Synthetic biology - the design and construction of new biological parts and systems and the redesign of existing ones for useful purposes - is transforming fields from fuels to pharmaceuticals and beyond. Our lab has pioneered the potential of synthetic biology to revolutionize two areas of interest to NASA: astrobiology ...
Quantum Gravity - LivestreamDr. Sebastian Fischetti of McGill University works in the area of Quantum Fields and Strings. He will be presenting his work on Quantum Gravity and Evaporating Black Holes.Speaker:Â Dr. Sebastian Fischetti, McGill UniversityZoom link.
Four of the top energy graduate students will share highlights of their research.William Huang:Â Resolving Nanoscale Heterogeneity in Battery Interphases with Cryo-EMWilliam received his B.S. in Nanoengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and is currently a 5th year PhD student in Materials Science and Engineering. His work focuses broadly ...
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Proton and nuclear structure from the Standard Model - LivestreamOur understanding of the structure of matter, encapsulated in the Standard Model of particle physics, is that protons, neutrons, and nuclei emerge dynamically from the interactions of underlying quark and gluon degrees of freedom. I will describe how first-principles theory calculations have given us new insights into this structure, including ...
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Astronomy on Tap: Los Angeles - LivestreamWe’ll hear from Briley Lewis: “New Horizons and Pluto: An Adventure to the Outer Solar System†and from Chris Bochenek: “Fast Radio Bursts: A Mystery Solved?â€. In addition, we will host interactive astronomically-themed pub trivia.Watch on YouTube.
You are invited on a spectacularly illustrated Tourist Tour of the Solar System and the Galaxy with astronomer Andrew Fraknoi.* Tuesdays, 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM, Oct. 13 through Nov. 3 (Four Meeting Days)* Offered through the SF State Osher Life-long Learning Institute (OLLI), but open to anyone over age ...
G.K. Gilbert’s 1890 monograph on Lake Bonneville published by the United States Geological Survey initiated over a century of research on Quaternary lakes in the American west. The continuation of this work is increasingly pertinent today with the need to test climate models used to forecast future water resources in ...
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Science policy in California state government - LivestreamWe will hear from Sarah Brady, the Deputy Director of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), and Gabby Nepomuceno, an environmental scientist at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Dr. Brady previously advised on policy issues in the Legislature and now provides science advice on a broad ...
Your family will enjoy learning from and about Mike deGruy. His incessant need to know more about the ocean will inspire kids of all ages.JOIN MIMI deGRUY, LIZ TAYLOR and EOS CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KARINA NIELSEN for a panel discussion of the film and Mike's favorite topic, the ocean.When you ...
Where: Cost: $9
Behavior and Ecology of Killer Whales in Monterey Bay over the Last 30 Years - LivestreamNancy Black will share her knowledge of the killer whale population she has come to know well over the past 30 years of research in Monterey Bay. As a research biologist specializing in killer whales, she brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience as owner and captain of Monterey ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 10/28/20
Live ScienceJoin Chabot Science Educators for a fun and interactive science experiment! Together, we will investigate and observe a phenomenon of science through a captivating demonstration.We’ll ask for observations and explanations of what YOU think is happening before revealing the science behind it. Then, we’ll end with a live Q&A for ...
Roman Krznaric is a public philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to change society. His newest book on the history and future of long-term thinking, The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World will be published in 02020. Other books include Empathy, The ...
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Blockchain for the Public Good- LivestreamBlockchain technology has gained notoriety over the past decade as a platform for cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, which has been used for illicit exchange of weapons and drugs, as well as paying off hackers whose ransomware holds computer systems hostage. At the same time, researchers and developers have been exploring ...
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Ask the Scientist - Lynn Lee - LivestreamHow do scientists go from OMG to PhD? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists?If you are a 5th-12th grade student, undergraduate, teacher or parent, join us to ask these questions and more in a Q&A sessionParents must give ...
This seminar will go over some of my contributions in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) integration: (a) modeling climate change uncertainty through a stochastic formulation of the capacity expansion of power systems in the U.S. with high penetration of RES, (b) a new time-varying representation for power dynamics ...
Climate is changing - throughout California, across the United States, and for the planet as a whole. Temperatures are increasing, rainfall patterns are shifting, and extreme precipitation and heat wave events are becoming more frequent. Climate change isn’t just a problem for polar bears or future generations anymore - it’s ...
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Healthy Choices: Where to Apply Data Science within a Hospital - LivestreamIt is no surprise that as data science has proliferated across many industries, hospitals are also looking at how data science can make their operations more efficient, safer, and more equitable. We will discuss a few use cases for data science in hospital operations including using network analysis to reduce ...
Nicholas Christakis is a physician and sociologist at Yale University who explores the ancient origins and modern implications of human nature. Christakis’ research focuses on the social, mathematical and biological rules that form social networks as well as the implications of human connection that influences thoughts, feelings and behaviors.In his ...
Skeptics in the Pub: Millbrae - CANCELEDScience 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
To eat or not to eat: is that the (only) question? - LivestreamA key challenge of the modern world relates to how our contribution to environmental degradation has a pervasive effect on our own health and the health of future generations. There is evidence from human epidemiological studies and animal models demonstrating that exposure to environmental agents prior to conception or during ...
Safe water, sanitation and hygiene are essential to safeguard health and save lives in low-income countries. The last several decades have seen many innovations in the development of low-cost and efficacious safe water technologies, most of which have been household-level treatments. In general, low-income households have not adopted such technologies ...
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Hardcore Natural History: The Price of Pesticides with Sarah Hoyle - LivestreamJoin us for a discussion of recent research on pesticide contamination of milkweed in California's Central Valley led by Sarah Hoyle. A research team including Xerces Society staff and scientists from University of Nevada, Reno, sampled milkweed plants from various landscapes in the Central Valley and analyzed them for pesticide ...
Where: Cost: $10 General, $5 Members
After Dark Online: OK With Decay - Cemetery of Dead Science - LivestreamHere lie deceased explanations Done in by controlled exploration. These theories, once bold, Can now be retold Without fearing their reincarnation. - co-written by Craig Anderson, Kevin Boyd, Hugh McDonald, and Megan PruiettOn the eve of the eve of All-Hallow’s Eve, we bring one of our favorite annual events, the Cemetery ...
Fluids and partial melts are critical factors in several plate tectonic processes. In this presentation, I will briefly review the utility of electromagnetic (EM) methods and discuss two research applications: (1) what the distribution of fluids tell us about shallow plate coupling and slip behavior at subduction zones, and (2) ...
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Virtual Science Spooktacular - LivestreamJoin us for a fun, science-packed evening at our Virtual Science Spooktacular! The evening will be filled with exciting science demonstrations, eerie animals, and your very own homemade activities - and it will end with a virtual costume parade! You'll enjoy these highlights: -Display your decorated pumpkins in ...
If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Scientists! Join us on Facebook Live for our variety show all about spooky science. Tune in for exciting science demos led by our Galaxy Explorers, learn how to make your own Halloween candy and witches brew and hear scientific ...
Join us as we crawl and slither into the world of bats, spiders, and snakes. Learn about these amazing animals and their importance in our ecosystem. We’ll trek through underground caves to discover not only how they live but thrive in the shadows.See weblink for Zoom button.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Once In A Blue Moon Halloween Virtual Telescope Viewing - LivestreamJoin us for a special, spooky virtual telescope viewing on Halloween night!This Halloween, we are lucky for a sight that only comes around once in a Blue Moon. The last time we had a Full Moon on Halloween was in 1944, and this year is extra special with a rare ...
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Sunday, 11/01/20
All about Honeybees - LivestreamHoneybees are regarded as one of the most important insects on our planet. Did you ever wonder about what really goes on inside a hive? Did you know that the colony is a finely tuned machine where every bee has a job and that these jobs are strictly divided by ...
