Cephalopod Week: Movie NightScience Friday and Deep Look team up to talk all about tentacles! From octopuses to squids, and cuttlefishes to nautiluses, join us for a screening of short films featuring these highly intelligent creatures.Presented by KQED LiveÂ
Where: San FranciscoCost: In Person: $10 / Livestream: Free.
Saturday, 06/11/22
STEM Saturday Summer Science SeriesThe mission of the STEM Summer Science Series is to provide a safe atmosphere for scholars (Girls & Boys) to learn and explore the scientific process through fun hands on experiments.All participants will develop foundational skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math using scientific processes through fun, hands-on science activities, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Science at Cal - Pathways to the Pharmacy: Discovery, Development, and Access to New MedicinesHow are new medicines discovered and developed? How can universities help create products to benefit patients? How do the government and private companies decide which projects to invest in? Drug discovery often follows a long, rocky and winding road to success. In this talk, Dr. Schaletzky will highlight some innovative ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Sunday, 06/12/22
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
Tuesday, 06/14/22
Open House: Machine Learning, the mortar of modernizationMachine Learning is advancing the civilization and is one of the key drivers of economy today. Machine Learning literacy may one day become essential the way computer literacy is today. This talk intends to explain Machine Learning concepts to wider audiences by using easy to relate real world analogies and ...
Over the past fifty years, researchers have made extraordinary discoveries that help us to understand For tens of thousands of years, sharing knowledge about the natural world has been part of what makes us human. Indeed, humans have many adaptations for fireside storytelling, shared experiences, artistic imagery, and “jokey joke ...
Where: Cost: Free
How the National Science Foundation Supports and Translates Innovation - LivestreamThis program will give background on how technology research, innovation and transformation occurs from discoveries and research supported by the National Science Foundation.The National Science Foundations supports deep, early and foundational research across a wide range of fields and is funded by the American taxpayer. However, bringing those discoveries and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 in person, $5 online
Towards the Direct Imaging of Habitable Exoplanets with Extremely Large Telescopes Fifty-three years ago, 600 million people watched the Apollo 11 astronauts take the first human steps on another world. In 1969, the number of worlds worth walking on was small: just the few dozen planets and moons that make up the Earth’s siblings orbiting the Sun. Today, astronomers know that ...
Measurements of the afterglow of the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background, have allowed physicists to piece together much of our modern understanding of the origin, composition, and evolution of the Universe. Future measurements hope to answer tantalizing questions ranging from the transient nature of the radio sky to the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #126: Hey Girl! Bingo + DNA Sequencing + Nuclear Energy - POSTPONEDJoin us for Nerd Nite SF, the Pride month party edition!We’re very excited to announce that we’ll be partnering with the bearded bingo babe herself, Shelix, for Hey Girl! Bingo before the talks begin. Come early to kick off the evening with a drink and a bingo card! Nerdy prizes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 advance online, #20 at door
Healthy soil plays a vital role in the nutrient density of our food, can help prevent agricultural runoff and erosion, and has a direct impact on our changing climate. And yet, by ignoring what’s directly beneath our feet, we can expect to lose all of the world’s topsoil within a single ...
Where: Cost: Free
Science at Cal - Can We Make Green Hydrogen Fuel a Reality? - LivestreamHydrogen gas plays an important role in the future of clean energy with the potential to replace fossil fuels for many daily and essential applications, from making fertilizers to producing chemicals for plastics. In this Midday Science Cafe, we’ll be hearing from scientists who study different processes working toward the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virtual Talk: Leaves with Sori: The Ferns (online)Our "Year of Leaves" theme continues this month as we focus on the fascinating plants that shed spores from their leaves, the wonderful world of ferns. For this Zoom presentation, the Garden is pleased to host Dr. Susan Fawcett, research botanist and fern curator at the University and Jepson Herbaria, ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: See for YourselfSpark 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. Plus, excavate underground histories and discover the past with ...
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: $19.25 - $17.50 depending on time
In the evergreen forest of the Pacific Northwest, two species of wood warbler that hybridize are on the brink of forming a new species. A more northern species, the Townsend’s Warbler Setophaga townsendi and a more southern species, the Hermit Warbler Setophaga occidentalis, overlap in range and hybridize. This provides ...
Calling all future gastropod enthusiasts: We're exploring the wide world of snails, from venomous ocean-dwellers to garden-loving city inhabitants.Featuring:Dr. Mandë Holford, Associate Professor in Chemistry at CUNY Hunter College and The CUNY Graduate CenterChrissy Piotrowski, Collections Manager of Invertebrate Zoology, California Academy of SciencesDr. Jann Vendetti, Associate Curator & Twila ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 06/17/22
Astro 101: Sights of the Cosmos, Intro to AstronomyThis event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.We plan to have a short introduction to night sky of the day followed by an observing session where SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/18/22
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 ...
You might have heard of the Peregrine Falcon, but have you met its robotic counterpart? Inspired by the fastest animal on Earth, the lunar lander code-named “Mission Peregrine†will experiment on the Moon this summer and deposit the remains of science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke, the author of 2001: ...
Any review of the history of astronomy will likely discover a large telescope called the “Leviathan of Parsonstownâ€. Built in Ireland in 1845 by the 3rd Earl of Rosse, it was the largest telescope in the world for 70 years until surpassed by the 100″ Hooker Telescope on Mt. Wilson. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Binocular Stargazing at Coyote Valley Open Space PreserveBinocular Stargazing is hosted by the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority with help from members of the San Jose Astronomical Association.Want to learn the night sky? Want to see the Milky Way and the stars contained in it? Did you know that you don’t need to spend a ton ...
 The shorebirds are always an exciting yet vexing group for birders. Join us for a talk by Jon Dunn and Lara Tseng to learn about identification of a subset of, certain Calidris sandpipers of the families in this group. In addition to identification, other important aspects will be covered, like ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 06/21/22
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 ...
What does it mean to be female? (... Ovum-producing? ... Nurturing? ... The "weaker sex"?) In her latest book, Bitch: The Female of the Species, zoologist Lucy Cooke reveals a marvelous cast of animals that enlarge our understanding of biological femininity. Rebecca Giggs of The Atlantic, writes: "[Cooke] is motivated ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 In Person, Free online with discount code
Using SPUR as a Testbed for Decarbonization In San Francisco - LivestreamInspired by the call in San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan for commercial buildings to cease use of fossil fuels by 2035, SPUR has partnered with the Danish Energy Agency and San Francisco Department of the Environment to craft a roadmap for how to decarbonize the SPUR Urban Center, our downtown ...
Where: Cost: Free
Propagation Techniques for Herbs and PerennialsJoin us for a lunchtime plant propagation workshop. Learn multiple techniques and best practices to grow new plants from seed, cuttings, and more. This class covers horticultural basics in starting your plants, soil, light and water requirements, and care, with a focus on growing sun perennials including herbs.
Healthy soil plays a vital role in the nutrient density of our food, can help prevent agricultural runoff and erosion, and has a direct impact on our changing climate. And yet, by ignoring what’s directly beneath our feet, we can expect to lose all of the world’s topsoil within a single ...
A new observatory is being constructed to conduct an unprecedented survey of space and time over half the sky and far back into the history of our Universe. The result of ten years of observations will be a digital movie that captures the dynamism of creation to address fundamental questions ...
Pride is more than a party; it’s the culmination of working people contributing their perspectives to the bigger picture. Tonight, celebrate LGBTQ+ community members who are creating an inclusive future where everyone can be themselves in all parts of their work. Learn how they involve their identities in what they ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Pride NightLifeKick off Pride weekend with NightLife and SF's only all-Black drag show, Reparations. More details coming soon!
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.25 - $17.50 depending on time
Friday, 06/24/22
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 ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
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 ...
Astronomy Speaker: Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, UC Santa CruzTickets go on sale April 13 at noon. See weblink.
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 06/25/22
BubbleFestChabot’s 2nd BubbleFest celebrates the joy of bubbles with shows, activities, music and more that will blow you away! Learn about the science of bubbles with captivating shows from famous bubble artists and poppin’ activities throughout the Center.
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $15 Youth
STEM Saturday Summer Science SeriesThe mission of the STEM Summer Science Series is to provide a safe atmosphere for scholars (Girls & Boys) to learn and explore the scientific process through fun hands on experiments.All participants will develop foundational skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math using scientific processes through fun, hands-on science activities, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Power in the Field - LivestreamIn this talk I will show how easy it is to measure the power required to operate all of our typical astronomy equipment from mounts and pcs to dew heaters, camera coolers and everything in between. I will also review the different types of lithium power sources which are becoming ...
Artist: Oscar Reynolds and KarumantaAstronomy Speaker: Matthew Shetrone, UC ObservatoriesTickets go on sale April 13 at noon. See weblink.
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General, $95 Preferred
Monday, 06/27/22
Climate Change, Our Youths, and Mental Health - LivestreamJoin us for an in-depth discussion focused on the latest Youth Climate Survey by Blue Shield on how climate change is affecting the mental health of our youth community. We'll be talking with David W. Bond, who is the director of behavioral health at Blue Shield of California - Promise Health ...
This video-based flare monitoring system is developed for real-time measurement of the flare gas flow rate at the edge. Depending on the desired trade-off between speed and accuracy, either an object detection (EfficientDet Dx) or instance segmentation (Mask R-CNN) model is used for real-time detection of flare and smoke instances ...
Quantum physics is arguably the most successful scientific theory ever devised. (And recall: "In science, theory is as good as it gets!") Yet, there is a problem: What does this immensely fruitful theory say about deep reality? Why does "measurement" play a special role in the theory? Can we say ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Tuesday, 06/28/22
Out in Science 2022 - LivestreamWe’ve come a long way in ensuring rights for the queer community, but so much can still be done to build a better future for LGBTQ+ professionals in the fields of science, math, engineering, and medicine (STEM). How can we empower individuals and organizations to reach beyond what has been ...
Where: Cost: Free
June Butterfly Walk - First Session - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided, family friendly, one hour walk through the Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail.Includes general admission to the Garden
Where: BerkeleyCost: $18 General, $14 Members
June Butterfly Walk - Second Session - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided, family friendly, one hour walk through the Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail.Includes general admission to the Garden
Where: BerkeleyCost: $18 General, $14 Members
Welcome back, Leatherbacks! - LivestreamThe ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter is delighted to host Scott Benson, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, for a fascinating presentation about leatherback turtles. After six months away, traveling the expanse of the Pacific Ocean, leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) will begin to arrive in the coastal waters of central California next ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 06/29/22
Ask Us Anything: A Special Q&A SETI Talk - LivestreamHow might we find life beneath the surface of Mars?Is there life in Europa’s ocean?Which exoplanet is the most habitable?How do we search for technosignatures with the Allen Telescope Array?Will we find life in our solar system or our galaxy?What is the daily routine of a SETI Institute researcher?These are ...
Where: Cost: Free
AI Sustainability: Using Free Satellite Data for Good - LivestreamEngineers, biologists, researchers, oceanographers - anyone with some knowledge of Python programming - can pose a climate change question, access free satellite imagery, and learn how to analyze data that can help change the world. Join Dr. Shalini Ananda, a machine learning specialist, entrepreneur, and product developer, in a ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #126: Hey Girl! Bingo + DNA Sequencing + Nuclear EnergyJoin us for Nerd Nite SF, the Pride month party edition!We’re very excited to announce that we’ll be partnering with the bearded bingo babe herself, Shelix, for Hey Girl! Bingo before the talks begin. Come early to kick off the evening with a drink and a bingo card! Nerdy prizes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 advance online, #20 at door
Science on Tap - Brain Farming - Decoding How Our Brains DevelopThe human body is made up of a community of close to 40 trillion cells. From a single zygote, over 200 diverse cell types are derived, each enacting a unique molecular program to spawn their specific function in your body. But how do these cells know which complicated series of ...
Join us as we celebrate night one in a series of adults-only summer programming inspired by The Art of Tinkering exhibition. Accessorize inventively by creating beautiful headdresses and light-up cuffs and corsages. Play with food to create whimsical faces - plus admire work by the virtuoso who’s mastered this uncommon ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Join us for a presentation on the current bird banding research projects at the Coyote Creek Field Station and Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. Bird banding is an incredible research tool for understanding the complexities of the avian life-cycle and how humans are modifying its key stages: migration, reproduction, and molt. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Hardcore Natural HistoryThe Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is diving into 2022 with exciting updates to our Hardcore Natural History Lecture Series. The series is shifting from bi-monthly single speakers to quarterly panels with experts from a range of disciplines covering a wide array of fascinating topics. Events include a reception ...
Where: Cost: $15 General, $10 Members, $5 Students
Keeping Tabs on the Volcanoes of the Last Frontier - LivestreamAn Update from the Alaska Volcano ObservatoryBy Michelle Coombs, USGS Research Geologist Scientist-in-Charge, Alaska Volcano Observatory Did you know Alaska is home to the most of the Nation's active and potentially active volcanoes, with three currently erupting?Eruptions in Alaska range in style and size from small events at remote volcanoes to the ...
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 albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18 - $16 depending on entrance time
Virtual Asteroid Day Celebration - LivestreamJoin us for a celebration all about asteroids. Learn about global efforts to highlight asteroid detection, cutting-edge asteroid research, as well as the current and future missions to explore them. Expert scientists will explore the latest asteroid science and answer your biggest questions and dig in and try asteroid experiments ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 07/01/22
First Friday: It’s Rocket ScienceFrom fireworks to space exploration, rockets have propelled our imagination for centuries. We’re reaching new heights with an evening of uplifting conversations and activities for all ages. Get ready for launch!Â
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
Saturday, 07/02/22
Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation at Don Edwards Wildlife RefugeOn June 30th, 1972, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge was officially established as part of the National Wildlife Refuge system and became America's first and largest urban national wildlife refuge ! As part of the celebration, we are throwing a birthday party! Our event Celebrating 50 ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Hike and SipThis event is for adults 21+. A perfect evening for a date night or fun with friends!The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history ...
Astronomers run some of the largest simulations on the world's most powerful supercomputers. These simulations trace the formation of galaxies and cosmic structures on scales of billions of light years from shortly after the Big Bang to the present day. In this talk, Dr. Lange will discuss why astronomers are ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Thursday, 07/07/22
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
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and let a DJ from Hip Hop for Change set the vibe. For breathtaking views of the water and city skyline, head to Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery 6. Peer through a telescope, pore over a historic map, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Hardcore Natural History - Collection CuriositiesCommunity Museums have consistently shown themselves to be cornerstones of natural and cultural histories. These small but mighty spaces have spent centuries at the heart of communities all over the world, and on July 7, you’ll get the opportunity to learn a number of behind-the-scenes secrets. Have you ever wondered ...
Where: Cost: $15 General, $10 Members, $5 Students
NightLife: IslasCalling all kaibigan: tropic like it’s hot for a night dedicated to Filipino arts, culture, and science. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of ongoing research collaborations with our partners in the Philippines. See weblink for more information.Ages 21+
Hear from photographers whose incredible images reveal stories about the natural world - both close-to-home and in the farthest reaches of our planet. Local stories, when documented and shared, can make big impacts on humans and nature alike. Jaymi Heimbuch, nature photographer and founder of Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy, covers what ...
Humans have sought "signs from above†for millennia. The scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) began circa 1960, and, today, grows ever deeper and more technologically diverse. The scope of modern research is breathtaking. Methods include continuous scans over the entire sky for electromagnetic (EM) signals, targeted EM searches near ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 07/08/22
Hike and SipThis event is for adults 21+. A perfect evening for a date night or fun with friends!The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history ...
Join SFBBO biologists at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve to view one of only six California Least Tern breeding colonies in the San Francisco Bay! California Least Terns are endangered ground-nesting seabirds, and SFBBO biologists and volunteers actively monitor the colony breeding on enhanced former salt production ponds at Eden Landing. ...
Where: HaywardCost: Free
STEM Saturday Summer Science SeriesThe mission of the STEM Summer Science Series is to provide a safe atmosphere for scholars (Girls & Boys) to learn and explore the scientific process through fun hands on experiments.All participants will develop foundational skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math using scientific processes through fun, hands-on science activities, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Science at Cal - Uncovering the Past: Using Genetic Data to Understand Human History and EvolutionRecent advances in sequencing DNA have opened up new opportunities to use genetic data to improve our understanding of human history and evolution. For example, genetic data can be used to reconstruct migration patterns, understand how genomes change across different species or lineages, and understand how our evolutionary history impacts ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Hike and SipThis event is for adults 21+. A perfect evening for a date night or fun with friends!The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history ...
Where: OaklandCost: $30 Genera, $27 Members
Exploring Caves on the Moon - LivestreamCaves have been discovered on the Moon and Mars. Caves on the Moon might contain ice, while caves on Mars might also harbor life. This talk will discuss how robots and humans could soon explore these mysterious underground alien worlds.Our speaker, Pascal Lee is a planetary scientist with the SETI ...
Artist: Tod Dickow with Charged ParticlesAstronomy Speaker: Dr. Steph Sallum is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Irvine. She studies planet formation directly with high resolution imaging and interferometry. She develops and applies interferometric techniques on adaptive-optics corrected telescopes, and uses them to image young stars and ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General, $95 Preferred
