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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 ...
