Many disease states are characterized by molecular level changes that occur before detectable symptoms have begun to manifest. In order to maximize treatment outcomes it is essential to accurately detect such alterations at an early stage. Chemical probes designed to selectively image such molecular processes have the potential to not ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Discovery and Future of CRISPRFrom basic biology to a genome editing revolution, the story of CRISPR is one of curiosity, teamwork, and endless possibilities. Join Jennifer as she recounts the early stages of CRISPR research on Berkeley's campus and the moment she grasped the full potential of CRISPR technology. Moderated by Ron Vale of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach to Cosmological Constraints From Galaxy Redshift Surveys I will present a new technique for accurately determining sigma_8 and Omega_m from mock 3D galaxy surveys. The method is a hybrid technique; it merges deep machine learning with physics. The method is trained and tested on mock surveys that are built from the AbacusCosmos suite of N-body simulations, comprising ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Recurring and triggered slow slip events near the trench along the Nankai subduction thrustSlow slip events (SSE), non-volcanic tremor, and very low-frequency earthquakes (VLFE) are well documented down-dip of the seismogenic zone of major faults, yet similar observations for the shallowest reaches of subduction megathrusts are rare. We document a family of repeating strain events in the Nankai subduction zone, updip of rupture ...
Dr. Tibshirani will discuss the hot area of supervised learning, focusing specifically on the lasso method for obtaining sparse models. He will also describe some applications of these methods to his own collaborative work, including prediction of platelet usage at Stanford Hospital.Editor's note: This talk was originally scheduled for January ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Unintended Consequences of Autonomous VehiclesSelf-driving cars are coming to your neighborhood, and your commute, but what are the unintended consequences to this intersection of technology and human behavior? Adam Millard-Ball is at the forefront of efforts to identify problems before they hit our streets. His latest research reveals that autonomous vehicles will snarl inner-city ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
We're Not Doomed! Restoring a Safe and Healthy ClimateFaced with dire predictions and warnings about the current and future effects of climate change, many of us are working hard to mitigate and adapt to this existential threat. Others have given up, feeling that it’s “too late, we’re doomedâ€. Fear does not absolve us of our obligation to our ...
Peggy Orenstein’s Girls & Sex broke ground, shattered taboos and launched conversations about young women’s right to sexual pleasure and agency. It also had an unexpected effect on its author: Orenstein realized that talking about girls is only half the conversation. In Boys & Sex, Peggy Orenstein reveals how young ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $18 Members
The Mushroom Hunter's Kitchen and DemoChad Hyatt has made a name for himself in Northern California and beyond by sharing his delicious spin on wild mushroom cookery at public and private events. Both an expert forager and classically trained chef, he has cooked in a variety of restaurants and private clubs around the San Francisco Bay area, ...
For the inaugural lecture in this new series, Prof. Raja Sengupta will present an introduction to the future of aviation and the exciting work being done on campus in the related fields of aviation data science.
As Earth continues to warm due to anthropogenic emissions, weather patterns are predicted to become more extreme. There is a need to understand how these regional changes will manifest, as any changes can have dramatic impacts on water resource management, hydroelectric power generation, agriculture, and disaster planning. In this seminar, ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Port of San Francisco - Geotechnical Challenges and Approach for Risk-Based Seismic AssessmentThe three-mile long Port of San Francisco northern Seawall was built more than a century ago to reclaim hundreds of acres of tidal mudflat and transform them into a major deep water port. The Seawall was constructed by dredging a trench through soft Young Bay Mud, hundreds of feet bayward ...
California and China have a long-standing history of climate and environment partnership through the dozen MOUs between the governments, as well as policy exchange and joint research initiatives, ranging from air-quality, carbon market, energy efficiency, renewable energy innovation to long-term climate goal setting. What motivates and what has worked in ...
My lab is interested in engineering micro systems and automation tools to address questions in systems neuroscience, developmental biology, and cell biology that are difficult to answer with conventional techniques. Micro technologies provide the appropriate length scale for investigating molecules, cells, and small organisms; moreover, one can also take advantage ...
Digital technologies have accelerated the pace of change demanding a mindset shift.How can we future-proof ourselves to navigate that accelerating change?Immerse yourself in a range of new insights that will help you as an individual, as a team and as an organization to navigate the ambiguity in order to truly ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Broad-Spectrum Electronic Biomolecular SensingConventional electronic biomolecular sensors use charge transfer across an electrically biased electrode-electrolyte interface as the detection mechanism. Specificity to a single analyte molecule is possible by functionalizing the electrode with an engineered protein. Recent research at Stanford has introduced a new type of electronic biomolecular sensor, in which the interface ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Peninsula Gem & Geology Society ProgramThe next meeting of the Peninsula Gem & Geology Society will feature club member, Sonja Loban. She will share a dvd chock full of photos from her trip to Ireland. There will be a door prize drawing and many items available by silent auction. Free parking and free admission.
Where: Los AltosCost: 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
What Does a Black Hole Look Like: How We Got our First PictureBlack holes are one of the most remarkable predictions of Einstein's theory of gravity: so much material is compressed into such a small volume that nothing, not even light, can escape. Black holes have also captured the public imagination, and are commonly featured in popular culture, from Star Trek to ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free (free parking in Lot 1)
Fungal Cooperation and ConflictAltruism is defined an individual acting at a cost to themselves but benefiting, another individual, without the expectation of reciprocity (self-sacrifice). Self-sacrifices include complex behaviors, such as meerkats, that watch for predators while other members of their family forage  or may be relatively simple, as in bacteria that absorb peptides ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Thursday, 01/23/20
The Magnetic Milky Way in Three DimensionsMagnetic fields thread our Milky Way Galaxy, influencing interstellar physics from cosmic ray propagation to star formation. The magnetic interstellar medium is also a formidable foreground for experimental cosmology, particularly for the quest to find signatures of inflation in the polarized cosmic microwave background. Despite its importance across scientific realms, ...
Flights of the Hummingbirds With Ashley Smiley7:30 p.m. | Bechtel Gallery 3, Wattis Webcast StudioNamed for the audible sound created by their wings, hummingbirds boast many unique traits. As a researcher with the Animal Flight Lab at UC Berkeley, Ashley Smiley studies these high-frequency fliers, conducting field research that aims ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95, 14.95 explO members, AD members free
Cities: Smart, Connected, Autonomous...Or Not? Autonomous mobility could introduce transformative change to cities, but not all cities have the same goals regarding the future of transportation. While some want to dramatically diminish non-transit car networks, others are banking on the benefits of AV services and new forms of mobility. How should cities adapt, what do ...
Get a second chance to kick off the new year when NightLife rings in the Year of the Rat with a night devoted to Lunar New Year traditions. Begin the celebration with a powerful lion dance performance and ceremony by SF’s own Jing Mo Athletic Association, a Chinatown-based martial arts ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Is California’s Climate Progress Going Up in Smoke?California has been at the forefront of America’s climate fight since Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the country’s first major climate law in 2006. The state’s suite of policies for decarbonizing the economy survived industry-funded attacks in court and at the ballot box, and remained largely consistent under Democratic and Republican ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
2020 CES DownloadThis is our annual sharing of the new and unusual things seen at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. This event has proven to be a very popular one to attend for people that are in the industry or just have a curiosity. See photos and hear explanations about ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, $5 IEEE members, Free IEEE CE
 Every astronaut to set foot on the Moon trained with the USGS in Flagstaff and we are currently training the next generation of astronauts. Science staff conducts cutting edge research related to the major planetary bodies in the Solar System. It is a world-wide resource for planetary geologic mapping and naming of ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 01/24/20
Two KIPAC Tea TalksMagnetic turbulence in multiphase interstellar gasSpeaker: Susan Clark, IASHydroX: Hydrogen-doped Liquid Xenon for Dark Matter SearchesSpeaker: Alden Fan
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Clustering measurements in the final eBOSS quasar sample and their cosmological implications In this talk I present the clustering analysis of the final extended Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (eBOSS) quasar sample at redshift 0.8< z< 2.2, which bridges the redshift gap between the eBOSS LRG and Lyman-alpha measurements. Mapping the evolution of the expansion and growth of structure histories of our Universe ...
Controlling the exact atomic structure is an ultimate form of materials engineering. Atomic manipulation and atom-by-atom assembly can create functional structures that are hard to synthesize chemically. Defects at the one- or few-atom-scale have intriguing properties that can be applied to fields like quantum engineering (e.g. nitrogen vacancy center, single ...
Lyft’s mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. Self driving vehicles have the potential to deliver unprecedented improvements to safety and quality, at a price and convenience that challenges traditional models of vehicle ownership. While the transportation industry is deep in the process of developing fully ...
How did the recent revolution in the science of halide perovskites begin? The chemical versatility and structure diversity in the class of hybrid organic inorganic main metal halides is astounding. The interplay of weak covalent and ionic bonding in the inorganic framework allows the formation of an amazingly broad variety ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Saturday, 01/25/20
Hike the Mallard SloughLook for birds, mammals, and animal tracks as we explore along the water’s edge on this 3.7-mile nature walk. Bring binoculars and your favorite field guide to help enjoy the views. Have at least one liter of water, snacks, and appropriate clothing. Rain will cancel this hike due to possibly ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Science Saturday: Amazing MigrationsJoin us for January’s Science Saturday, Amazing Migrations, as we investigate the world of long-distance animal travels. Whales, birds, insects, and more will be the focus of our deeper look at these natural phenomena. Learn about the many amazing migratory birds that visit Monterey County every year and celebrate another ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Shoreside IchthyologyA Shoreside at MSI promises to be a fun morning of exploration and discovery! At our beach front facility participants will work as a team to pull in a large seine (net) to catch local fishes, identify common Bay fish, touch and examine local sharks, and learn the difference between ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: From $20
Tilden Fungal FairCelebrate the fruits of winter! View hundreds of local mushroom specimens, mingle with the mycological community, and enjoy presentations by guest speakers at this free day-long special event. All ages welcome. No registration required. For information, contact Trent Pearce at (510) 544-2233.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wild Northern California WatershedsNorthern California is made up of whole areas that resemble large funnels. The rainy season can turn a babbling brook into a natural force that is both exciting and dangerous. Can the tides impact the natural flow of fresh water? Join Ranger Linda and learn more about our incredible geologic ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Fox Stories: Indicators that Fox are in Your AreaDo you sometimes see paw prints in mud or scat (poop) on the trails and assume that a dog left it? It could be from something else. Come along with me and I will show you how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Pacific FlywayOur wetlands are an important stop on the Pacific Flyway, a major bird migration route. Stroll with docent Laurel Stell to learn why birds migrate, why they stop along the San Francisco Bay, and to spot the birds in action. Trail is easy and level. All ages and abilities welcome. ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: 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.
Concerned About Climate Change? - Want to be part of the solution? Join the Volunteer Community at the California Academy of Sciences to explore, explain, and sustain life. There are several volunteer options with schedules to accommodate your availability (weekends, weekdays, evenings). Come explore how you can be involved at our ...
Awaken your senses in this wonderful exploration of spices! We will journey into the Tropical House to see some of the plants that give us our favorite spices-- such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, black pepper, nutmeg, turmeric, and more. (We'll check in on our "chocolate tree" too!) Learn about where ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $18 General, $12 Members
Salmon Spawning Field TripAfter the first big winter rain, Coho Salmon make their way up Lagunitas Creek in Marin County to spawn. We will start from the Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. From there we will search for spawning redds in the creek and look for mushrooms ...
Where: LagunitasCost: $20 suggested donation
Tilden Fungal FairCelebrate the fruits of winter! View hundreds of local mushroom specimens, mingle with the mycological community, and enjoy presentations by guest speakers at this free day-long special event. All ages welcome. No registration required. For information, contact Trent Pearce at (510) 544-2233.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science: RadioactivityWhat's going on inside the nucleus of an atom? Why does it spit out radiation? Did you know that you are exposed to radioactivity every day? Learn the facts about this somewhat controversial topic.
Does other intelligent life exist in the universe? Can SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers detect radio, infrared, or optical signals from other civilizations? Current and future SETI projects, including the new $100-million Breakthrough Prize Foundation "Listen" project, may provide an answer. UC Berkeley astronomer Dan Werthimer will describe the rationale for past and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Monday, 01/27/20
Stellar Property Statistics of Massive Halos: Common Kernel Shapes from Multiple Cosmological Hydrodynamics SimulationsIn the last decade, the astrophysical processes driving galaxy formation in a cosmological context at kpc scales have been incorporated, largely independently, into multiple codes developed by different simulation teams. Each simulation solves the complex evolution of baryon components (principally cold/warm/hot gas phases, metals, stars, and supermassive black holes) coupled ...
Proppant is small material such as 40/70 or 100 mesh sand which is placed in hydraulic fractures of geothermal or hydrocarbon reservoirs. The main role of proppant is to keep open, or prop, newly formed fractures in rock mass for enhancing hydrocarbons or geothermal fluid flow during reservoir exploitation by ...
The ability to prepare a physical system in a desired quantum state is central to many areas of physics, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, quantum simulators, and quantum computing. Yet, preparing states quickly and with high fidelity remains a formidable challenge. I will introduce reinforcement (RL) learning ideas to manipulate ...
Robert Frank on the Psychology of Climate Change - 'Under the Influence'“After more than three decades, the public is finally beginning to grasp what a serious threat global warming poses. What’s missing from the climate conversation now is a plausible narrative about how we might parry this threat. Drawing on ideas from his recently published book, Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure ...
The motion of electrons in molecules and solids occurs on the subfemtosecond timescale. Consequently, the study of ultrafast electronic phenomena requires the generation of laser pulses shorter than 1 fs and of sufficient intensity to interact with their target with high probability.Since the first lasing of LCLS much progress has been made to ...
The promise of quantum computers is that certain computational tasks might be executed exponentially faster on a quantum processor than on a classical processor. A fundamental challenge is to build a high-fidelity processor capable of running quantum algorithms in an exponentially large computational space. Here we report the use of ...
It is very unlikely that climate damages can be reduced to an acceptable level by the end of the century relying only on emissions reduction. A conceptual model is presented that includes four climate change control strategies: emissions reduction, carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere, adaptation to climate change, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
SLAC on Tap: A battery walks into a bar...X-ray vision might sound like the stuff of superheroes and science fiction, but at SLAC it’s what allows scientists to peer inside batteries and see what makes them tick. Join us for SLAC on Tap where PBR (Pushing the Battery Revolution) expert Johanna Nelson Weker will share how she and ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: free
Dancing with Robots: Expressivity in Natural and Artificial SystemsMovement seems to encode information. How does this work? We know that animals, including humans, use the motion of counterparts to produce coordinated, social behaviors. But how do we resolve the discrete measures of communication and information theory with the continuous laws of motion and mechanics? Answering these questions is ...
Nerd Nite East Bay: Dadbot, West Oak Archive, Synthetic BiologyFrom DAD to DADBOT: How Virtual Immortality Preserves People and PersonalityCan technology save the voices of people you love after they pass away, and create new conversations? Hear how the Dadbot was created and preserved the conversation style and stories of James Vlahos’ father, and how near future voice computing ...
