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 ...
