astrobiology Under Our Feet & Out to the Stars - CANCELED (see alternate talk)The Age of Astrobiology has begun. We have a whole Solar System - and a galaxy of star-warmed worlds beyond - to explore for life. How do we look for life here and way out there? How will we know it when we find it? Our exploration begins at Earth. ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
When Worlds CollidePlanet Earth is regularly being struck by interplanetary debris: fine dust, rocks, boulders (big enough to outshine the Sun as they streak through the atmosphere), asteroids, comets, and even small stray planets. Some of these collision events offer glorious night-time views; others can cause planetary annihilation. Infall of secondary debris (“shrapnel†from the original ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsCome peer through our telescopes and see craters on the Moon, the visible planets, star clusters, and more while we listen to CSM's very own KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5. Directions are available on the Maps, Directions & Parking page.
Our own backyard in the bay is full of amazing marine mammals! Free classroom programs will highlight our local sea lions, harbor porpoises, dolphins, and even the occasional whale that wanders under the Bridge! We recommend teaming our free classroom program with a Guided tour at 11am, 1pm or 3pm for a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sunday Funday: International Year of the Periodic Table2019 is the International Year of the Periodic Table! Join Lawrence Berkeley Lab as we have activities and discussions about why the periodic table deserves celebration. Learn about chemistry and why it is so important to our world, and then share a story about your favorite element. NOTE: ...
Humanity's quest to understand matter has led to society-shaping technological breakthroughs. For example, the solid-state transistor underlies virtually all of modern computation. In complex quantum systems, exotic properties emerge which do not simply follow from the physical laws governing individual particles. A classic example is the phenomenon of superconductivity, which took scientists ...
Where: AlamedaCost: Free
Monday, 08/12/19
They Grow Up So Fast: Development and Aging of BloodOver 600 million blood cells are made every day! These cells play many important roles - from carrying oxygen to all parts of our body, to fighting off infections and keeping us healthy. Our blood cells develop from hematopoietic stem cells in a process called hematopoiesis. Remarkably, stem cell activity ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Perseid Meteor ShowerHang out on our new observation deck and be dazzled as you watch the spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower make it annual trip through our atmosphere and light up the night sky. Our astronomers are on hand to answer questions. Hot chocolate and other goodies will be available.
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the public opening of Middle Ground, an exciting new outdoor exhibition on the Larkin Street steps of the San Francisco Main Library. This free, yearlong offsite exhibition includes over a dozen interactive experiences to get you thinking about how you think and how we interact ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Intoxicating Plants Tour - FULLJoin us for a leisurely stroll through the Garden to learn about the plants people have used to heal pain, cause pain, bring about pleasure, celebrate the sacred, and symbolize faith. Cultures from around the world will be represented. This walk is hosted in conjunction with the current ...
“Cities were the first Internet,†says archaeologist Monica Smith, because they were the first permanent places where strangers met in large numbers for entertainment, commerce, and romance. And the function and form of cities, she notes, have remained remarkably constant over their 6,000 years of history so far. Modern city ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, Free for members
Wednesday, 08/14/19
Cyber SecurityCyber Threats: It’s not if, but when?! A cyber threat is a malicious attempt by an individual or organization to gain access to your computing systems. Will your personal data be compromised? Will your company be infiltrated? What will it cost you in dollars, lost productivity, stress, and sense of ...
Speaker:Marisol Garcia-Reyes is a principle scientist, Farallon Institute for Advanced Ecosystem Research
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Confessions of a Professional HackerYes! Hacking is legal...that is, when you hire a professional hacker to break into your company and test your systems. Kelly Albrink, professional hacker at Bishop Fox, will share war stories from the front lines of cyber warfare, discussing tools and techniques that real hackers use to steal your data ...
NASA Frontier Development Lab Artificial Institute Results ShowcaseNASA Ames and the SETI Institute invite you to hear the results of this year's FDL AI research sprint. Join FDL's private sector partners and new space industry partners at what has become an exciting annual event.Now in its fourth year, FDL's 8-week interdisciplinary research format has proved to be ...
Abraham Lincoln has been a medical mystery for 200 years. Since almost the time of his birth people have been wondering about his unusual looks. Yes, he was tall -- six feet four inches -- but there was more: his arms were too long, he was impossibly skinny, his hands ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Fast Evolution of Gene Editing and Its Implications for SocietyJennifer Kahn will update attendees on gene editing and gene drive technologies, which are quickly evolving. She will also discuss their implications for society, extending from their use in areas such as human fertility, agriculture and pharmaceuticals. Recent developments in China, where this technology was used on embryos, has raised concerns globally on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members, $8 Students
Oh buoy! San Francisco has an undeniable connection to the ocean. Our local ocean makes for fascinating ecosystems and special maritime economies. Come down to our historic pier and learn what it means to be in, on, and around the beautiful Pacific.  Plankton Demo With the Explainers6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Analog NightlifeTune into NightLife and drop out of the digital world: Join us in transforming the museum into a phone-free zone with an experimental night dedicated to life in the analog.Our one-night, slow-down-and-watch-the-fishes experiment only works if we’re all in it together, so we’ve asked Yondr to help everybody place their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
CNET | Engage: MarsWe're going to Mars! Discover how NASA is planning for interplanetary travel in our generation and the long-term effects of this journey on human health.Meet one of the brilliant minds helping to plan this initiative, and learn how NASA is preparing for this historic tipping point. Hosted by b8ta's President ...
Midway Atoll is the site of the world’s largest albatross nesting colony as well as other globally important species such as the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and Laysan Duck. Midway Atoll is also the home of Wisdom, the oldest known wild bird in the Bird Banding Lab’s database. The work conducted ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 donation for non members.
The Curious World of Seaweed: Stories from the Pacific Coast by Josie Iselin (Heyday Books) intertwines art with science to tell the natural and cultural history of 16 iconic kelps and seaweeds from our coast. Her contemporary scans of marine algae are combined with historical lithographs and herbarium pressings to ...
Have you ever wondered what’s inside a scientific ocean buoy? Take a close look at the critters and seaweed that colonize the bottom of the buoy when we pull our NOAA CO2 buoy out of the water for its yearly servicing.On Buoy Exploration Day, we’ll provide microscopes, hand lenses, and ...
400 Years of the Telescope - A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought.For the evening of 16 August, 2019 we will be showing a documentary video "400 Years of the Telescope - A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought". In 1609 Galileo turned his spyglass to the heavens and was ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Chabot Observatory's Role in the Rescue of Apollo 13In April, 1970 an explosion occurred aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft as it neared the Moon. All around the world various people from many walks of life leapt into action in many different roles to help save the astronauts' lives. One of the most unusual examples of this occurred at ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Saturday, 08/17/19
Free science gear for educators and researchersBioLink Depot, a 12 year old charitable institution, is holding its fall open house on where you can pick up free scientifi equipment and supplies for your school or lab.Teachers, educators, researchers from accredited institutions and community labs can register for the open house by visiting the biolink depot web ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
BubblefestJoin us for an entire day of hands on bubble fun, live music, face painting and more at our first ever BubbleFest! Learn all about the science behind bubbles, and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders of these remarkable spheres. Join the artist, ...
Have you ever wondered how San Francisco looked like before it became a sprawling city and urban center? Take a walk with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at Fort Funston and experience the natural splendor of the “Great Dune Waste†that used to cover most of the peninsula of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Maker Lab: Open Lab @ClaremontA place to drop in and try out: *Sewing on a Babylock sewing machine *Button-making *Drawing on the ProWise whiteboard *Experimenting with a Foldscope microscope *Needle-felting *Sculpting with modeling clayNo previous experience necessary! This program is for kids with parents, teens, and adults.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Silicon Valley Volunteer FairDo you want to invest your time and passion to help the environment and your community? Volunteering is a rewarding way to make friends, learn new skills, and have fun while making a difference.There are many organizations working to provide Parks, Nature and Environmental Education in Silicon Valley and finding ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Black Holes, Big and Small- A laser-guided adaptive optics viewBlack holes come in at least two varieties. Supermassive black holes lay at the centers of galaxies and, while not theoretically predicted, have been definitively proven to exist using observations of stars’ orbits at the heart of the Milky Way. Stellar mass black holes are predicted to exist in large ...
Have you ever wondered what’s inside a scientific buoy? Find out as we pull our NOAA CO2 buoy out of the water and host activities about carbon dioxide in the air and water. You’ll have a chance to learn about how we measure carbon with the buoy instruments and the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Admission to the Exploratorium
Reclaiming the Future: A Long Conversation + ExhibitionStochastic Labs is presenting a one-day event on Reclaiming The Future and would love for you to attend!What is at stake for the human animal in this critical moment in our evolution? Will we survive this “technological adolescence� How can we reclaim optimism in the face of future technology?A group ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20
Family HikesBring the whole family along as we take a gentle 2-3-mile round trip walk among the majestic redwoods. We’ll stop and tell stories about Oakland history, identify native plants and trees, and discuss wildlife and indicators of climate change. Due to heavy roots, routes are not accessible by strollers and/or ...
Where: OaklandCost: $14 General, $11 Members
Exploring Planetary Surfaces with NASA’s Solar System TreksNASA’s Solar System Treks project produces a suite of online, interactive visualization and analysis portals. These tools enable mission planners, planetary scientists, and engineers to access data products from a wide range of instruments aboard a variety of past and current missions, for a growing number of planetary bodies. Originally ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Northern Lights ExciteIn California, the Northern Lights can appear as a deep red glow here in the night sky. In Alaska, they appears as a bright green bands or dynamic colorful shows when the sky is dark enough. Known as auroras, scientists are still uncovering the mysteries of these displays here and ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Sunday, 08/18/19
A New Age of Dinoflagellates: Using AI and Robots to Study Harmful Algal BloomsMonterey Bay is subject to intense blooms of dinoflagellates, a type of algae that can sometimes produce harmful toxins. Between 2004 and 2007, these blooms were so dominant that it was known as the “age of dinoflagellates.†Throughout 2018 and 2019, after a decade of absence, an abundance of dinoflagellates ...
Electroacupuncture for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative DiseasesThe World Health Organization states that neurological disorders are one of the greatest threats to public health today. Seventy-six million aging baby boomers, or 29 percent of the population in the United States, are about to push Alzheimer's disease rates sky high. Acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine, has ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members, $8 Students
Despite their constant presence in sci-fi, black holes remain enigmatic to most people. What are they? What do they do? Do they even really exist? In this talk, our speaker will debunk the movie tropes and discuss what exactly a black hole is, why they are so hard to find, ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Tuesday, 08/20/19
How Will Tall Buildings React to the Big OneSan Francisco has recently completed the Tall Buildings Safety Strategy, a first-of-its-kind, in-depth study of all buildings 240 feet in height - 156 of them. The strategy is just one of many innovative programs and initiatives geared to improve the city’s preparedness and ability to recover in the event of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for Members
Predicting Guilt and Automating [De]incarceration: Algorithms in the US Criminal Justice SystemAre we ready for AI judges? As automation is increasingly deployed to assist or replace human decisions, it becomes crucial to evaluate potential social and ethical consequences of AI powered decision-making.Peter Eckersley will be discussing the Report on Algorithmic Risk Assessment Tools in the U.S. Criminal Justice System recently published ...
Blade Runner, Star Wars, and “The Jetsons†envisioned futuristic worlds of flying cars and mile-high commutes. Now, dozens of companies are moving forward with airborne vehicles, including Airbus’ electric flying car and Uber’s helicopter taxi. Tesla is also hinting at a flying Roadster using rocket technology.With traffic congestion increasing in America’s ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
From kings and philosophers to craftsmen and inventors, horology has been prized as an extraordinary marriage between art and science. Antiquarian Horologist Brittany Nicole Cox will share her unique experience with objects born from this lineage. We will trace their origins to discover how these objects serve as critical mirrors ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 - $100
Fishing and Whales: Healthy Fisheries and Healthy Whale PopulationsAs ocean temperatures have risen in recent years, reports of whale entanglements along the Pacific coastline have climbed, possibly due to shifts in foraging patterns resulting in increased overlap with crab and other fisheries. Â The need for solutions to prevent entanglements has never been greater. Conservationists and fishermen are working ...
Temperatures continue to warm, animal populations respond to a rapidly changing environment. The marine environment represents a unique challenge to fisheries researchers as data collection is time and resource intensive. With warming annual temperatures, temperature seasonality is also changing. This represents an additional problem to monitoring as existing surveys typically ...
Speaker: Ken Caldeira is a senior scientist of global ecology and a professor of earth system sciences, Carnegie Institution for Science & Stanford University
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Blockchain BasicsWe’ll breakdown the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrency in this interactive intro session.Learn about the history of blockchain technology, examples of best use cases, and insight into what makes TRON one of the world’s largest blockchain based operating systems in the world.Come enjoy food and drinks, all while learning about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
5G & Beyond: Perspectives on URLLCThis talk brings together ideas from various fields such as cooperative communication, information theory, robust control and machine learning to address the system design problem of designing wireless communication frameworks for interactive, highly-dynamic applications that require fast and reliable communication. In doing so, the speaker will also take a brief ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Emergence of RISC-V computer architecture- embedded apps & ML accelerationRISC-V Instruction Set Architecture has recently become a key driver for driving open source projects across wide gamut of end applications. Most recently we have seen a lot of application in the Internet of Things (IoT) segment, microcontrollers for a variety of traditional embedded applications, and applications requiring capability for ...
A Journey through the Cosmos!In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, join us for this exciting program about the universe from the very small to the very large! Astronomer Kevin Manning will take us on a virtual journey through the cosmos, followed by a trip ...
Where: BurlingameCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #111: Butterflies, Vowels, and Milk!Flutter on down to the Rickshaw Stop for lots of “oooohs†and “aaaaahsâ€, as we’ve rustled up some talks on coloration, vowels, and cattle raids! We promise you’ll never look at butterflies, lips, and milk the same way again. So come learn with us, drink up, binge on bao, and ...
Scientists have recently developed a new way to “see†the universe, using the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein nearly a century ago. These waves can teach us about some of the most exotic objects known, including star “corpses†known as black holes and neutron stars. Remarkably, they have also helped ...
The detection of gravitational waves from merging stellar-mass black holes has generated much excitement. We expect that similar events - but with black holes that are millions to billions of times heavier - can occasionally occur. Dr. Romani will describe observations of super-massive black hole "binaries." He will also discuss the search ...
A fascination with the potential and pitfalls of A.I. is far from novel, but development and use of artificial intelligence is at the forefront of current technological development. At After Dark: Artificially Intelligent, interface with projects and technologies that think for themselves and see artworks that use A.I. in impressive ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Animal Behavior NightlifeJoin us and a few of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends for a night all about animal behavior. Check out a special nighttime edition of our “Swamp Talk†program to learn about perennial fan favorite, Claude the albino alligator.Looking for your own animal companion? Hang out in the garden ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Bernal Chess ClubThe brand new Bernal Chess Club is an informal chess group with casual weekly game nights in Bernal Heights, SF. Come unwind after work, have dinner, meet new friends, and talk tactics. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one. Find out about upcoming game nights by ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Mediaspora: Connecting Medicine, Media, and DiasporaWhen people seek out medical advice, where do they turn? For many of us, the first step is to go online, diagnosing symptoms through websites, such as Google or Wikipedia. This information can be unreliable in the best circumstance but among underserved populations, language barriers may narrow access to reliable ...
Join us for a lecture from Christine Hastorf, Ph.D. on the history of beer through an archaeological lens. How long have people been making beer? Where did beer making traditions first begin? How do ancient beer making traditions compare to those in practice around the world today? This lecture is ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $6 - $14
Women in Autonomy: Driving the Future of TransportationThe market is shifting from hyper-growth to hyper-focus as OEMs and Mobility companies look to implement the right partnerships and technologies to get their autonomy initiatives to market. The resulting partnerships, acquisitions and aqua-hires are changing the landscape, posing new threats and opportunities for existing players. ​What will the transportation ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friday, 08/23/19
Astronomy 101: Sights of the Cosmos, Intro to AstronomyThis event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). He is also the Niels Bohr Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute. After studying at the University of Cambridge, he was the John Bahcall Fellow at the Institute ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $50 - $199
Sunday, 08/25/19
Marine Science Sunday: Under The Bridge: Marine Mammals of SF BayOur own backyard in the bay is full of amazing marine mammals! Free classroom programs will highlight our local sea lions, harbor porpoises, dolphins, and even the occasional whale that wanders under the Bridge! We recommend teaming our free classroom program with a Guided tour at 11am, 1pm or 3pm for a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: LasersIn 1960, the laser was known as “a solution looking for a problem.†Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what’s special about laser light, how it’s made, and how it’s used in everything from DVD players to eye surgery to fusion energy research.Talks at 1:00 and 3:00
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Admission
Monday, 08/26/19
Cold Gas in Hot Halos: The Formation and Survival of Cold Gas in Galactic Halos In recent years, observations of the circumgalactic medium has undercovered a large reservoir of T ~ 10^4 K, photoionized gas in the much hotter halos of galaxies. Inflowing cold gas in galactic halos helps fuel star formation, whilst outflowing cold gas is our primary observational marker of feedback. However, the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuning energy levels, energy flow and disorder in nanomaterials through the external environmentLight absorbed by a semiconductor is stored as electronic excitations in the form of bound electron-hole pairs, also known as excitons. There is a rich variety of semiconductor nanostructures available today for the design of novel material systems and interfaces with tailor-made functionalities. In particular, atomically thin two-dimensional materials such ...
The latest AI advances have the potential to massively improve our health and well-being. However, most of the work is yet to be done. In this talk, we will explore the most important opportunities for AI in healthcare. For example, we will explore how AI can diagnose major life-threatening conditions ...
20 Art Experiments With Math in 20 MinutesIn a rapid fire art extravaganza, Nerd Nite will zip through the world of strange, quirky, and beautiful mathematics that you never learned about in school, and explore how math can be used to define new artistic forms. See paradoxes, puzzles, infinities, chaos, ...
One Tam: Wildlife Picture Index ProjectCome contribute to the Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project! Volunteer community scientists assist with research by helping maintain motion-activated cameras and processing photos. At this event, we view the images on the computer, identify the mammals, and enter the results in a database. New and experienced catalogers welcome, as training is ...
Where: Corte MaderaCost: Free
Emerging Health Technologies: Diagnosing, Designing and Controlling Our Well-BeingBen Hwang from Profusa will discuss the future of continuous, remote monitoring data using implantable biosensor technology and how it is poised to transform wellness, medical intervention, health care delivery and patient outcomes. Mary Lou Jepsen from Openwater has created a device that can enable us to see inside our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members, $8 Students
Nerd Nite Silicon Valley #7: Giant Insects and Star Wars LawSpeakers:“You’re Going to Need a Bigger Net: The Evolution of Giant Insects†Christopher Beatty, evolutionary biologist“Star Wars Law!†Joshua Gilliland, blogger at The Legal Geeks and attorney
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Charon, Pluto’s CompanionDr. Ross Beyer, NASA Ames and SETI, will discuss what the New Horizons space probe revealed about the surface of Pluto’s moon Charon. The probe showed evidence of a sub-surface ocean early on and Charon’s surface suggests how icy worlds can form far from the gravitational influences of giant planets.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/28/19
Coastal Upwelling and Climate in the California CurrentAlongshore winds, through upwelling and transport, are the main force behind the rich marine ecosystem found in the California Upwelling Ecosystem and other Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems. These winds, driven by large-scale atmospheric processes and enhanced at by coastal features, are largely impacted by climate. Ocean temperatures and chemical properties ...
Speaker:Â Melanie Okoro is a chief operating officer and founder, Eco-Alpha
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Skeptics in the Pub: MillbraeScience and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub West Bay, Fiddlers Green, Millbrae sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics.If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer’s art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
The Social and Ecolological Impacts of Light Pollution in Santa CruzJoin Santa Cruz IDA chapter members Lisa Heschong and Andy Kreyche for a discussion of how light pollution in Santa Cruz impacts our local environment. We will review recent research on circadian disruption of plants, animals and humans by exposure to artificial light at night. Plants and animals depend on ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Thursday, 08/29/19
Alcatraz Gardens Class Series: Herbarium and Plant PressingAn Herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens used for scientific study. These sheets may be whole plants or plant parts and are mounted on a sheet of paper. These are used to reference and describe plant taxa as a much more accurate than drawings. Recently, herbaria have been ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Printing Nanoscale Things: Metals, Oxides, and Quantum DotsThis talk will introduce deep-nanoscale fabrication technologies based on synergic combinations of self-assembly, photolithography, and transfer-printing applicable to a variety of material systems including polymers, oxides, metals, quantum nanostructures for high-performance sensors, photovoltaics, and displays. In particular, this talk will report on our recent innovation: highly precise patterning ...
Do you know the science behind America’s national pastime? Why is a ball stitched, what’s inside, and how does its makeup affect the physics of throwing the ball? How does a pitcher throw a curveball or a knuckleball, and how can a ball be either “dead†or “juiced� Then delve ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Desert NightlifeCan’t stand the heat? Chill out and explore some of the coolest creatures from some of the planet’s hottest climates at Desert NightLife.Catch a screening of The Devil’s Road: A Baja Adventure, about a group of adventurers on a 5,000-mile journey across Baja California to recreate the century-old expedition of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
'Science Fair' DocumentaryWinner of the audience award at Sundance and SXSW, Science Fair offers a front seat to the victories, defeats, and motivations of an incredible group of high school students on a path to change their lives, and the world through science.First showing on 8/28 is sold out.RSVP required
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Pliocene World: Earth's Climate 3 Million Years Ago and How it Relates to our FutureThree million years ago, during the late Pliocene, CO2 levels were similar to today, but global temperatures and sea level were much higher.Find out how we use microfossils to reconstruct temperature, salinity and more across the globe from this geological interval just before ice ages began. Using our reconstruction of the ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 08/30/19
Sculpting Photocatalysts on the Nano ScaleThe solar-driven photocatalytic splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen is a potential source of clean and renewable fuels. However, four decades of global research have proven this multi-step reaction to be highly challenging. The design of effective artificial photocatalytic systems will depend on our ability to correlate the photocatalyst ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Saturday, 08/31/19
Science Saturday: Funky FungiHave you ever wondered where mushrooms come from, what that “moss†is hanging from the branches in an oak tree, or what lies beneath the rotting logs on a Redwood forest floor? Find out when we explore the hidden kingdom of fungus! Try completing a mushroom cap craft, learn about ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Family HikesBring the whole family along as we take a gentle 2-3-mile round trip walk among the majestic redwoods. We’ll stop and tell stories about Oakland history, identify native plants and trees, and discuss wildlife and indicators of climate change. Due to heavy roots, routes are not accessible by strollers and/or ...
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