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
As our "Year of Leaves" continues, the UC Botanical Garden is pleased to host Dr. Jeffrey Benca, Research Associate at the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture and Horticulturist for Amazon’s Horticulture Program in Seattle, Washington, to take us into the deep past, when leaves originated and reshaped terrestrial ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Conversations About LandscapeSpark your curiosity at After Dark! As the sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play. Tonight, join us for a conversation with San Francisco Department of Environment Director Debbie Raphael to learn about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Hoofing it in the West: Conservation Challenges and Solutions for Migratory Game - LivestreamAcross the western US, GPS collaring studies are leading to new discoveries of long-distance migration in mule deer, elk and pronghorn. These seasonal movements are becoming more difficult as the West continues to grow. Learn how new research and mapping approaches providing a road map for conservation efforts to sustain long distance ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightlifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude the alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19 - $17 depending on entrance time
In scientific academic careers, the growth of technical skills is considered to be the focal point for success by many young researchers. While these skills are the pillars of research from a scientific standpoint, many loopholes are left unaddressed in a bid to boost the career among competitive ranks. The ...
Urban Hikes: Fort Funston to Stern GroveThe old coastal railway that traversed the former military base, Lake Merced, The Duel and California slavery, Fleishhacker Pool, Trocadero Resort, Laguna de los puercos, and more!RSVP required: shaping@foundsf.org to obtain specific location information.
Where: Cost: Free
In Town Star PartySan Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) is restarting our long running In Town Star Party (ITSP) events after Covid19 hiatus of two years.Events are to be held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. We are initially limiting telescope observing to electronically assisted observing. Please refrain from ...
