Today’s world is unpredictable and full of contradictions. Navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy.Join award winning broadcaster and Ri favourite Jim Al-Khalili as he explores 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a ...
An audit is a tool used to verify compliance with regulations and controls. This requires in-depth analysis to understand the functioning of the object of the audit. If the object of the audit is an artificial intelligence-based system, understanding how the system came up with its results may be a ...
In understanding how the Universe began and grew up, we find ourselves in the dark ages, both literally and figuratively. Empty of life and structure, space suddenly illuminated with the light of the first stars, as they roared to life 200 million years after the Big Bang. This time represents ...
Midwater ecosystems are the most substantial on Earth, containing swimming fishes, crustaceans, cephalopods, and gelatinous organisms. These animals live in perpetual twilight and inhabit an important position within oceanic food webs, forming dense vertically migrating groups. These daily migrations are critical to the ocean’s ability to absorb atmospheric carbon. Techniques ...
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Historical role of fire and land management in the Klamath Mountains, California - LivestreamIn this talk, Dr. Clarke Knight, USGS, will discuss her most recent paper from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Knight, along with co-authors from the Karuk and Yurok Tribes, found strong Indigenous influence on forest conditions in the Klamath Mountains over the last millennium. As restoration ...
How 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 session with ...
Phytoplankton organisms are fascinating and can be considered a benefit or a nuisance for the economy. In this seminar, I will present my research at BahÃa Fosforescente, where dense populations of bioluminescent phytoplankton (i.e., Pyrodinium bahamense) have made this ecosystem an important tourist attraction in Puerto Rico. However, fluctuations with ...
Grounds for ScienceGrounds for Science, our public program featuring Cal STEM graduate students, is back live & in-person! Join us as we launch our collaboration with MudLab, a cafe and store with a mission: to envision and build a world beyond waste.Speaker: Jessica Heiges, UC Berkeley
Where: OaklandCost: Free
To eat or not to eat? Is that the (only) question? How environmental chemicals contribute to obesity - LivestreamMultigenerational disease research has shown links between some non-communicable diseases, their environmental origin, and lifestyle decisions our ancestors made. Defining those links will provide us with a better understanding of how our life choices can help preserve the health of our descendants. Raquel Chamorro-Garcia, assistant professor of microbiology and environmental ...
Join us for a talk about Becoming Universal: A New History of Modern Computing (MIT Press, 2022) by Thomas Haigh and Paul Ceruzzi. Professor Haigh will introduce the book and discuss the challenges involved in creating a comprehensive, synthetic narrative about the history of computing between 1945 to 2020. For more information ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Computational Tools for Sustainable (Urban) Energy Systems - LivestreamJacques de Chalendar will discuss computational tools used for (1) tracking emissions in the US electricity system and (2) experimenting with buildings on the Stanford campus in the context of the COOLER Research Program. COOLER’s goal is to make large, modern buildings more energy-efficient, flexible, low carbon, and resilient using ...
Demand for internet data capacity has been growing exponentially for more than 30 years and shows no sign of slackening. In the last 20 years, wireless bandwidth demand has tracked with wireline demand resulting, even with advanced modulation schemes like OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing), in increasing congestion of the ...
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Not All Killers Are Bad: How Natural Killer Cells Protect You from CancerDavid Raulet's research addresses how the immune system recognizes and responds to cancer cells and virus-infected cells. While his early work focused on T lymphocytes, current research emphasizes another immune cell, the natural killer cell. Related to T cells, natural killer cells employ completely different strategies to attack cancerous and ...
The San Francisco Peninsula spawned the technology-centric marvel known today as "Silicon Valley". The early history of amateur radio on the Peninsula played a crucial role in preparing for the emergence of "Silicon Valley". In the 1930’s entrepreneurial efforts of amateur radio enthusiasts drove the development of high power vacuum ...
SARS-Cov-2 and other RNA viruses are formidable natural foes of humanity. To fight them, we must understand them better, especially their main component, RNA. Although we can sequence viral RNAs to learn their chemical structure, many details of their function depend on their 3-D shape and how this shape helps ...
Spark 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. Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces. Be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
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 albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19 - $17 depending on entrance time
Old specimens, new research: a century of stories from our Galápagos collections. More details coming soon!See weblink for YouTube and Facebook Live links
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 04/09/22
TEDxBerkeley 2022: KaleidoscopeThe kaleidoscope, a delightfully simple object, offers us a new lens to the world. Take a peek through this assortment of mirrors, shapes, and colors, and your ordinary surroundings are cast in a light that seems nothing short of extraordinary.Shift the lens, just a bit. A whole new spectrum leaps ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $40 - $99
A Life in Chemistry Shaped by Diseases and Medicine In Sub-Saharan AfricaSpeaker: Richmond Sarpong is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of California Berkeley where he and his group specialize in synthetic organic chemistry. Richmond became interested in chemistry after seeing, firsthand, the effectiveness of the drug ivermectin in combating river blindness during his childhood in Ghana, West Africa. Richmond ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Urban Hikes: San Bruno MountainSpecial hike through Buckeye Canyon and dense oak forests with spectacular views, led by mountain protector David Schooley! LIMITED ATTENDANCE!RSVP required: shaping@foundsf.org to obtain specific location information.
Where: Cost: Free
How to Find Earth 2.0 - Livestream5000 exoplanets have been confirmed or validated to orbit other stars over the past 30 years. This revolution in our understanding of our Universe is driven by a multitude of advances in data analysis techniques and engineering to achieve unprecedented precision and accuracy. I will provide an overview of the ...
During World War II, Americans of Japanese ancestry were removed from their homes and placed into confinement camps throughout the western US. This presentation overviews the methods and results of six seasons of landscape archaeology at one of those sites - Amache - located in southeastern Colorado. The site contains ...
Where: Cost: Free
Electronic correlations and topology across Tc in a magnetic Weyl semimetal - LivestreamCo3Sn2S2 is a magnetic Weyl semimetal below its Curie temperature (Tc) of 177K. I will discuss our recent spatial and temperature-dependent angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) studies in this system. Across Tc, we observe signatures of a topological phase transition, but also observe changes in bulk bands which are inconsistent with ...
Commissioner Siva Gunda is serving his first term on the California Energy Commission.Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Gunda in February 2021 to serve as the Energy Commission’s public member. Gunda was later appointed to Vice Chair in September 2021. He is the lead commissioner on energy assessments.Gunda served as manager of ...
Where: Cost: Free
What Physicists Do - LivestreamSpeaker:TBAChance Hawkins, alluxa Optical Filters and Thin-Film Coatings, originally scheduled to speak today, will not be available.See weblink for Zoom link
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Mining the transient sky in the new era of Time Domain Multi-Messenger investigationsAstronomical transients are events that appear and disappear in the night sky, and are signposts of catastrophic events in space, including the most extreme stellar deaths, stellar tidal disruptions by supermassive black holes, and mergers of black holes and neutron stars. Thanks to new and improved observational facilities we can ...
As we approach the 52nd celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, it is an opportune time to take stock of our collective progress towards addressing human-induced global warming. Fortunately we understand better than ever the causes and consequences of recent climate change, and we are amid a world-wide dawn ...
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:UC Berkeley zoologist Erin Person on What's the Point? Animal Behavior and the Value of Niche Science - We share ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 04/12/22
How Beavers Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Chance - LivestreamDr. Fairfax will share her research finding that beavers are both irrigation managers and firefighters. She will explain how the presence of beavers in riparian habitats benefit other riparian organisms.Speaker: Emily Fairfax, California State University Channel Islands
One of the core metrics for climate change is the steady-state increase in global surface air temperature with doubled concentrations of CO2 known as the Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity (ECS). Best estimates of ECS remain uncertain to factors of O(3) despite intensive research since the first comprehensive assessment of global warming ...
Where: Cost: Free
Mary Roach: Packing for Mars for Kids - LivestreamMary Roach is back again and witty as ever in the young readers adaption of her best-selling book Packing for Mars. From the awe-inspiring and curiously gross details, Roach unpacks the facts about space.A beloved authority on all things science, Mary Roach provides a humorous, accessible, exciting and perfect resource ...
How 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 session with ...
Where: Cost: Free
Bioengineered Synthetic Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine - LivestreamHydrogels, highly hydrated cross-linked polymer networks, have emerged as powerful synthetic analogs of extracellular matrices for basic cell studies as well as promising biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. A critical advantage of these synthetic matrices over natural networks is that bioactive functionalities, such as cell adhesive sequences and growth factors, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Abalone, the remarkable history and uncertain future of California's iconic shellfish - LivestreamPrized for their iridescent shells and delectable meat, abalone have a long and rich cultural history in California; but with increasing stresses to marine ecosystems today, these unique mollusks now face enormous challenges. Join award-winning author Ann Vileisis for a deep dive into the environmental history of abalone, based on ...
Where: Cost: Free
An Apollo 13 Astronaut Shares His Story - LivestreamFred Haise was set to become the sixth person to walk on the moon. But three days into his voyage on Apollo 13, an oxygen tank exploded, instantly turning a groundbreaking mission into an unprecedented effort to bring three astronauts safely back to Earth. More than half a century later, ...
Where: Cost: $25
he Future of Wireless Communications (Reprise) Hint: It’s not a linear amplifier - LivestreamSpectrum and energy are expensive and constrained resources in the era of 5G. Given the exponential increase in the demand for wireless capacity, these constraints have become more apparent and innovation in this space is therefore crucial.The future generations of wireless communications will demand innovative leaps in spectrum efficiency, bandwidth ...
In his new book, Fire and Blood, Eugene Linden examines the role of business interests in muddying messages from scientists and derailing attempts to galvanize the public. He tells a story of big monied interests doing what they do to protect short-term profits against longer-term threats. One of the through-lines ...
Dr. Dyson is a mission-driven entrepreneur with a passion for creative problem-solving. She will provide her insights on pressing environmental challenges and developing and scaling technologies that will sustainably manage and renew the planet’s resources. There will be opportunities for Q&A from attendees.Speaker: Dr. Lisa Dyson, Air Protein.
Where: Cost: Free
Science Denial: Why It Happens And What To Do About It - LivestreamHow do individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children, or practice social distancing during a pandemic? Understanding key psychological explanations for science denial and doubt can help provide a means for improving scientific literacy and understanding - critically important at a time when denial ...
Are you a fan of the forest? Whether in remote or urban settings, trees are an essential part of our ecology. They provide habitat, control erosion, and release oxygen into our atmosphere. The complex structures of their communication networks and contribution to resilient landscapes are now beginning to be recognized ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses automated radio telemetry to track birds, bats, and insects. Join us for an overview of how Motus works, highlights from various research projects that have used Motus, and current and developing initiatives. New research projects, new technological ...
 Get a free virtual ticket at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/rfo-speaker-series-the-top-tourist-sights-tickets-100742In this illustrated, non-technical program, we will explore the most intriguing future “tourist destinations†among the planets and moons in our cosmic neighborhood. Our stops will include the 4,000-mile lava channel on Venus, the towering Mount Olympus volcano on Mars (three times the height ...
Imprisoned in a remote Turkish POW camp during World War I, having survived a two-month forced march and a terrifying shootout in the desert, two British officers, Harry Jones and Cedric Hill, join forces to bamboozle their iron-fisted captors. To stave off despair and boredom, Jones takes a handmade Ouija ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 04/15/22
Observing the Upper-Atmosphere with Satellite Stellar Occultation Measurements - LivestreamIn this talk we will investigate measurements from an orbiting nanosatellite and upcoming measurements from an instrument Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is adding to the International Space Station in 2023. We will discuss how well we can retrieve the atmospheric profile (temperature, density, pressure) and extract atmospheric gravity waves ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 04/16/22
Construing Reality: The Distortions of the Mind - California Cognitive Science ConferenceThe California Cognitive Science Conference at UC Berkeley is an annual all-day symposium bringing together hundreds of students, researchers, and members of the general public from around the world who are passionate about the interdisciplinary field of Cognitive Science for a day of talks and research presentations. We feature talks given by prominent scientists ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10 General, Faculty and Students free
#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 ...
Family Nature Walks - Baylands Nature PreserveEnvironmental 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 ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Investigating Space: Spacecraft of SpaceXAs part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, the fourth SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket is preparing to launch from Kennedy Space Center later in April! This mission will carry 4 astronauts to the International Space Station. Chabot welcomes former SpaceX Dragon and Falcon Quality Supervisor Erik Li to ...
Join us for The Universe in Verse an annual charitable celebration of science and nature, winged with poetry and music, created and hosted by Maria Popova (The Marginalian) in collaboration with astronomer and UC Santa Cruz Director of Astrobiology Natalie Batalha. In the majestic Quarry Amphitheater in the redwoods, we will explore the marvel and mystery of life, ...
The stars beckon. But humans evolved to survive on Earth, not to hurtle through space. For long-duration travel - interplanetary and, even, interstellar - what spacecraft accommodations are necessary? Is on-board human hibernation an option? Might we overcome the problems of space radiation and prolonged weightlessness? Finally, scientists may argue ...
Air pollution levels in the US have decreased dramatically over the past several decades, yet racial-ethnic exposure disparities persist. There is a need to better understand the underlying causes of these disparities in order to develop more effective policies to address them. In the first part of this talk, I ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Kitaev materials and time-dependent Majorana mean-field theory - LivestreamAs a rare example of an exactly solvable 2D quantum spin system, the Kitaev model has generated considerable theoretical interest as a playground for anyonic, neither fermionic nor bosonic, physics. Engineering the peculiar bond-dependent Ising interactions in a material initially seemed challenging, but today there is a collection of “Kitaev ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Experimental demonstration of continuous quantum error correction - LivestreamGiven the inherent fragility of quantum systems, quantum error correction (QEC) promises to be a powerful tool in performing quantum computations. QEC traditionally consists of discrete rounds of error detection, where errors are detected using entangling gates and projective measurement. However, physical measurements consist of finite coupling strengths and are ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
A Dean's LifeSpeaker: Jeremy Qualls, University of Southern Maine
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Assembling, cutting and steering to construct polarized microtubule highways in neuronsMelissa Rolls is the Paul Berg Professor of Biochemistry at Penn State. Her research focus is the cell biology of neurons, particularly microtubule organization. She uses this long-term background in cell biology to understand how neurons respond to injury. She is also committed to training scientists and Chairs the Molecular, ...
Mainspring was founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers seeking a new approach to generating clean, resilient, affordable electricity. Their research into high-efficiency methods of converting fuel to electricity led to the founding of the company and the development and prototype of their first linear generator. They also built a ...
Where: Cost: Free
Evolving Networks in Matter and Mind - LivestreamNetworks exist in both physical and conceptual spaces. Those networks can be treated as static and fixed, but in many cases evolve appreciably over a variety of time scales. In this talk, I will discuss the evolution of networks in matter and mind. I will separate my comments into three ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 04/19/22
Weekday Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch - Longwall Canyon trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro! You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area. The ...
In this nontechnical talk (illustrated with color images), you will hear the behind-the-scenes story of how Pluto got “demoted,†and why its story nevertheless turned out OK. We’ll discuss other demotions in astronomy history, and show the latest results from the New Horizons spacecraft, which flew by the “double planet†...
Where: Cost: Free
Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey: Public Briefing - LivestreamWhat new discoveries are on the horizon for the next decade of planetary exploration? The Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 highlights key science questions, identifies priority missions, and presents a comprehensive research strategy that includes both planetary defense and human exploration. The report also recommends ways to support ...
Where: Cost: Free
Astrophysics with high energy neutrinos - LivestreamThe IceCube Neutrino Observatory is a detector consisting of a billion tons of ice at the geographic South Pole instrumented with thousands of photomultiplier tubes to detect neutrinos from GeV to EeV energies. In addition to neutrino physics measurements, IceCube discovered a substantial flux of astrophysical neutrinos in the TeV ...
Where: Cost: Free
Two Talks: Popping the Science Bubble - LivestreamAging gracefully: cognitive aging and brain healthSpeaker: Xi Chen (Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, UC Berkeley) Black Holes: The Most Fascinating Zoo in the UniverseSpeaker: Natasha Abrams (Astrophysics, UC Berkeley)See weblink for connection options
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 04/20/22
Got Metal? Life and Metals, The Unexpected Connection - LivestreamSingle-cell life appears quickly after the formation of our Earth and co-evolve with our planet over the eons. Biologists understand that all life requires trace elements, many of which are metals, to perform crucial chemical reactions. Recent studies show that geological activity, such as plate tectonics, plays a key role ...
Where: Cost: Free
How to increase IoT data platform performance for edge devices? - LivestreamAs the number of sensors and devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) increases by a CAGR of ~25%, i.e. doubles every 3 years, a critical question that arises is how to store, analyze and take quick actions on the massive amounts of time-series data for real-time applications for oil ...
Where: Cost: $10 General, $5 IEEE members, Free IEE CT members
 How 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 session with ...
Where: Cost: Free
Response of the Delta and Estuary to a major change in wastewater nutrient loading - RescheduledIn April of last year, the largest wastewater treatment plant discharging waste into the Northern Sacramento San Joaquin Delta completed a >$2B upgrade to its treatment processes. This resulted in a large reduction of total nitrogen loading to the Delta and a change in the chemical form of that nitrogen ...
Dr. Adrian Munguia-Vega, University of Arizona, will present his research for the first 30 minutes and the last half of the seminar will be a Q&A open to the audience.See weblink for Zoom link
Where: Cost: Free
April LASER Event - LivestreamNicole Yunger Halpern Joint Institute for Quantum Information and Computer Science, University of Maryland) on "Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow"Betty Sargeant (Media Artist) on "The Art of Collaboration: Decolonising Digital Landscapes"Katia Zolotovsky (RISD) on "Bio-Futures: Engineered Living Materials for Transplanetary Habitats" Register here or here
Women widely perceive aging as a change worthy of fear and resistance. But what if approaching the second half of life is actually more of a celebration?Researcher, clinician and UCSF professor Dr. Louann Brizendine dives deep into the workings of the brain and finds that women can discover their best ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General in person, $5 general online
At the heart of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) lies the Drake Equation, a mathematically simple yet enigmatic formula proposed by American astronomer and SETI founder Frank Drake. The Drake Equation provides a way to estimate the number N of advanced civilizations present in our galaxy. Although N is ...
A text obtained by a deep learning (DL) content generation system (raw text) usually has major issues in terms of randomness and incorrectness. We build a content improvement system specifically oriented towards repairing these errors by finding correct and consistent sentences from various sources and substituting problematic entities, phrases, and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #124: Songs & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy! Get the f*** out of the bike lane! with Noam OsbandNoam is our friendly neighborhood anthropologist-director-producer-singer-of-nerdy-songs. Through his tunes you’ll learn about moth lifecycles and various other topics, including but not limited to urban cycling etiquette and his PhD research on migrant labor. Noam is an anthropologist, musician, and director/producer living in San Francisco.Wake the f*** ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Advance, $15 at door
Russ Feingold became a household name co-authoring the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, more commonly known as McCain-Feingold. It’s the only major piece of campaign finance reform legislation passed into law in decades. Today he is using his experience navigating the levers of power to tackle alarming biodiversity loss and the ...
Zhecheng Wang (Stanford University) will discuss how he developed domain-tailored machine learning models and leveraged multi-modal geospatial data to construct "Energy Atlas". Energy Atlas is a large-scale map overlay for distributed energy resources (DERs) and electricity infrastructures. This can address challenges in renewable energy adoption and climate change mitigation.See weblink ...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have x-ray vision? A radiologist gets to use this superpower every day! By using a special camera, they are able to take a picture of your insides to look at your bones, organs, and muscles.Join us for a conversation with some of ...
Take a geological walking tour of Stanford’s campus!Meet geologists at Stanford and learn about some of the tools they use when they go “out to the field†to investigate rocks. Then we’ll head out on our walk, where we’ll spend time exploring the rocks that make up several of the ...
Have you ever wondered what a Radiologist does?Do you know about the equipment Radiologists use?What do Radiologists do all day?Join us for a conversation with some of UCSF’s Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Team. We will touch on several topics like: What is Radiology? How do you become a Radiologist? What ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Discover the WonderSpark 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. Be ready to bring fresh eyes to old favorites and uncover phenomenal new experiences.Cell Phone Miniscope 6:00-10:00 p.m. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Catios, outdoor cat enclosures, keep cats safe, healthy, and happy and help protect birds and wildlife. From small and simple to large and luxurious, catios solve the indoor/outdoor cat dilemma by providing additional territory and enrichment. Cynthia Chomos, catio designer and founder of Catio Spaces, will share the many ways you can create a visually appealing catio for your home and garden. ...
Join this virtual event to learn about the ecology of California Condors and population recovery efforts from California Condor researchers Alacia Welch and Joe Burnett, two of the most experienced professionals in our region that are working to protect these iconic birds.Since the 1980’s when only a couple dozen individuals ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 04/22/22
Bair Island Interpretive WalkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute. This easy 1.5 mile walk with little to no ...
This virtual event recounts stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and what they did. Deepika used cement, a sunscreen ingredient, and sunlight to purify water for developing nations. Dasia devised sutures that change colors to save the lives of women. William taught himself the physics and engineering he needed ...
Where: Cost: Free
DNA DayPlease join us for our annual DNA celebration! Activities will include:Welcome Address from Genomics Institute Scientific Director David HausslerPoster SessionStrawberry DNA Extraction by WiSEResource FairFree ACTG T-Shirts for everyone who participates in our Double Human Helix Conga Line!This is a fun, celebratory event geared toward anyone and everyone who is interested ...
As part of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s 60th anniversary this year, we will be offering two engaging hour-long virtual tours that will cover some of SLAC’s history, facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. During the tour, the attendees will have the opportunity to interact with ...
The simplest analogy for the earthquake cycle is a spring-slider driven at a constant velocity - stress builds up in the spring as it is stretched and then released once the slider moves and the system has caught up with the loading condition. However, the Earth does not entirely subscribe ...
Find out what it’s like to study physics at UC Berkeley, what the world of research looks like, what the most interesting breakthroughs in physics have been, and get a personal overview of the community at UC Berkeley. Physics students will explain some interesting physics concepts, from quarks and subatomic ...
As part of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s 60th anniversary this year, we will be offering two engaging hour-long virtual tours that will cover some of SLAC’s history, facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. During the tour, the attendees will have the opportunity to interact with ...
Have you ever wondered how synthetic biology can help conserve biodiversity in nature?Many molecules and dyes are extracted from plants. Whether it be from the plant’s stem, flowers, leaves, or seeds, when these molecules or dyes are extracted, the entire plant is often destroyed upon extraction, leaving nothing to put ...
Discover the Science of Bubbles at Quest Science Center’s Science@Stockmen’s Park series. Experience a dozen hands-on soap bubble activities, along with performances and competitions. Learn about the science behind surface tension, soap solutions, and special ingredients to make gigantic and colorful bubbles.Explorers of all ages are welcome at this community ...
Join the California Native Plant Society Yerba Buena tour to explore Glen Canyon Park!Glen Canyon is one of San Francisco’s significant natural resource areas containing a variety of wildlife habitats and vegetation including native grasslands, riparian areas, forbs, shrubs, willows and other trees. At this time of year, we hope ...
Explore the rich history of the Presidio of San Francisco as it is discovered every day through archaeology. Head to the active dig site to meet Presidio archaeologists, see the remnants of the Spanish Fort and learn about the archaeological process. Archaeologists will talk about their methods and the state-of-the-art ...
This virtual event recounts stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and what they did. Deepika used cement, a sunscreen ingredient, and sunlight to purify water for developing nations. Dasia devised sutures that change colors to save the lives of women. William taught himself the physics and engineering he needed ...
Watch science unfold on screen through the lens of filmmaking in California woodlands. Ecology is progressing in new directions thanks to modern observational tools - allowing scientists to see, study, and protect the environment. Join the Science Communication Lab’s team and guests for a screening and discussion of their award-winning ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Nature & History Walk at Cooley LandingJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an easy, guided walk along the Bay Trail starting from Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto!Guests will be guided by a POST ambassador, who will share about the natural history of the San Francisco Bay tidal wetlands! You will also learn about the history ...
Join our diverse panel of Denali Scientists, as they discuss their journey from student to industry professional. Learn about how they chose their career paths and what majors, interests, and/or life factors influenced their way to a career in drug discovery/development for brain diseases. Experience a virtual lab tour of ...
This online event will highlight the interdisciplinarity of STEM careers and ultimately illustrate how science and society are profoundly interconnected in our world today.Now more than ever issues such as climate change and the COVID pandemic, to name a few, have demonstrated that scientific data must inform public policy, that ...
Learn from TeenTechSF and get a fun intro to video game design with PyGame! In this beginner friendly workshop, we will learn about the basics of programming and coding in Python, variables, conditionals, loops, and more. You will use trinket.io, python, and PyGame in order to create a cool snow ...
At the San Francisco Math Circle, we make math accessible, inclusive, and fun!The SF Math Circle is an extracurricular math enrichment program that encourages students to develop their identities as mathematical thinkers in a supportive, collaborative, and fun environment. We promote positive attitudes towards math and learning through engaging, hands-on ...
Join the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) for an educational talk about local raptor species, issues that affect our local birds of prey, simple ways you can help at home in your neighborhood, and what WCSV does to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife in the Bay Area. Bring ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virtual Earth Day Celebration: The Buzz about Bugs: Insect Chemistry - LivestreamThe California Section of the American Chemical Society invites you to a FREE virtual Earth Week event to celebrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life! Download the event flier HERE.Join us for presentations about this year’s theme,“The Buzz About BUGS: insect chemistry†There will be fun, hands-on activities and exciting ...
Where: Cost: Free
How Galaxies Die - LivestreamGalaxies are beautiful and enormous groups of billions of stars. Galaxies can be very active, spinning rapidly, forming new stars, and cycling through cosmic gas similarly to how a person might breathe. Sometimes they can almost feel alive. And like all living things, eventually they die. Some die spectacularly, being ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Come meet UC Berkeley’s premier rocketry team, Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR), and learn about the fundamentals of rocketry and engineering as you take a journey to space! Our presentation will explain the types of physical forces rockets and space shuttles experience and well as how the different components on ...
Discovery Days are large-scale, outdoor events where the Bay Area’s many STEM organizations connect with thousands of youth and adults.The result? Super-charged, super-fun celebrations of science!This FREE family focused event feature hundreds of dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games and astounding activities for all ages!We are looking forward to being ...
Share hands-on science and nature’s wonders with docents and staff naturalists at Midpen’s Daniels Nature Center located on the shores of Alpine Pond in Skyline Ridge Preserve. Learn about local flora and fauna, meet the resident gopher snake, Rolo, and celebrate Earth Day too!You can also explore the preserve’s trails ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Afternoon Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
The Save the Bay habitat restoration team grows 30-40,000 native plants every year to restore tidal marsh around the Bay Area with two nurseries where the magic happens. Join us for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of our nurseries and take a look at the life cycle of one of our ...
Where: Cost: Free
GIGA-Lens: A Fast Differentiable Bayesian Inference Framework for Strong LensingStrong gravitational lensing systems constitute a powerful tool for cosmology. They are uniquely suited to probe the low-end of the dark matter mass function and test the predictions of the cold dark matter model beyond the local universe. Multiply lensed quasars (and supernovae in the near future) are being used ...
A study of nearly-magnetic metals - CanceledThe contemporary understanding of the behavior of electrons in solids took the better part of a half century to develop - it turns out to be remarkably robust, only failing to describe the properties of certain exotic materials in extreme environments. In these circumstances we find states of matter that ...
A social justice advocate, energy and climate change trailblazer and accomplished legislator, Nancy Skinner was first elected to the state Senate in 2016 after completing three terms in the state Assembly. Senator Skinner currently serves as chair of the Senate’s Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and vice-chair of the Legislative ...
Can we really tackle bias and discrimination?Dive into the research with Asst. Professor Eason, UC Berkeley Psychologist, to demystify why prejudice and bias have persisted for so long. Understand the impacts of our “representational landscapesâ€, such as why folks like Native Americans and queer people get left out of our ...
It was once thought that gravity and quantum mechanics were inconsistent with one another. Instead, we are discovering that they are so closely connected that one can almost say they are the same thing. Professor Leonard Susskind, Stanford University, will explain how this view came into being over the last ...
San Francisco’s shoreline has changed dramatically over the centuries and continues to change today.Join a California State Parks Interpreter as we take a walk through the history of south San Francisco’s shoreline and explore how our shorelines have shifted due to both natural phenomenon and human activity. You’ll have the ...
The stars beckon. But humans evolved on Earth, not to hurtle through space. For long-duration travel - interplanetary and, even, interstellar - what spacecraft accomodations are necessary? Is on-board human hibernation an option? Might we overcome the problems of space radiation and prolonged weightlessness? Finally, scientists may argue that the ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Long before a film hits the big screen, Netflix, or YouTube, it begins as a nebulous idea, to be formed, challenged, and morphed into a multimedia experience. Films about science carry an extra challenge - telling stories about complicated topics and elements invisible to the human eye. How do you ...
Where: Cost: Free
April Butterfly Walk in the Garden - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided walk through the UC Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them.Fee includes same day admission to the GardenRegister at weblink
Join us to discuss the most recent brain research confirming the indispensable value of the "downstate" (sleep) - the key to cellular rejuvenation - and how to use the downstate to maximize your physical and mental vitality. Most people are worn down by the daily grind, but the body is ...
Nearly all infectious diseases need laboratory testing for diagnosis and treatment. This event will cover the standards of clinical microbiology techniques, from traditional microscopy to the latest molecular diagnostics. From there, we will transition into the research laboratory to see how research on Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas ...
Where: Cost: Free
April Butterfly Walk in the Garden - second session - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided walk through the UC Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them.Fee includes same day admission to the GardenRegister at weblink
Managing water resources continues to be one of society's grand challenges. Our water resources play a critical role in human health, agriculture and energy production, and ecosystem function. In this seminar, we will focus on managing river corridors to promote ecosystem function. More specifically, we will examine how upstream processes ...
Join the UCSF Library’s Makers Lab for a live, virtual demonstration. Learn how 3D printing and silicone casting are being used to create models for UCSF faculty, students, and researchers.The demonstration will be like a cooking show - but for health sciences projects! View the technology in action, learn about ...
April 29-May 2 is the City in Nature Challenge, a global citizen science event that invites people all over the world to explore their local environment using the app iNaturalist. In leadup to the event, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area will be hosting two virtual trainings on how to use ...
The Laboratory for Genomics Research at UCSF works on building and scaling up CRISPR-based genome editing tools and cell engineering approaches.Join this virtual tour and see a fully automated high-throughput cell culture system with self-contained robotic arms to access the incubator, microscope, liquid handler, and other equipment.Click here to join ...
Join us for a virtual tour of a UCSF Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences lab where researchers use nanoscale technologies to create new and improved ways to deliver medicine to target sites in the body and to enable the body to heal itself. The Desai Lab tackles important challenges in biomedicine, ...
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley le invitamos a un curso educativa en espanol donde estariamos hablando sobre aves de rapina locales tal como el halcon, aguilas y buhos.Hablaremos de como ellos pueden ayudar al medio ambiente y como rehabilitamos animales salvajes que se encuentran enfermos, lastimados o huerfanos en area ...
Where: Cost: Free
Human Impacts on Large Whales - LivestreamJoin the ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter for a captivating presentation by Kathi George, Director of Field Operations and Response at The Marine Mammal Center. In this talk, Kathi will provide a deeper look at the Center’s whale response efforts as a leading first responder to whales in distress. Learn ...
More than one hundred million pieces of human-made space debris currently orbit our planet, most moving at more than 10,000 mph. Every year their number increases, creating a progressively more dangerous environment for working spacecraft. In order to operate in space, we track most of this debris through a patchwork ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Join us for an overview of Recology! Learn about our history, current programs, and what happens to the items placed in your curbside bins. While our facility is closed to the public, we still want to provide our community with the resources to continue recycling and composting properly and support ...
Ideal for elementary-aged students (grades K-5), participants learn about Newton’s Third Law and examine a real rocket designed and built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Then, everyone designs, constructs, and launches a water rocket made from a recycled soda bottle!Following the water rocket launch, participants may explore the Hiller Aviation ...
Oakland Zoo has a new offering - interactive augmented reality care of tech/learning company Agents of Discovery. Through this partnership we look to provide another level of engagement and learning on site. Guests will be given exclusive early access to this Agents of Discovery “Mission†and its “Challenges†before it ...
How do scientists go from OMG to advanced degree? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists? 5th-12th grade students, parents and teachers are invited to join us for a lively conversation with an environmental scientist about their love ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tales of the estuary: freshwater flow, plankton, and the declining longfin smelt - LivestreamA central theme of our lab’s research in the San Francisco Estuary is the interaction between the movement of water and the lives of planktonic organisms. The Estuary is dynamic, with variable tides and freshwater flow interacting over a complex bathymetry. Like other organisms, planktonic species must reproduce, grow, and ...
Through an interactive presentation by The Energy Coalition, participants will learn about the concept of “Biomimicry: Nature’s Design.†Participants will apply engineering design skills through a creative project that identifies traits in their native flora and fauna, and use them as inspiration to design a new technology or enhance existing ...
Join California State Parks at the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Community Garden for a fun-filled, hands-on exploration of an urban community garden.Families will receive a deep dive into how science is used in all parts of gardening, from soil health to food webs, observations, and scientific tools. Pick up ...
About the speaker: Kristen Shive leads the science team for the Forest Program in The Nature Conservancy’s California Chapter. Her work broadly focuses on restoring fire to fire-adapted ecosystems, prioritizing areas for restoration and understanding shifting fire regimes. She has 20 years of experience in conservation, forest and fire management, ...
Learn about the promise and challenges of creating liquid fuels from sunlight and carbon dioxide. Scientists at Berkeley Lab’s Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA) are working to overcome the technological and scientific challenges that stand in the way of fully realizing these eco-friendly sources of the fuels and materials that still ...
The human immune system is comprised of white blood cells and their cousins in various tissues. It fights off infections by viruses, microbes, and parasites, and is increasingly recognized for additional roles in causing, exacerbating, or preventing a wide variety of diseases - ranging from inflammatory bowel disease, allergy, asthma, ...
Recent progress in cosmology - the birth and evolution of the universe as one system - and the discovery of so many planets around other stars is lending new prominence to the question “Are we alone?†Dr. Lineweaver will review this progress we are making in understanding how life fits ...
Where: Cost: Free
Deep Sea Mining, Coming Soon to an Ocean Near You?Global demand for technologies like cellphones and laptops is increasing every year, and the transition to green energy is creating a need for more and new batteries. These both result in huge projected increases in metal demand which are now driving mining companies into the deep ocean in search of ...
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:UC Berkeley computer scientist Dr. Ellen Novoseller on Machine Learning in Robots - How do robots use machine learning algorithms ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Experience a Story Walk through the Arroyo Viejo Creek site at the Oakland Zoo. This natural area has a safe, cleared path that participants walk through at their own pace, surrounded by nature while progressing through a custom-made children’s book narrative. The plot of the tale moves further along as ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Quantum Computing Triple Play ConferenceThis event is open to all people with an interest in quantum computing, regardless of experience. You’d be challenged to find a more time-effective way to get up to speed on this emerging sector as it leaves the lab and marches down Main Street.See weblink for schedule of eventsRegister at ...
In a world full of misinformation, being able to critically evaluate claims is empowering. Good thinking is the best way to protect ourselves from being fooled (or even harmed) by misinformation. The problem is: where do we start? The necessary skills, critical thinking and science literacy, are difficult to master… ...
April 29-May 2 is the City in Nature Challenge, a global citizen science event that invites people all over the world to explore their local environment using the app iNaturalist. In leadup to the event, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area will be hosting two virtual trainings on how to use ...
Join the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) for a Bird Scavenger Hunt! Anytime during the Bay Area Science Festival, from April 21 to 30, get outside and observe birds around you! Because observation is an important part of science, we’ll challenge you to find certain birds and observe their ...
How does our understanding of the origins of the universe continue to expand and evolve? What tools and theories continue to push our understanding into further realms?At After Dark: Dark Matter, we’ll hear from scientists and leaders whose work is at the forefront of cosmology and essential to forming and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $14.95 with discount code
 Long-term datasets are critical to our understanding of many factors that affect the natural world and its flow of goods and services to human communities.Until recently, reading available, high-quality, long-term data were lacking for wildland fires and land management activities. "Big data" are important in natural resource management. Two examples are ...
Join the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) for an educational talk about local raptor species, issues that affect our local birds of prey, simple ways you can help at home in your neighborhood, and what WCSV does to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife in the Bay Area. Bring ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Join the San Francisco Microscopical Society and an Education & Outreach Specialist for NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries on a Marvelous Microscopic Marine Plankton Exploration of San Francisco Bay. This virtual event will explore elements of biology, oceanography, and microscopy. We will use microscopy to highlight ...
What do hummingbirds and axolotls have in common? They were both revered by Mexico’s ancient civilizations and have deep symbolism that has carried over into today’s modern world. Join Deep Look, KQED’s wildlife series about small animals and plants, for a special virtual screening exploring these two very unique creatures ...
Join us for a free community family maker event for K-12 students and their families. There will be both high-tech and classic maker activities provided. Explore more with microcontrollers, vinyl cutters, cardboard, 3D printing, chain mail, duct tape, virtual reality, and more! Free exploration encouraged.
Plants have a long history of being used to make pigments. The plants used to make the colors, and the chemicals used to set the colors on the fabric have changed a lot over time and these changes were often connected to big events in human history. We will explain ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
In this virtual tour, we will provide a sneak peek of the UCSF Radiation Oncology Department. We will demonstrate a robotic-based linear accelerator used for radiation treatment of cancer and show how it delivers radiation (and dances)! What does a medical physicist do? What are their roles in radiology and ...
Visit the Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER) facility where underwater robotics, submersibles, and subsea systems are designed, engineered, built, and tested before being deployed on missions around the world. Learn about the type of work the vehicles do and the kinds of people who use them.Register at weblink
At the StemFrenzy Festival, enjoy a day with the entire community exploring, learning, and discovering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.This event will include hands-on activities, raffles, prizes, inspiring demonstrations from top STEM organizations and San Francisco summer programs, and more for your entire family!Register at weblink
Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Gillman Playground. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead ...
Healing the land and our communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a citywide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Glen Park. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead ...
Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Lafayette Park. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead ...
Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Louis Sutter Playground. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and ...
Prepare for time-travel during this prehistoric Science Saturday, when we'll set our sights on the age of the dinosaurs. This event will feature fossils, footprints, and more as we learn what made the dinosaurs so successful, and also what led to their extinction.
Discovery Days are large-scale, outdoor events where the Bay Area’s many STEM organizations connect with thousands of youth and adults.The Result? Everyone - young and old - can experience the wonders of science!CSU East Bay invites you to explore over 40 Free dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, hands-on activities, and much ...
Celebrate 50 years of science-based public land preservation, restoration and public enjoyment with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at this free, family-friendly festival in Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto. Explore the newest segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail, including boardwalks with interpretive ...
Meet a scientist, be a scientist!Science at Cal and the Lawrence Hall of Science are hosting a full-blown SCIENCE-PALOOZA overlooking the Bay on the beautiful and spacious outdoor plaza of the Lawrence Hall of Science. We will showcase interactive and engaging STEM activities from UC Berkeley departments, student groups, scientists, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Mars Perseverance: Meet and Greet!Don’t miss the last chance to learn more about how scientists are studying Mars and see a model of the Mars Perseverance rover up close! Since landing on February 18, 2021, Persy has been hunting for signs of ancient microbial life. It is collecting and storing samples of Martian rock ...
Visit the Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER) facility where underwater robotics, submersibles, and subsea systems are designed, engineered, built, and tested before being deployed on missions around the world. Learn about the type of work the vehicles do and the kinds of people who use them.Register at weblink
The EcoCenter is an off the grid, self-sustaining educational facility and recreational center. It features a wastewater treatment system, a living roof, interior construction based from recycled materials, and a solar panel system. Our programs focus on educating the public about the EcoCenter’s Green Features and exploring environmental justice themes ...
Enjoy and record the wild things on Cerrito CreekAll ages welcome to enjoy and record the wild things, and savor late spring, at the wonderful urban oasis of Cerrito Creek at the foot of Albany Hill. Families with young children can use our creekside scavenger hunt. The energetic can climb 338-foot Albany Hill -- we'll have maps and ...
Where: AlbanyCost: Free
Mars Perseverance: Meet and Greet!Don’t miss the last chance to learn more about how scientists are studying Mars and see a model of the Mars Perseverance rover up close! Since landing on February 18, 2021, Persy has been hunting for signs of ancient microbial life. It is collecting and storing samples of Martian rock ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
May Day MicroblitzSF Microscopical Society will be holding a day of microbial sampling and microphotography as part of City Nature Challenge 2022. We'll be examing fresh and saltwater samples from the SF Bay Area under the microscope and uploading photos of these to iNaturalist. These photos will be our contribution to the ...
Please join us as we welcome Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State; Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; a professor of political science, and Director ...
Structural disorder in topological materials - LivestreamThe use of crystal symmetries and band representations have enabled a classification scheme for crystalline topological materials, leading to large scale topological materials discovery. Amorphous materials lie beyond this classification due to the lack of long-range order, but still can host topological states. In this talk I will first present ...
A biophysical hypothesis for the initiation of neurodegenerationSpeaker: Liam Holt completed his Ph. D. at UCSF, was a Bowes Fellow at UC Berkeley, and is currently Associate Professor at New York University. His lab studies how mechanical compression affects cells, and how the physical properties of the cell interior affect biochemistry in both normal biology and disease. ...
As California Air Resources Board’s Research Division Chief, Elizabeth Scheehle is in charge of planning and coordinating the agency’s wide-ranging air quality and climate research. She directs a team of over 70 multidisciplinary scientists and engineers to develop and implement research plans and studies to provide a robust scientific foundation ...
Canadian Indigenous Astronomer Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton is inviting you for an immersive journey into the First Nation of Canada’s perspective on our Universe. Myths and Legends often reveal a deep understanding of astronomical phenomenons from the physics concepts to the complex interaction between our environment on Earth, the seasons, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
During the early days of the political and medical panic of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Deborah Birx was at the center of the storm. Appointed as the White House coronavirus response coordinator despite heavy distrust from the inner circles of the Trump administration, Dr. Birx, a seasoned diplomat, physician and ...
Plate tectonics and climate are two major drivers of the global carbon cycle over geological timescales. In this talk, I will present two studies examining how large earthquakes and a changing climate impact the carbon cycle, with a focus on particulate organic carbon (OC) - an important, yet less-well-understood component ...
Green Energy: The Current Research LandscapeFrom hydrogen fuel to solar cells to battery recycling, the race is on to develop green energy technologies that can accelerate the decarbonization of society. A panel of experts will present a landscape view of research and development efforts into hydrogen fuel production, storage, application, and cost-effectiveness in various sectors, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Protect, Accommodate, Retreat: Adaptation Strategies in the Face of Sea Level Rise - LivestreamThere is widespread agreement that the Bay Area needs to invest in both protection and accommodation to allow communities to coexist with the inevitability of sea level rise. But managed retreat, itself, is bitterly contested. The history of the government taking land for the “public good†is synonymous with some ...
How 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 session with ...
Science at Extremes - LivestreamFrom studying the origins of the universe in a low-oxygen desert in Chile, to large-scale volcanic eruptions in remote parts of the world, to highly infectious coronaviruses in biosafety level-3 labs, Berkeley researchers discuss what it's like to conduct science in extreme environments.Register at weblink
