Walk on the Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
Science at Cal - The science of Meat and Dairy Alternatives - LivestreamAt this month’s Midday Science Cafe, we’ll learn about two new meat alternatives made from foods we already know and love: seaweed and mushrooms! First course: seaweed. Dr. Amanda Stiles from Berkeley Lab is researching ways to extract the protein from seaweeds and incorporate it into delicious new foods. The ...
The Internet is used daily for many online services: to communicate, find information, do transactions, and be entertained; and this is possible independent of location due to its openness and distributed nature. But this very openness has posed vulnerabilities, allowing attacks such as ID theft, denial of service, industrial espionage, ...
Computers and smartphones are generally considered to be tools that enhance productivity. But while they have put the world’s knowledge at our fingertips, people need additional skills in order to be successful and realize their goals. This talk will explore how future personal digital devices may help us with issues ...
California is home to a wide range of ecosystems, each with their own unique array of flora and fauna. The richness of California’s biodiversity can be found in all corners of our state, from the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the underwater kelp forests of the Pacific, and ...
The fascinating qualities of fungi are manifold and sometimes mind-blowing. Tonight at After Dark, discover some fun facts about the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungus kingdom, including mushrooms, yeasts, and molds. Get up-close views of majestic microscopic fungi, see the surprising ways fungi can be used as art materials, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Conservation of the world’s bird and wildlife diversity has become a topic of enormous importance in the 21st century. Ecotourism is among the many approaches for channeling resources into conservation efforts. Some of the benefits of ecotourism are direct, local, and based on economics. Others are more indirect and cultural. This ...
From tarantulas, moths, and rattlesnakes to ground squirrels, coyotes, and hawks, oak woodlands are positively humming with life! Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) as we dive into the rich ecology of our local oak woodlands with Kate Marianchild, author of the widely popular book Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: ...
Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:What Childhood Teaches Us About Human Uniqueness - Why are humans the only species that flies into space and invents ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 03/18/22
Data & Life in the MetaverseThe unknown potentials of the metaverse are both exciting and terrifying. Technologists and the media have been exploring the implications of a potential shift to user-centered 3D experiences, which could eclipse our familiar two-dimensional ways of interfacing with our screens. Here, urgent questions emerge about who owns the data of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Polymerizations in Pickering Emulsions as a Route to Hybrid MaterialsPickering emulsions, or those stabilized by solid particles, provide a distinct template for the production of composite structures which combine the properties of the particles, the droplets, and any additional components such as polymer. This presentation will cover the use of Pickering emulsions stabilized by 2D particles (i.e., nanosheets) ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Artificial Gamer: Film Screening and Panel on the Battle of AI vs. Humans in EsportsA passionate team of Silicon Valley engineers at OpenAI is in a race to develop an artificial intelligence bot capable of defeating the world champions of one of the most lucrative esports - Dota 2. And they’ve got one year to do it. The outcome could alter the way we think ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Tuning into Dark Matter with the ADMX Experiment - LivestreamThe nature of dark matter is one of the great mysteries of modern physics and could be sourced from new particles beyond the standard model. The Axion, a particle postulated to solve other mysteries in nuclear physics, is one especially well-motivated candidate. These particles, which act more like radio waves, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 03/19/22
#NoToPlastic Community Clean-UpsBe part of the solution! Join other wildlife enthusiasts to help our local wildlife by cleaning up important habitats in Oakland.Meet at the Lower Entrance to Oakland Zoo (in front of the Zimmer Auditorium) at 9:45am; shuttle departs at 10:00am sharp for cleanup site.Location of cleanup will be a different ...
Environmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
The Tri-valley Innovation Fair connects everyone to the excitement of science, engineering, and technology. Over 50 exhibitors will showcase the region’s rich and diverse accomplishments, and learning opportunities. Meet the people who make innovation happen in local companies, schools, and community organizations. Interactive and hands-on activities will be featured indoors ...
Whalefest Monterey, an "edutaining" family friendly event, will be held at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the Custom House Plaza - Monterey State Historic Park. It includes fun activities for all ages, musicians, boat displays and dozens of fascinating marine-related interactive exhibits by numerous local organizations.Whalefest Monterey benefits many local and ...
Where: MontereyCost:
Investigating Space: Stellar ScientistsScientific Adventures for Girls is teaming up with Chabot Space & Science Center for an out-of-this-world day that brings together hands-on activities and interactive conversations to highlight female scientists and experiences. Engage with big questions in science while meeting women in space exploration, building rockets, dreaming up planets and more!
NASA is sending a mobile robot to the surface of the South Pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and concentration of ice and other resources. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, is the first resource-mapping mission on another celestial body. VIPER will ...
Where: Cost: Free
Analyzing the Transit of HD 189733b - LivestreamAn analysis of transit observations of exoplanet HD 189733B across its star using Las Cumbres Observatory's 0.4m telescopes and aperture photometry.Speaker: Ria Jain, Irvington High School, FremontRegister at weblink to receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 03/20/22
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space PreserveJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by POST ambassadors on the ...
Whalefest Monterey, an "edutaining" family friendly event, will be held at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the Custom House Plaza - Monterey State Historic Park. It includes fun activities for all ages, musicians, boat displays and dozens of fascinating marine-related interactive exhibits by numerous local organizations.Whalefest Monterey benefits many local and ...
Where: MontereyCost:
Tuesday, 03/22/22
Ask Me Anything (AMA): A session with Bjoern Schuller - LivestreamProf. Björn W. Schuller, World Economic Forum honoree, will be answering the questions on Artificial Emotional Intelligence (AEI), Affective Computing, Digital Health and more.Register at weblink to receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Wonderfest: CODA + AudiologyWonderfest joins St. Helena's Cameo Cinema to present Q&A with Dr. Melanie Gilbert immediately following a special screening of 2021's CODA (95% "Fresh" at Rotten Tomatoes). Peter Travers of ABC News calls CODA (children of deaf adults) "an emotional powerhouse ... one of the year's best." This Science on Screen event  promises to be a lively journey deep into sound ...
Where: St. HelenaCost: $10
Beneath the Surface: The Impact of Captivity on Cetaceans - LivestreamJoin ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter for an enlightening talk by Naomi Rose, Ph. D, Marine Mammal Scientist at the Animal Welfare Institute. Dr. Rose is an expert on the impact of cetaceans in captivity. She is co-author of The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity, now in its 5th ...
Where: Cost: $10 Donation Requested
Floating Upstream: The Many Lives of Stewart BrandJoin us for an illuminating evening with journalist John Markoff in conversation with Long Now's Co-founder Stewart Brand and Executive Director Alexander Rose around Markoff's new biography of Brand.Journalist John Markoff writes about technology, society and the key figures who shaped Silicon Valley and the personal computer revolution. Along the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, Free for members, Free online
Wednesday, 03/23/22
Wildfire-induced Air Pollution Assessment & Mitigation Symposium - LivestreamWildfires are becoming an existential threat to the well-being of the U.S. population, with wildfire-induced air pollution as one of the most severe contributors to economic and life losses. This symposium will report on recent research advancements in the assessment and mitigation of wildfire effects on human health, with presentations ...
Where: Cost: Free
Teach & Learn in “The Great Tech Story†- LivestreamJoin CHM Director of Education Kate McGregor to explore and discuss “The Great Tech Story,†the Computer History Museum’s new world in Minecraft: Education Edition. The Great Tech Story will inspire and empower your students, ages 8-18, to become informed technology citizens.This workshop will support educators to facilitate rich learning ...
Where: Cost: Free
SETI Talks: Mysterious Radio Signals in the Milky Way - LivestreamAt the end of 2021, a group of astronomers detected unusual signals from deep in the heart of the Milky Way. More recently, another group happened upon a celestial object releasing giant bursts of energy, unlike anything ever seen before. These mysterious signals, which seem natural, were discovered using recently ...
Where: Cost: Free
Petrified Wood - LivestreamSpeaker: Doug Gottschlich, Sequoia Gem and Mineral SocietySee weblink for instructions on obtaining Zoom access
