How Can Silicon Valley Protect the Most Vulnerable?Join us for a panel discussion and networking session on how Silicon Valley institutions can help the most vulnerable protect themselves in cyberspace.Small organizations such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government organizations (SLTTs) and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) struggle to protect themselves and their beneficiaries ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Two Talks: Popping the Science Bubble - LivestreamIt’s not easy staying green: Understanding Plant Immune SystemsSpeaker: Chandler Sutherland, UC BerkeleyPlant Disease Evolution across California: Surviving Cold WintersMonica Donegan, UC Berkeley
Since arriving at the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission has brought a wealth of observations of the near-Earth asteroid revealing at the same time a lot of surprises.Bennu has proved to be consistently unpredictable. The OSIRIS-REx team found a rough surface littered with boulders instead of the smooth, ...
The Milky Way - its hundred billion stars, supermassive black holes and countless unsolved mysteries - is as intriguing as it is colossal. And for astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier, merely studying it is not enough, as she combines myth and science into a whimsical, fanciful and fascinating “autobiography†of our ...
Today, there are more than fifty domains in which AI systems perform at least as well as humans, and there are hundreds more where they are helping humans in making better decisions. However, current AI systems suffer from several debilitating limitations. For example, even the well-trained deep learning networks are ...
Where: Cost: Free
The World’s Largest International Dark Sky Reserve - LivestreamOver the past 100+ years, the world's night skies have been rapidly vanishing due to the spread of light pollution. Thankfully, easy solutions to light pollution exist. In a remote region of West Texas and Northern Mexico, astronomers, conservationists, parks, and many communities have teamed together to form the largest ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 08/18/22
Science at Cal - Alchemy in the 21st Century: New materials to combat the energy crisis - LivestreamAs scientists continuously hunt for novel approaches to combat our energy crisis, the field of materials science has secured a spot in the fight, furthering our understanding of the properties and applications of matter. “Materials discovery†is at the heart of this research. In this month’s Midday Science Cafe, Berkeley ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: FlyFlutter, float, gust, waft, or soar - just get ready to be blown away. Tinker with wind tunnels and wind tables. Marvel at wind-powered whirligigs and aerodynamic designs. Then step outside to see the familiar in unfamiliar ways. Tonight, creativity is in the air!
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLife: Art LabNightLife: Art Lab is back for another interactive evening dedicated to the intersections of science and art. For budding and seasoned artists alike, get those creative juices flowing with hands-on art practice inspired by the natural world.
Why is mentorship important? Are you committed and dedicated to being the change you want to see in the STEM field? Let's come together to explore the recommendations from the groundbreaking American Institute in Physics Task Force to Elevate African American Representation in Undergraduate Physics & Astronomy (AIP TEAM-UP) Report. Harris ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
California Hummingbirds and More - LivestreamAlthough the focus of this talk is California hummingbirds, we’ll also stop in Arizona and Central and South America as we discuss the origin and taxonomy of these flying jewels, their nesting and migration behaviors, and some of the features that make hummingbirds so unique.Speaker: Bob Lewis, photographerSee weblink for ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
NightSchool: Animal Navigation - LivestreamAnimals don't use GPS to navigate the world around them, so how do they do it? Join us for a night featuring some of the amazing science behind communication and wayfinding in nature.Sharks routinely make long-distance migrations, sometimes spanning entire ocean basins to their targeted locations. How do they maintain ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virtual Telescope Viewing: the Return of SaturnStay up with Chabot Astronomers on a Journey to the sixth planet from the Sun, Saturn, also known as the “Jewel of the Solar Systemâ€!Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system, after Jupiter. Saturn is a “gas giant†composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, and is best ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/19/22
Now We're Cooking with...a scientist and a doctor! - LivestreamJoin our lunchtime discussion with Rengie Chan, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Indoor Air Quality Researcher, Dr. Marjaneh Moini, San Francisco Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility Board Member, and Rachelle Boucher, Induction Cooking Expert Chef.Learn aboutWhat affects indoor air quality in the kitchenHow indoor air contaminants affect healthHow to improve indoor ...
Where: Cost: Free
An Introduction to TelescopesThis presentation is geared toward people who are new to astronomy and considering buying a telescope, but don't know what to buy. The different types of telescopes will be discussed, as well as how they work, and advantages and disadvantages of each type. The talk will cover the best types ...
Space Telescope SnapshotsNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is more advanced than any telescope…ever. As the first images come back, we begin shedding light on some of the mysteries of the Universe. What are we learning? Why does it matter? Get an astronomer’s take on the latest images from the James Webb Space ...
Artist: The Black Cedar TrioAstronomy Speaker: Charli Sakari, San Francisco State University
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General, $95 Preferred
Sunday, 08/21/22
Science Sunday: The Human Story Behind Your Fish - LivestreamFollowing major concerns in the environmental sustainability of seafood production, over the last several decades, governments, NGOs, researchers, and industry have invested significant resources in trying to reduce overfishing, minimize environmental impacts of fishing and aquaculture activity, and build supply chain incentives and consumer awareness around seafood sustainability. Much of ...
