3D mapping of the dusty, magnetized ISM with starlight polarization - LivestreamThe coming decade will mark a milestone in our understanding of interstellar magnetism: achieving a first reconstruction of the Galactic magnetic field in 3D. This will be crucial for progress in fields such as CMB cosmology and cosmic ray physics. Achieving this goal relies on the combination of (a) high-accuracy ...
Coronavirus: Science and Solutions - LivestreamBerkeley’s School of Public Health will host a follow-up to its initial town hall, Coronavirus: Facts & Fears, that focused on illuminating the facts and dispelling fears around this public health crisis. Part 2 of this series, Coronavirus: Science and Solutions, will focus on addressing unanswered questions from the last ...
Legal issues affecting the deployment of clean energy solutions are arising across the U.S. energy landscape. The Trump administration is scaling back industry-wide restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions, raising fundamental questions about Clean Air Act authority to drive down carbon emissions. Meanwhile, new clean energy and fossil-fuel-based infrastructure projects (e.g. ...
Dr. Laurance Doyle is an astrophysicist and principal investigator at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) with expertise in diverse subjects including extrasolar planets, signal processing and communications theory. He has worked on image analysis from the Voyager mission and Halley's Comet, developed statistical methodologies to search for extrasolar planets, and ...
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Neural Abstractions - ONLINEHow do machines perceive the world? Tom White has investigated enabling computer vision systems to draw their own visual abstractions through the creation of abstract ink print artworks. Though these artificial vision systems are trained only on real world images, when forced to express themselves abstractly they are able to ...
Dr. Laurance Doyle is an astrophysicist and principal investigator at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) with expertise in diverse subjects including extrasolar planets, signal processing and communications theory. He has worked on image analysis from the Voyager mission and Halley's Comet, developed statistical methodologies to search for extrasolar planets, and ...
Multiple Speakers, Long conversation - LivestreamJoin members of the Long Now Board and invited speakers for a virtual Long Conversation to reflect on the current moment, how it fits into our deeper future, and how we can address threats to civilization that are rare but ultimately predictable.Long Conversation is a relay conversation of 20 minute ...
As the COVID-19 crisis grips America and the world, the daily counts of confirmed cases and deaths have become ubiquitous. But these two numbers paint an incomplete picture about how widespread the outbreak truly is.To provide a more detailed scope of the crisis, journalist Alexis Madrigal started the COVID Tracking ...
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Cosmology in the era of multi-messenger astronomy with gravitational waves - ONLINEMotivated by the exciting prospect of new wealth of information arising from the first observations of gravitational and electromagnetic radiation from the same astrophysical phenomena, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has established a search and discovery program for the optical transients associated with LIGO/Virgo events (DESGW). Using the Dark Energy ...
Fishy Thinking: Fishing as a Window into the Global Sustainability Dilemma - LivestreamIn Indonesia’s Banggai Archipelago, where once-rich marine life is dwindling, there are two types of fishers. One continues using destructive practices such as bombs and cyanide to kill fish. The other has transitioned to more-sustainable practices such as small nets and hand lines. Why the difference? The answer is a ...
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Free Bay Currents talk: The Marvelous Microbes Beneath Your Feet - CANCELEDWhat we call “dirt†or “soil†teems with little-known tiny creatures that are neither plant nor animal. These bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more are critical to healthy and climate-resilient ecosystems. Explore this hidden world and its importance with Dr. Eoin Brodie, Deputy Director of Berkeley Lab's Climate and Ecosystem Sciences ...
Trajectory analysis is one of the canonical applications of data science to aviation. In this talk, I will summarize some standard methods and recent research related to the analysis of flight trajectories. First, trajectory clustering methods will be overviewed and applied to identify common routes between selected US domestic city ...
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COVID-19 and Climate: Economic Impacts - LivestreamThe COVID-19 recession is unfolding at historic speed and depth. New jobless claims reached 10 million in just two weeks, a record pace. Wall Street’s fear gauge closed at an all-time high in mid-March. Environmentally, though, the shutdown has come with some temporary benefitsâ€"decreased travel, cleaner water and a plunging ...
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COVID-19: Campus Impacts and Responses at UC Berkeley - LivestreamAt this time of unprecedented challenge, Chancellor Carol Christ and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Paul Alivisatos will discuss and take questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on campus operations and activities; how the campus has responded and adopted innovative approaches; and planning underway for a variety of ...
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Crisis Standards of Care During COVID-19: NAM-APHA Responding to COVID-19: A Science-Based Approach - LivestreamThe fourth COVID-19 Conversations webinar will provide an overview of crisis standards of care during a pandemic, challenges for adapting such standards to rapidly evolving clinical care guidelines, practical considerations for state health departments and hospital systems, and ethical considerations for decision-making while enacting crisis standards of care.The webinar’s panel ...
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Planning for the future of coastal Louisiana: Data, models and decision-making - LivestreamCoastal Louisiana has lost over 1800 square miles of coastal wetlands since the 1930’s, over 25% of the wetland area that then existed. The causes vary across the coast and include combinations of natural processes and human modifications, mostly to hydrology. In the future these processes are exacerbated by accelerating ...
Two Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Colquium talks - LivestreamInvestigating multilayered cathodes for microgap thermionic energy convertersSpeaker: Steven Dela Cruz, UC BerkeleyEngineering proteins and organelles to improve production of plant-inspired medicines in yeastSpeaker: Parbir Grewal, UC BerkeleySee weblink for contact info and Zoom informaton.
Mycological Society of Marin meeting. See weblink for more information
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Patenting Strategies for Artificial Intelligence - LivestreamFrom virtual assistants to online security, natural language processing to computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI) hardware to deep learning and neural network software, innovations in cutting edge AI technology are constantly being developed by companies both large and small. There are many aspects to AI, from training data to AI ...
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Thursday, 04/16/20
Shocking New Insights into Classical Novae - LivestreamClassical novae are explosive transients generated by runaway nuclear burning on the surfaces of white dwarfs accreting from hydrogen-rich binary companions. Despite their storied role in the history of Astronomy, our understanding of novae remains surprisingly incomplete. In the standard paradigm, all nova emission derives directly from energy released by ...
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Janet Napolitano: COVID-19, California's Universities and National Security - LivestreamJoin us for a rare conversation with Janet Napolitano about the societal impact of COVID-19 on universities and the U.C. system in particular, as well as the implications for national security now and in the aftermath of the COVID crisis.Speaker: Janet Napolitano, President, University of CaliforniaRegister at event weblink to ...
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Oaks, Ferns, Magnolias, and Cycads: Conservation and The Garden's Nationally Accredited Collections - POSTPONEDThe Garden is home to four nationally accredited collections recognized by the American Public Gardens Association. These collections include our oaks, ferns, magnolias, and cycads. Come learn more about this important distinction and how the Garden's collection contributes to a national effort to conserve plant resources. Former Director of Collections ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Climate Change and the Economy in the Context of COVID-19 - LivestreamJoin the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRC) for our first ever virtual workshop (“virtualshopâ€). We will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting our world, particularly the potential interplay between the economic impacts of Covid-19 and the need for public and private sector climate action, resilience building, and adaptation funding. We ...
Art and AIIn 1920, Karl Capek coined the term "robot" in a play about mechanical workers organizing a rebellion to defeat their human overlords. A century later, increasing popularism, inequality, and xenophobia require us to reconsider our assumptions about labor, trade, political stability, and community. At the same time, advances in artificial ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
How to find a career path in data science? - LivestreamData science is cool and...messy. Data scientists are called by lots of different names, but they all have one thing in common: they use data to answer questions to support decisions.The process of doing this is varied and complex. You may be excited about jumping into the field, or you ...
You may have heard about the thirty percent decline in bird populations, and the insect apocalypse. Come learn how you can help reverse these trends in your own garden, and find out how the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour can help you transform your garden into a place that ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
NightLife & Friends: A Virtual Event - LivestreamNightLife is back with another at-home delivery: Tune into the next session of NightLife & Friends, an experimental online event that brings science, art, & music to you during our version of a virtual happy hour. Here’s how to attend: Fix yourself a “quarantini,†ping your friends for some simultaneous ...
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The World According to Physics - SOLD OUTJim Al-Khalili,Distinguished Chair in Physics, the University of Surrey; Author, The World According to Physics; Twitter @jimalkhaliliIn Conversation with Adam Becker, Astrophysicist; Author, What is Real? The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics; Twitter@FreelanceAstroTheoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili offers a fascinating overview at what physics reveals about the modern ...
The neobiological revolution started with the sequencing of the human genome, and really took off once we started being able to edit and reprogram DNA. Jane Metcalfe first saw this revolution unfolding at a conference, when she realized this was the next progression of the digital revolution--only this time we ...
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Friday, 04/17/20
Nursery Series: Growing Plants from Cuttings - CANCELEDCome learn the secrets of cloning plants by cutting off branches and encouraging them to root! Meghan Steinharter (Fort Funston and Oceana Nurseries Manager) and Robin Binaoro (Associate Nursery Manager) will discuss the science behind clonal propagation: what's going on inside the plant and how rooting hormones work. There will ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
59th Annual Wildflower Show - CANCELEDFor over half a century this Wildflower Show has been one of the largest on the Northern and Western Hemispheres with over 600 species and varieties of wildflowers. This is truly an event that generations of families can remember.The Museum partners with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
Ten Weeks to Crush the Curve - LivestreamThe president says we are at war with the coronavirus. It’s a war we should fight to win.The economy is in the tank, and anywhere from thousands to more than a million American lives are in jeopardy. Most analyses assume that both the pandemic and the economic setback must play ...
COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-being for Ourselves and Our Children - LivestreamThree leading Berkeley psychologists will discuss effective approaches and strategies for dealing with the anxiety, stress and uncertainty that are inherent parts of the COVID-19 crisis, for children and adults alike.Frank Worrell is a professor in Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education. He is an expert on the challenges of learning ...
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California Health Care's Response to the Pandemic - LivestreamCalifornia was the first state to shelter in place, and the Bay Area began sheltering even earlier. While this appears to have reduced the rate of growth in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s largest state still is severely challenged by the global pandemic. Many hospitals are overcrowded, the numbers of patients ...
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What's Math Got To Do With It? - LivestreamJoin us virtually for a conversation with the engagingly clear Berkeley mathematics professor Edward Frenkel - a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Mathematical Society, the winner of the Hermann Weyl Prize in mathematical physics, and the author of Love & Math, ...
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Starry Messengers: Analyzing Stardust to Decipher the Cosmic Element Factory - LivestreamStardust grains formed in the death throes of stars can be found today in meteorites. Some of these grains formed up to around three billion years prior to the solar system and are the oldest solids on Earth. Furthermore, these bona fide stellar remnants represent the sole samples that allow ...
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How the Chabot Observatory Helped Apollo 13 Return to Earth - LivestreamOn the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission, learn how Chabot Observatory played a role in bringing home the crew on April 17, 1970. As the spacecraft limped back to Earth after its oxygen tank exploded, there came a pivotal moment when NASA needed its precise position via telescope. ...
Cal Day 2020 - CANCELEDUC Berkeley throws open its doors and offers over 300 lectures, tours, performances, demonstrations and discussions. Many events are tailored for kids & families, prospective students, and the just plain curious. Come experience a day in the life of UC Berkeley!
Experience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve. Our guided nature walks are on Saturdays throughout fall and spring. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest and flower-carpeted oak woodland. Guided Nature Walks begin at 10:00am ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $20 suggested donation
59th Annual Wildflower Show - CANCELEDFor over half a century this Wildflower Show has been one of the largest on the Northern and Western Hemispheres with over 600 species and varieties of wildflowers. This is truly an event that generations of families can remember.The Museum partners with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
Restoring Inner Bair Island Walking Tour - CANCELEDJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust and the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge for a beautiful walking tour of Inner Bair Island on Bay Day. On this 1.5-mile walk, witness wetland restoration in progress, hear the story of Bair Island protection, and learn how these former salt ponds are ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
What's That Flower? - CANCELEDWhat are those blooming beauties in the park? It’s springtime, and it’s time to find out!Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Park Stewardship team on a leisurely walk to learn about the folklore, medicinal uses, and biology of wildflowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and an appreciation for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
National Junior Ranger Day - CANCELEDCalling all aspiring Junior Rangers! Bring your most inquisitive young explorers by the Bay Model to explore this historic marvel through scavenger hunt, tours, garden activities, and waterfront exploration. Admission is always free, and each Junior Ranger will receive an engineer badge, stickers and other educational gift items.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Saturdays in the Garden - CANCELEDInterested in learning more about the Bay Model waterfront? Stop by the Native Plant Garden on Saturdays to enjoy the garden and learn the latest about natural resources and recreational opportunities on Richardson Bay. Be sure to visit us on these Saturday afternoons for special activities.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Trekking the Model - CANCELEDJoin 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.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Earth Day: From Army Wings to Bird Wings - CANCELEDIn commemoration of Earth Day, learn about the US Army Corps of Engineers' involvement in the transformation of the former Hamilton Field, U.S. Army Airbase into 1000 acres of restored wetlands. Learn more about the USACE environmental mission and other projects. Hike is approximately a 1.5-miles round trip on a ...
Twilight Marsh Walk - CANCELEDExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1.3 miles) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. Call 510-792-0222 ...
Dark matter is the cosmic parent of all vast structures in the night sky, including our own Milky Way galaxy. Yet, we know so little about this mysterious stuff that constitutes over 80% of the material universe. This talk will illuminate our universe’s elusive dark matter, highlighting the ingenious methods ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 04/19/20
59th Annual Wildflower Show - CANCELEDFor over half a century this Wildflower Show has been one of the largest on the Northern and Western Hemispheres with over 600 species and varieties of wildflowers. This is truly an event that generations of families can remember.The Museum partners with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native ...
Transform your garden into a medicine chest! Join herbalist and landscaper Bonnie Rose Weaver for a workshop on medicinal gardening. Together we will sow seeds and discuss how medicinal plants differ from their more cultivated cousins. We will dive into how to plan for a successful growing season, the secrets ...
